"Jason Campbell wasn't exactly ready when quarterback Bruce Gradkowski got knocked out at the end of the first quarter with a shoulder injury. Campbell's back was tight and his legs were tight, not to mention what must have being going through his head.

After all, he was acquired from Washington to be the Raiders' starting quarterback and was benched at halftime in the second game of the season. Campbell didn't complain then and didn't gloat Sunday after leading a 35-27 win over the Chargers.

"The one thing about playing this game the last six years is that I have been through a lot," said Campbell, who never totally won over the Redskins' front office in his years starting for Washington. "A lot of the stuff I have gone through helped prepare me for what's already happened to me earlier this season. You always have to stay positive. It's easy to get into the tank and say that's it.

"Stay positive and keep grinding, keep the faith, and good things will happen. It will turn around for you."

Gradkowski actually tried to come back into the game at the start of the third quarter, but offensive coordinator Hue Jackson put an end to that after an ineffective three plays.

Campbell was better the second time around, with patient 97- and 73-yard drives in the second half. Campbell finished 13-for-18 for 159 yards, a touchdown and a nifty passer rating of 117.6.

It was methodical, but it must have been maddening to the Chargers. Campbell said he took what the defense gave him, and felt like he did back in training camp - and not like those first two games."