 But once again, the Chargers were forced to punt after Rivers was sacked on third down.Mike Scifres' 36-yard punt pinned New England back at their own 2-yard line, and San Diego subsequently forced a punt, but Parker muffed the kick and New England's David Thomas recovered the fumble at the Chargers' 31-yard line.New England's drive seemed to stall after Brady fumbled on 3rd and 13.