Chargers at Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders 28, Los Angeles Chargers 27 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Chargers 27 2 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Raiders 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPFernando Mendoza 247 yds passingJonathan Taylor 97 yds rushingCeeDee Lamb 105 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 228 · 322Passing yards 112 · 255Rushing yards 116 · 67Completions 8/24 · 19/28Yards per carry 8.9 · 3.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 12d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 28-27. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious, securing their postseason hopes.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge for the Raiders, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense effectively. CeeDee Lamb was his go-to target, racking up 105 receiving yards, while the Chargers’ Jonathan Taylor put forth a strong effort on the ground with 97 rushing yards, keeping his team competitive until the final moments.
Defensively, Daiyan Henley of the Chargers had a standout performance, contributing five total tackles, one sack, and two interceptions. However, despite his efforts, the turning point came when Mendoza connected with Lamb for a crucial touchdown late in the fourth quarter, sealing the game for the Raiders. The Chargers' inability to capitalize on Henley's turnovers ultimately cost them in a tightly contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 8/24 | 33% | 121 | 1 | 2 | 30.0 |
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 18/28 | 64% | 247 | 2 | 4 | 76.6 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 0/0 | — | 16 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 12 | 97 | 8.1 | 70 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 16 | 55 | 3.4 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| CeeDee LambWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 50 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 34 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| CeeDee LambWR | 6 | 105 | 17.5 | 81 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 33 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler WarrenTE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Malik BensonWR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||
| CJ AllenWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin SimmonsLEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damon Wilson IIREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raylen WilsonMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb CuzCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 3 | 38 |
| Raiders | |||
| Matt GayK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| A.J. ColeP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |