"LaDainian Tomlinson had chills and nausea and all the unpleasant flu-like symptoms. But he was piped full of IVs and medicine before today's 27-21 win against the San Diego Chargers, determined not to miss the rematch with the team for which he played nine seasons.

Before leaving late in the third quarter, the Jets' veteran running back was able to start the game, touch the ball eight times and get the closure he said he still needed — with a dose of "satisfaction" from the victory.

"Officially, I can really close that chapter, and really move on," Tomlinson said. "Just because I was able to face them, play against them, and to win certainly helps. It feels good.""