Los Angeles
Chargers
4-8
29
FINAL
35
Las Vegas
Raiders
8-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-29, marking a pivotal victory as both teams push for playoff positioning. The win solidifies the Raiders' standing in the competitive AFC West, while the Chargers now face an uphill battle to secure their postseason hopes.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his talent with a stellar performance, throwing for 363 yards and two touchdowns, with wide receiver Tee Higgins making a significant impact by racking up 138 receiving yards. On the ground, Ashton Jeanty led the Raiders' rushing attack with 109 yards, providing a balanced offensive effort that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Raiders made crucial plays that turned the tide in their favor. Darien Porter’s two interceptions were instrumental in shifting momentum, while Taron Johnson's five tackles helped contain the Chargers' offensive threats. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Porter picked off Herbert, allowing the Raiders to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 23 | 62% | 363 | 2 | 3 | 78.9 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 286 | 2 | 2 | 81.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 8 | 109 | 13.6 | 14 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 11 | 24 | 2.2 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 6 | 138 | 23.0 | 38 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 9 | 106 | 11.8 | 40 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 16 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 83 | 16.6 | 29 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 58 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 33 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

