National Football League

Merriman, Tomlinson fierce in Chargers' win

Published Nov. 2, 2009 2:01 a.m. ET

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LaDainian Tomlinson did what he always does against the Oakland Raiders.

Shawne Merriman got to break out his spasmodic "Lights Out" sack dance for the first time since 2007.

It was simply business as usual for the San Diego Chargers, who got two touchdowns from Tomlinson — one out of the wildcat — in beating Oakland 24-16 on Sunday, their 13th straight against the hapless Raiders. It's the longest active NFL winning streak by one team over another.

The Chargers (4-3) have swept the series for the sixth straight season. Many Chargers, including quarterback Philip Rivers, have never lost to the Raiders (2-6). It was San Diego's seventh straight home win against the Raiders.