Los Angeles
Chargers
8-4
48
FINAL
36
Las Vegas
Raiders
6-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 14 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 48-36. This victory not only solidifies the Chargers’ playoff aspirations but also adds another chapter to their heated rivalry with the Raiders. Both teams showcased explosive offenses, but it was the Chargers who ultimately emerged on top.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert put on a masterclass performance, throwing for 452 yards and an impressive six touchdown passes, leading his team with precision and poise. This offensive onslaught was complemented by key contributions from the Chargers' receiving corps, but it was Herbert's ability to connect consistently that proved pivotal in the high-scoring affair. On the other side, Ashton Jeanty of the Raiders rushed for 95 yards, while Brock Bowers shined in the receiving game with 152 yards, keeping the Raiders competitive throughout.
Defensively, it was a mixed bag, but the Chargers' Daiyan Henley made a significant impact with two crucial interceptions, swinging the momentum in favor of Los Angeles at key moments. The game's turning point came late in the second quarter when Henley picked off a pass that led to a quick touchdown drive, giving the Chargers a lead they would not relinquish. While the Raiders fought valiantly, highlighted by Jeremy Chinn's six tackles and Matthew Judon's sack, it was the Chargers' ability to create turnovers that ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 43 | 29 | 452 | 6 | 5 | 102.0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 13 | 354 | 2 | 6 | 81.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 18 | 95 | 5.3 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 9 | 58 | 6.4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 152 | 25.3 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Anthony Gould | WR | 2 | 115 | 57.5 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Luter Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Segun Olubi | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 41 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

