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San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson set an NFL record Sunday with his 93rd catch of the season, the most for a running back who'd also gained 1,000 yards.
The old mark was 92 catches by San Francisco's Roger Craig in 1985.
Tomlinson set the mark on San Diego's first drive against Oakland, when he caught an 8-yard pass from Drew Brees. He also carried seven times for 43 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown run to give the Chargers a 7-0 lead.
Tomlinson also broke his team record for most combined yards in a season. A 12-yard run on the opening play of the Chargers' second drive gave Tomlinson 2,173 combined yards, breaking the mark of 2,172 yards he set last year.
The Atlanta Falcons have received permission to interview San Francisco defensive coordinator Jim Mora for their head coaching position.
Mora, the 49ers' coordinator for five seasons, could interview with the Falcons next week, San Francisco coach Dennis Erickson said Sunday.
Mora, the son of former
Indianapolis and New Orleans coach Jim Mora, was a finalist for the 49ers' head
coaching job last season. His defenses have consistently ranked among the NFL's
best over the last three years.
``Any time you're recognized and people want to talk to you, it's flattering,''
said Mora, who hasn't been personally contacted by the Falcons yet. ``Every
coach in this league probably has aspirations to be a head coach. Any time you're
part of an organization like the 49ers have been, with the success we've had,
it bodes well.''
Rich McKay jumped quickly into the coaching search after Atlanta owner Arthur Blank hired him on Dec. 15. Earlier in the month, the Falcons fired coach Dan Reeves.
Interim coach Wade Phillips is a candidate for the full-time job. LSU coach Nick Saban and St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Lovie Smith also have been mentioned as strong candidates.