"Vincent Jackson sat out Thursday's practice.

No word on exactly how much force was required to keep him off the field.

While there is virtually no chance Jackson will miss Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, it is no small thing that he was sidelined midweek.

The man does not rest very often.

"They try to beg him to get out of practice," Philip Rivers said.

It is not uncommon for Jackson to have just run the latest of several deep routes with yet another up next and for a coach to suggest he take a breather.

"No," Jackson will reply. "I got it.""