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Packers hold off pass-happy Chargers for 27-20 win

GREEN BAY, Wis. — In the end, a rookie stood up to Philip Rivers and kept the Green Bay Packers unbeaten.

Green Bay stopped San Diego on fourth-and-goal from the 3 with 15 seconds left thanks to first-round pick Damarious Randall, and overcame a career day by Rivers to hold off the Chargers 27-20 on Sunday.

Rivers set franchise marks with career highs of 43 completions, 65 attempts and 503 yards passing. He threw for two touchdowns for the Chargers (2-4). His 43 completions were the most in NFL history in a loss; he needed one more, at least.