Raiders RB Room Stepped Up Without Josh Jacobs

The Las Vegas Raiders had their best performance of the season Thursday night against the Los Angeles Chargers in a dominant 63-21 victory.

There were many key takeaways from the Raiders' dominant victory over the Chargers, including the running back room stepping up without star running back Josh Jacobs.

Jacobs was ruled out against the Chargers because of a knee injury he sustained in week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings. However, the entire running back room stepped up without him, including Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden.

Second-string running back White led the way by finishing the game rushing on 17 carries for 69 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry, and a touchdown, the first of his NFL career. White also caught three receptions for 16 yards.

White has 37 carries for 123 yards and one touchdown in 14 games this season.

Third-string running back Abdullah also stepped up against the Chargers. He finished with six carries for 32 yards, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Abdullah also had two receptions for 13 yards and has 12 carries for 74 yards in 14 games this season.

Lastly, fourth-string running back Brandon Bolden stepped up without Jacobs. Bolden finished the game with two carries for 25 yards and a touchdown.

Jacobs will most likely return in week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.

The Raiders have three games left in the NFL regular season, including two against AFC West opponents, the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos.

After producing 63 point against the Chargers, the Raiders have plenty of confidence going forward as they try to punch their ticket in the NFL playoffs.

The Silver and Black will return to action versus their AFC West rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs, on Christmas Day in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Don't miss it on Monday, December 25, at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST.

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