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Raiders vs. Chargers Live Game Thread

The Las Vegas Raiders are one win away from a promising 2-0 start to the 2025 season.
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Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders helmets at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Dec 17, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A general view of Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders helmets at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- The Las Vegas Raiders had a positive start to the season after beating the New England Patriots on the road in Week 1. They will now face the Los Angeles Chargers at home on Monday Night Football, as both teams look to move to 2-0 on the season.

Raiders' Confidence is High

Last season, the Chargers beat the Raiders twice and did so convincingly both times. The Chargers were one of three AFC West teams to make the playoffs last season, with the Raiders being the odd man out in the division.

Still, an offseason filled with change and a Week 1 game that brought them closer together could spark a win at home against Lost Angeles. Before practice this week, Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll spoke about the team's growing confidence.

"I think that's a really good observation, because that's what I observed. And so funny, I think that was a good thought. We played really solid throughout the whole game. We were right in it, mentality-wise, competitively, situations, communications, we were poised. And for a first-time team coming out and taking their first shot, and the starters are playing the whole game, you had to find out. And it was a really good first step, a really good first step for us,” Carroll said. 

“And there's so many areas to get better and to improve on, but that mentality that they carried into the game and carried throughout the game. Remember, I made comments after the Seattle game that we stayed connected to the next one, and then we stayed connected, and it carried over, and we were better yesterday than we were at any point in any of the preseason games. 

“So, they do feel good. They do feel good about it, and they know that they can play, and they know that we've got guys that can make big plays and make big hits and come through and make big catches and runs and the QB's going to do what he's been doing, all of that. That has to come to light, and yesterday was really valuable for us in that regard."

Be sure to follow along with our live game thread throughout the contest.

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START OF THE FIRST QUARTER

TURNOVER: Geno Smith throws INTERCEPTION

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Chargers score on a 38-yard field goal. Chargers lead 3-0.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: Raiders score on a 54-yard field goal. Tie game, 3-3.

PENALTY: False start on the Chargers.

PENALTY: Offsides on Maxx Crosby.

PENALTY: Offsides on the Chargers' offense.

PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness on the Raiders.

PENALTY: Too many men on the field called on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 3: Chargers score on a 10-yard touchdown pass. Chargers lead, 10-3.

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER. Chargers lead 10-3.

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START OF THE SECOND QUARTER

PENALTY: Illegal touching called on the Chargers' defense.

PENALTY: Holding on Raiders' offense.

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Raiders score on 40-yard field goal. Chargers lead, 10-6.

SCORING UPDATE No. 5: Raiders score on 40-yard field goal. Chargers lead, 17-6.

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HALFTIME

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Chargers score on 20-yard field goal. Chargers lead, 20-6.

PENALTY: Raiders called for holding on their kickoff return.

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER

PENALTY: Offsides called on the Chargers.

PENALTY: Holding called on the Raiders.

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: Raiders score on 37-yard field goal. Chargers lead, 20-9.

PENALTY: Holding called on the Raiders.

TURNOVER: Chargers turn the ball over on downs.

INTERCEPTION: Chargers intercept Geno Smith in the endzone.

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Ezekiel Trezevant
EZEKIEL TREZEVANT

Ezekiel is a former Sports Editor from the Western Herald and former Atlanta Falcons beat writer.

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