Chargers at Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers 27, Las Vegas Raiders 25 · THE Madden League
Final Score
Chargers 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XP
Raiders 25 2 TD · 3 FG · 2 XPJ.J. McCarthy 341 yds passingBryan Pleasants 116 yds rushingTroy Franklin 246 yds receivingBud Clark 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 352 · 459Passing yards 167 · 341Rushing yards 185 · 118Completions 15/35 · 19/42Yards per carry 6.0 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 27-25 in a thrilling Week 18 showdown that had significant playoff implications. With both teams fighting for positioning, the Chargers emerged victorious, securing their spot in the postseason while the Raiders' hopes were dashed.
On the offensive side, J.J. McCarthy delivered a standout performance for the Raiders, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. However, it was Bryan Pleasants of the Chargers who stole the show on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards to help maintain the Chargers' offensive momentum. The receiving corps also shined, with Troy Franklin making a monumental impact for the Raiders with 246 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays to secure the win, highlighted by Ronald Claybrooks' impressive 1.5 sacks, which pressured McCarthy throughout the game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Bud Clark intercepted a crucial pass, setting the stage for a game-winning drive that ultimately sealed the Chargers' victory. Edgerrin Cooper's seven tackles for the Raiders kept them in contention, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' relentless attack as time ran out.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 15/35 | 43% | 167 | 1 | 1 | 55.2 |
| Raiders | ||||||
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 19/42 | 45% | 341 | 2 | 1 | 79.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Bryan PleasantsHB | 15 | 116 | 7.7 | 59 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 13 | 58 | 4.5 | 16 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Braelon AllenHB | 19 | 88 | 4.6 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthyQB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Cam SkatteboHB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 9 | 1 | 19 | 3 |
| Calvin AustinWR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Tucker KraftTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chase BrownHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joshua PalmerWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||||
| Troy FranklinWR | 10 | 246 | 24.6 | 115 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| John SmithTE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Braelon AllenHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Levi CodyWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle WilliamsWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kayshon BoutteWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Jermod McCoyCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJeanSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darius ColemanDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMar StokesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronald ClaybrooksREDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique OrangeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam SawyerFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bret MoldenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||||
| Bud ClarkSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr.MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen CarterDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi MadubuikeDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius SlayCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Carpetron DookmarriotFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny StriggowREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar StewartREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Tre'von MoehrigSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo MeltonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel BernardMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-JusteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay JrSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun DolacMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Raiders | |||
| Jason SandersK | 3/3 | 2 | 56 |