Junior Seau, regarded as one of the N.F.L.’s best linebackers over a 20-year career with the Chargers, the Dolphins and the Patriots, died of a gunshot wound to the chest at his home.

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Junior Seau, Famed N.F.L. Linebacker, Dies at 43; Suicide Is Suspected

Through 10 games, quarterback Philip Rivers is on pace for 5,083 passing yards, a mere yard short of the record.

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