The Chargers are back from their much-needed bye week and a matchup with the hapless Raiders is just what the team needs. This SHOULD be a win, but you just never know when the Bolts are coming off a game where they looked no better than Las Vegas in a lopsided loss to the Jaguars in Week 11.
Luckily for them, the run game gets a big boost from the likely return of Omarion Hampton. Even with a jumbled up offensive line, the big rookie back should be able to make something happen with the skillset he exhibited before his injury.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat, and the fact the Raiders have been hemorrhaging coaches off their staff in recent weeks doesn’t bode well for a flawless operation. The Chargers need to keep their foot on the pedal and keep the Raiders down in the dumps for another week.
With that said, here’s a quick screenshot of how these two teams fare on paper thus far into the season.
Let’s dive in!
Chargers Offense
Total yards per game: 347.3 (12th)Points per game: 23.5 (20)Passing yards per game: 231.5 (11th)Rushing yards per game: 115.7 (17th)
The Chargers were firmly in the top 10 for both total offense and passing offense prior to their
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Top Performers
Passing: QB Justin Herbert – 2,691 passing yards, 19 touchdownsRushing yards: RB Kimani Vidal – 417Rushing touchdowns: RB Omarion Hampton, RB Kimani Vidal – 2Receiving yards: WR Ladd McConkey – 644Receptions: WR Keenan Allen – 56Receiving touchdowns: WR Quentin Johnston – 6
Chargers Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 286.1 (5th)Points allowed per game: 21.6 (10th)Passing yards allowed per game: 172.4 (4th)Rushing yards allowed per game: 113.8 (16th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Daiyan Henley – 72Tackles for loss: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 12Sacks: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu – 8Passes Defended: CB Donte Jackson – 8Interceptions: CB Donte Jackson – 3Forced fumbles: EDGE Tuli Tuipulotu, EDGE Khalil Mack – 2Fumble recoveries: DT Teair Tart, LB Del’Shawn Phillips – 1
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRaiders Offense
Total yards per game: 268.9 (30th)Points per game: 15.0 (T-31st)Passing yards per game: 189.5 (25th)Rushing yards per game: 79.5 (31st)
Top Performers
Passing: QB Geno Smith – 2,367 passing yards, 13 touchdownsRushing yards: RB Ashton Jeanty – 604Rushing touchdowns: RB Asthon Jeanty – 4Receiving yards: WR Tre Tucker – 530Receptions: TE Brock Bowers – 45Receiving Touchdowns: WR Tre Tucker – 5
Raiders Defense
Total yards allowed per game: 321.6 (14th)Points allowed per game: 25.2 (23rd)Passing yards allowed per game: 218.3 (18th)Rushing yards allowed per game: 103.4 (13th)
Top Performers
Tackles: LB Devin White – 103Tackles for loss: EDGE Maxx Crosby – 19Sacks: EDGE Maxx Crosby – 6Passes Defended: EDGE Maxx Crosby – 6Interceptions: S Isaiah Pola-Mao, CB Kyu Blu Kelly – 2Forced fumbles: EDGE Maxx Crosby, S Jeremy Chinn – 2Fumble recoveries: 6 players tied w/ 1
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