"From the first snap, they were different. The Chargers didn't open the game with the usual first-down play -- a handoff to a running back – but a pass of 23 yards to Vincent Jackson.

Philip Rivers kept throwing to Jackson, too, aiming 11 passes at him and completing eight for 141 yards and three touchdowns. They were Jackson's first scores in four games.

"I'm glad our coaches were able to come in this week and say, "You know what, this is our plan of attack, every week,' " said Jackson. "That's the way they decided they wanted to attack this game when we had meetings last night. I was excited about it, because with inclement weather and running, sometimes you think you won't be as aggressive passing the ball.""