Raiders vs Chargers live updates, results, highlights
Rivals AFC West are battling with playoff implications.
The implications of the playoffs are at stake in the final game of the NFL regular season on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Chargers travel to Las Vegas to take on their AFC West rival the Raiders from the Allegiant. Stadium.
Since the Colts were upset by the Jaguars, the Chargers are in sixth place in the AFC while the Raiders are still away. The Yellow and Blue secure a place in the play-off with a victory. On the flip side, Silver and Black are climbing into the playoffs for the first time since 2016 with either a win or – in unprecedented circumstances – if the game ends in a tie, both teams make the playoffs. playoffs.
The two teams met in Week 4, with the Chargers winning on their own home ground, 28-14. The home team is coming in with momentum, having won three straight games against the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts by nine points combined. Meanwhile, the Chargers are struggling, having lost two of their last three games. They lost a lead against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 and lost in overtime. Then the following week, they lost to the sad Houston Texans, 41-29. But the Chargers recovered last week by beating the Broncos 34-13.
Defense has been the Chargers’ Achilles heel lately. Still, they possess one of the most dangerous offenses in the NFL, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, running back Austin Ekeler and one-two combo to wide receiver Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.
While the Chargers struggled on the defensive end of the ball, it was a bright spot for the Raiders. They have allowed 20 points or less in four of their last five games. Good news for the Raiders on offense as Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and running back Josh Jacobs are expected to play.
DAZN News will have live coverage starting at 8:20 p.m. ET.