The Oakland Raiders got some breaks in their win Monday night against the Jets — a muffed punt by New York and a ceremony honoring Tim Brown’s 1,000th career catch that seemed to give them momentum to start the second half.

But the Raiders go to San Diego this week with the AFC West lead at stake against a team that seems immune to momentum swings.

Last week against Denver, for example, the Chargers appeared to have an overtime win on Steve Christie’s foot, but the kick was low and was blocked. They got a second chance when Jason Elam missed a 51-yarder, and Christie made good on his 27-yard attempt.

The Raiders are favored by three Sunday, probably because of the longterm perception that Oakland is good and San Diego isn’t. But LaDainian Tomlinson has given San Diego a star of the first magnitude.

He’s just 4 yards behind Priest Holmes for the league rushing lead, and he leads the Chargers with 60 receptions.

“We’ve got a superstar. That L.T. guy that we’ve got on this team is a beast,” San Diego linebacker Junior Seau said after Tomlinson ran for 220 yards and had 11 catches against the Broncos.

Coming off their 26-20 victory against the Jets, the Raiders get a little travel break: The flight to San Diego is only an hour, making a short week a little more bearable. And the Raiders are on their second four-game winning streak of the season.

San Diego’s last three wins came in overtime, including a 27-21 win in Oakland.

Oakland receiver Tim Brown (81) runs past New York defender Donnie Abraham (29) during Monday night's game in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders head to San Diego on Sunday with the AFC West lead on the line.

CHARGERS, 24-21 (overtime).

St. Louis (plus 4) at Kansas City

Back to Jamie Martin at quarterback for the Rams.

CHIEFS, 37-20.

Atlanta (plus 4) at Tampa Bay

The Falcons’ last loss was Oct. 6, 20-6, to the Bucs.

BUCS, 20-6.

Indianapolis (plus 2) at Tennessee

The Colts have won four straight, the Titans six of seven. Winner controls the AFC South.

TITANS, 26-23.

Buffalo (plus 4 1â2) at New England

The Patriots riddled the Buffalo defense in the first meeting. Now Drew Bledsoe comes “home” to Foxboro.

PATRIOTS, 27-21.

Denver (minus 1) at New York Jets

The Broncos have lost two straight overtime games. This game is critical for both teams.

JETS, 20-17 (overtime).

Minnesota (plus 9 1â2) at Green Bay

The Vikings beat the Packers indoors, not in Lambeau.

PACKERS, 27-20.

New York Giants (plus 2 1â2) at Washington

The Giants are without a bunch of injured defenders. Now they’re playing to save Jim Fassel’s job.

REDSKINS, 25-20.

Chicago (plus 9) at Miami (Monday night)

Miami’s 38-24 Monday-night victory against Chicago on Dec. 2, 1985 was one of the best NFL games ever, and the Bears’ only loss that season.

DOLPHINS, 38-24.

San Francisco (minus 5) at Dallas

Chad Hutchinson is coming on a bit for Dallas, but not enough.

49ERS, 24-13.

Philadelphia (minus 3) at Seattle

A.J. Feeley gets tested.

SEAHAWKS, 10-8.

New Orleans (off) at Baltimore

Not an easy game for the Saints, particularly with Aaron Brooks’ sore shoulder.

SAINTS, 14-12.

Houston (plus 13) at Pittsburgh

The Texans make an effort every week.

STEELERS, 20-9.

Cleveland (off) at Jacksonville

Why is Tom Coughlin on his fourth kicker?

JAGUARS, 20-19.

Cincinnati (plus 31â2) at Carolina

Ugh.

BENGALS, 31-30.

Detroit (plus 1 1â2) at Arizona

Ugh II.

LIONS, 5-2.

• Last week: 10-5-1 (spread), 11-5 (straight up)

Season: 96-91-5 (spread), 122-69-1 (straight up)