Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Live Game Thread
The Las Vegas Raiders open the 2022 NFL season today by taking on their rival the Los Angeles Rams.
With multiple additions in the offseason, the Raiders are ready to prove last season's playoff appearance was only the beginning.
Remember the rule of five. If the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle, the game is over. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, that means they are plus one. If they then get four turnovers and give up only one, that means they are plus three. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. Teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games on average.
Here is how to watch, and listen:
TV: CBS
Venue: SoFi Stadium
Kick-Off: 1:25 PM PDT / 4:25 PM EDT
CBS is the host of tomorrow’s game. Please check your local TV provider for further channel information. You can also catch Sunday’s game on FuboTV by using the link here.
In addition, if you are located in-market, Raiders.com on mobile devices and the Raiders Official app will carry Sunday’s game. The Raiders app is available on both iOS and Android devices.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
Sunday’s game will air on both KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation Radio 920 AM, the latter as the flagship radio station for all Raiders games.
Jason Horowitz has replaced Brent Musburger in the booth for play-by-play this season. Horowitz most recently called Army Football games for CBS Sports Network and covered both Westwood One’s NCAA Football and Basketball coverage for the past 13 years. His color analyst is former All-Pro tackle, Lincoln Kennedy, who returns for the third season.
In addition, the Raiders have affiliate stations throughout the nation. Click on the link here for more details.
Today’s game will also be available to listen live on the Official Raiders mobile app.
Please keep checking back, or refreshing the page as we will have constant updates for you!
START OF FIRST QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #1: 43-yard field goal attempt by Chargers placekicker Dustin Hopkins is Good. Chargers lead 3-0 with 9:03 left to go in the first quarter.
SCORING UPDATE #2: 23-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Game is tied 3-3 with 2:33 left to go in the first quarter.
END OF FIRST QUARTER: Game is tied 3-3. Raiders will have the ball, 2nd and five, at their own seven yard-line.
START OF SECOND QUARTER:
PENALTY: Unnecessary Roughness called on Raiders Nate Hobbs. Penalty results in a 1st and goal.
SCORING UPDATE #3: Chargers Justin Herbert passes to Zander Horvath for a one-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Chargers lead 10-3 with 9:34 left to go in the first half.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Chargers. 10-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Chargers lead 10-3, and will have the ball, 3rd and 1, at the Raiders 28-yard line.
TURNOVER: Chargers fail to convert on 4th down. Raiders will take over at their 28-yard line with 1:40 left to go in the first half.
TURNOVER: Raiders Derek Carr is intercepted by Chargers Drue Tranquill. Chargers take over at the Raiders 31-yard line with 45 seconds left to go in the first half.
SCORING UPDATE #4: Chargers Justin Herbert passes to DeAndre Carter for a 23-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Chargers lead 17-3 with 35 seconds left to go in the first half.
END OF FIRST HALF: Chargers lead 17-3. Raiders will receive the kickoff to begin the second half.
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HALFTIME:
It's hard to imagine the first half going much worse for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Los Angeles Chargers.
It looked promising on the Raiders first drive of the game, where quarterback Derek Carr hooked up with wide receiver Davante Adams for multiple big plays.
It lead to a field goal and tying the game, but ever since that first drive, the Raiders have only been able to muster 22-yards of offense.
The Raiders haven't been able to establish a running game whatsoever, having only 14 rushing yards in the game.
Other than Adams, the Raiders other playmakers failed to show up, with one catch combined between tight end Darren Waller and receiver Hunter Renfrow.
Carr hasn't had his best day, being sacked three times and throwing an interception that lead to the Chargers scoring before the end of the first half.
On the other side, the Chargers offense has been dominant thanks to the efforts of QB Justin Herbert.
In the first half, Herbert completed 85 percent of his passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 10.2 yards per attempt.
The Raiders defense has to find a way to disrupt Herbert in the second half to have a chance.
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START OF THIRD QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #5: Raiders Derek Carr passes to Brandon Bolden for a 18-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Chargers lead 17-10 with 12:39 left to go in the third quarter.
SCORING UPDATE #6: Chargers Justin Herbert pass to Gerald Everett for a 18-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Chargers lead 24-10 with 6:42 left to go in the third quarter.
TIMEOUT: Chargers take their first timeout of the second half. They lead 24-10, with the Raiders having the ball, 4th and 4, at the Chargers 34-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE #7: 55-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Chargers lead 24-13 with 1:03 left to go in the third quarter.
END OF THE THRID QUARTER: Chargers lead 24-13, and will have the ball, 3rd and five, at their own 30-yard line.
START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:
TURNOVER: Raiders Derek Carr intercepted by Chargers Asante Samuel Jr. Chargers will have the ball their own two-yard line.
TURNOVER: Raiders Derek Carr intercepted by Chargers Bryce Callahan. Chargers take over at the Raiders 49-yard line with 11:00 left to go in the game.
SCORING UPDATE #8: Raiders Derek Carr passes for a three-yard touchdown to Davante Adams. Two-point conversion attempt is no good. Chargers lead 24-19 with 4:32 left to go in the game.
TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Chargers lead 24-19. Raiders will have the ball, 4th and 8, on their own 35-yard line.
FINAL: Chargers win, 24-19. Raiders fall to 0-1.
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