31 carries, with two touchdowns. This would remain Tomlinson's career high. Tomlinson finished with 1,645 rushing yards, third-most in the league. He averaged 5.3 yards per carry, the sixth-highest among backs with 100-plus carries; this would be the best average of his career. His receiving numbers were career highs: 100 receptions, 725 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns. The 100 receptions placed him fourth in the league; the rest of the top ten were all wide receivers. He broke Tony Martin's franchise record of 90 receptions in 1995. Tomlinson had 2,370 yards from scrimmage, leading the league; it was the second-highest total in NFL history up to that point. He had five games with at least 200 yards from scrimmage during the season, another league record. Tomlinson scored 17 total touchdowns, tied for third in the league and another new career high. Tomlinson was not voted to the Pro Bowl in 2003, which was seen as a snub by multiple observers; Tomlinson himself expressed disappointment, saying, "I think all those guys deserve to be there, but are they better than me? Nope." However, he was named a Second-team Associated Press All-Pro for the second season in a row, and was runner-up to Jamal Lewis for the AP Offensive Player of the Year Award with eight votes. 2004 season On August 14, Tomlinson signed an eight-year contract worth $60 million, with $21 million guaranteed. It was the richest contract for a running back up to that point. Tomlinson scored consistently throughout the season, with either one or two touchdowns in fourteen games, including a twelve-game streak from Weeks 4 to 16. He again had a big performance against the Raiders, rushing 37 times for 164 yards and a touchdown during a 23–17 victory in Week 10. San Diego clinched the AFC West division in Week 15, with a 21–0 win in the snow of Cleveland; it was their first playoff berth since 1995, ending an eight-year drought. Tomlinson, who rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns in the game, said, "I've only been here four years, but in some ways it feels like eight. To go from where we were to this is awesome. I've dreamed of the playoffs for a long time, but it's only been a dream." Tomlinson's yardage numbers were down from the previous season, with 1,335 rushing (7th in the league) and 441 receiving, in part because