Chargers fans display signs thanking firefighters during a pre-game ceremony

Despite the fires near San Diego the Chargers, led by two defensive touchdowns from Antonio Cromartie, burned the Texans 35-10 at Qualcomm Stadium.  Cromartie recovered a fumble in the end zone, and returned an interception 70 yards for another score as the Bolts improved to 4-and-3 with the win.  Antonio Gates had three receptions, two for scores, and LaDanian Tomlinson rushed for 90 yards on 17 carries for San Diego.  Sage Rosenfels completed 17-of-27 passes for 176 yards, a touchdown and an interception after replacing Matt Schaub who was knocked out of the game.  Joel Dreessen caught a 28-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter, and Kris Brown added a field goal as Houston slipped to 3-and-5 with the setback.