Raiders vs. Chargers Live Game Thread
Las Vegas, NV.--The Las Vegas Chargers have a very simple formula to make the 2022 NFL Playoffs: win and you are in.
If the Raiders take down the Chargers, they will punch their ticket to the post-season.
"All I know is we're really excited about our opportunity in front of us on Sunday night, and we're going to look to put our best foot forward and look to put a product on the field that all the Raider Nation can be proud of,” Interim Head Coach Rich Bisaccia said.
"It's exciting. It's against a division team, all of those things, but nothing changes,” Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said.
“I always say if you've got to change something in your preparation, I don't think you're preparing the right way. So, I'll be excited. I know our crowd will be excited. Our team's ready to go. It'll be fun.”
Added defensive end Maxx Crosby: "It's going to be a play at a time mentality from start to finish. Everything matters. We've got to play clean, good football. Everyone's going to be out there. ... It's going to be so much fun.
“We look forward to it, we don't want to overthink anything or try to be Superman out there. We just want to do our job and focus on what we've got to get done."
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’s how to watch:
TV: NBC
Venue: Allegiant Stadium
Kick-Off: 5:20 PM PST / 8:20 PM ET
NBC is the host of Today’s primetime matchup on Sunday Night Football. You can 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 night’s game. Raiders app is available on both iOS and Android devices.
Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM
Today’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.
Brent Musburger is back in the booth for play-by-play. His color analyst is former All-Pro tackle Lincoln Kennedy, who returns for the second season running.
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 to live on the Official Raiders mobile app.
START OF FIRST QUARTER:
SCORE UPDATE #1: 24-yard field goal by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 3-0 with 10:50 left to go in the first quarter.
TURNOVER: Fumble by Chargers Andre Roberts is recovered by Raiders. Will have the ball at the Chargers 23-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE #2: Raiders Hunter Renfrow catches a 12-yard touchdown pass. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 10-0 with 3:14 left to go in the first quarter.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Chargers Rashawn Slater. 10-yard penalty. Remains 2nd down.
PENALTY: Illegal contact called on Raiders Brandon Facyson. Five-yard penalty results in a Chargers 1st down.
INJURY UPDATE: Raiders Quinton Jefferson down on the field being attended to by trainers.
SCORING UPDATE #3: Chargers Austin Ekeler rushes for a 14-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 10-7 with 12:42 left to go in the first half.
PENALTY: Pass interference call on Chargers Chris Harris Jr. Results in an automatic Raiders 1st down.
TWO MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead 10-7. Chargers will have the ball deep in the red zone.
SCORING UPDATE #4: Chargers Austin Ekeler catches a 14-yard touchdown pass. PAT is Good. Chargers lead 14-10 with 1:52 left to go in the first half.
PENALTY: Neutral-zone infraction called in Chargers. Five-yard penalty. Remains 2nd down.
PENALTY: Intentional grounding called on Raiders Derek Carr. Results in loss of down and brings up 3rd down.
SCORING UPDATE #5: Raiders Josh Jacobs rushes for a one-yard touchdown. PAT is Good. Raiders lead 17-14 with 37 seconds left to go in the first half.
END OF FIRST HALF: Raiders lead 17-14. Chargers will receive the ball to start the second half.
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HALFTIME:
In a regular season finale that pretty much doubles of a playoff game, the first half between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers delivered the drama.
The Raiders started out fast, getting a field goal and a touchdown on their first two drives to take a 10-0 lead in the first quarter.
Quarterback Derek Carr got a big play to tight end Foster Moreau for a 44-yard gain, and the Raiders capitalized off of the only turnover of the game by the Chargers by Carr throwing a touchdown to wideout Hunter Renfrow.
It was Renfrow's 100th catch of the season, making him the third player in Raiders history to accomplish the feat.
The Chargers wouldn't wilt, though, going on a 14-play drive and getting on the board with an Austin Ekeler rushing touchdown.
The running back would provide the Chargers next score as well on a receiving touchdown, putting the Bolts ahead 14-10 with less than two minutes in the first half.
It wouldn't last as the Raiders would take advantage of a 44-yard pass interference penalty to retake the lead with a Josh Jacobs touchdown.
With the Chargers starting the ball at the second half, the Raiders being able to get it back quick and pick their momentum back up will be key to a successful second-half effort.
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START OF THRID QUARTER:
TURNOVER: Chargers go for it on 4th down and don't get it. Raiders will have the ball at the Chargers 16-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE #6: 31-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 20-14 with 8:03 left to go in the third quarter.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Chargers Michael Davis. Five-yard penalty results in a 1st down.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Chargers. Results in a 1st and goal for the Raiders.
END OF THRID QUARTER: Raiders lead 20-14 and will have the ball second and goal.
START OF FOURTH QUARTER:
SCORING UPDATE #7: Raiders Hunter Renfrow catches a two-yard touchdown pass. Two-point attempt is no good. Raiders lead 26-14 with 14:14 left to go in the game.
TURNOVER: Chargers Justin Herbert intercepted by Raiders Casey Hayward. Raiders will have the ball at their 36-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE #8: 52-yard field goal attempt by Raiders placekicker Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 29-14 with 8:23 left to go in the game.
PENALTY: Holding on Chargers Storm Norton. 10-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #9: Chargers Joshua Palmer catches a 23-yard touchdown pass. Two-point conversion attempt is Good. Raiders lead 29-22 with 4:28 left to go in the game.
TWO MINUTE WARNING: Raiders lead 29-22. Chargers will have the ball 2nd and 10 from their own 17-yard line.
PENALTY: Holding penalty called on Raiders. Five-yard penalty results in a Chargers 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #10: Chargers Mike Williams catches a 12-yard touchdown pass. PAT is Good. Game is tied 29-29.
END OF FOURTH QUARTER: Game is tied 29-29 and will go to overtime.
OVERTIME:
SCORING UPDATE #11: 40-yard FG attempt by Raiders PK Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders lead 32-29 with 7:09 left to go in the game.
PENALTY: Ineligible man downfield called on Chargers. Five-yard penalty. Remains 1st down.
SCORING UPDATE #12: 41-yard FG attempt by Chargers PK Dustin Hopkins is Good. Game is tied 32-32 with 4:30 left in the game.
TWO MINUTE WARNING: Game is tied 32-32. Raiders will have the ball 1st and 10 at the Chargers 44-yard line.
SCORING UPDATE #13: 47-yard FG attempt by Raiders PK Daniel Carlson is Good. Raiders win 35-32.
FINAL: Raiders win 35-32, improve to 10-7 and make the playoffs. Chargers fall to 9-8.
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