Chargers general manager A.J. Smith immediately put an end to any speculation about quarterback Philip Rivers, the backup quarterback who is behind Drew Brees. Any team interested in trading for Rivers won't have any luck. Rivers is not available. "With the trading deadline approaching Oct. 18, we'd like to put an end to the swirling rumors that Philip Rivers is available for trade," Smith said. "Philip Rivers will be a Charger for the remainder of the season." Smith was contacted because a growing number of stories circulated that the Jets could turn to Rivers as an option because of season-ending injuries to quarterbacks Chad Pennington and Jay Fiedler. One rumor had Jets middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma being involved in a possible trade proposal.

LaDainian Tomlinson of the Chargers ran for a 16-yard touchdown against Denver to set an NFL record with TDs rushing in 14 consecutive games. Tomlinson took a pitch from Drew Brees and ran around right end untouched into the end zone to give San Diego a 7-3 lead early in the second quarter. With the score, he broke the record he shared with John Riggins (1982-83) and George Rogers (1985-86), both of whom set it with the Redskins. The last team to deny Tomlinson a touchdown rushing was the Broncos, who held him scoreless last Sept. 26 in their 23-13 victory at Invesco Field.

LaDainian Tomlinson scored a touchdown rushing in his 13th straight game to tie the NFL record shared by John Riggins and George Rogers. Tomlinson scored on a 2-yard run to give San Diego a 7-0 lead midway through the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. Riggins scored in 13 straight games for the Washington Redskins in 1982-83. Rogers did it for the Redskins in 1985-86.