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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
5-4 298.2
295.69
 
VS
proj
Vegas Raiders
233.98 2-7
253.43

Los Angeles Chargers knock off Vegas Raiders for third straight win, 298.20-233.98

Los Angeles Chargers extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Vegas Raiders, securing a 298.20-233.98 victory. Los Angeles Chargers never trailed in this one after earning a 7.00-point lead on Thursday behind Jerry Hughes (17 points). Davante Adams (42.6 points) and Kwity Paye (19) led the charge for Vegas Raiders in the loss. This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Chargers have taken down Vegas Raiders, after winning 261.48-251.04 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Chargers (5-4) will look to notch another W against San Francisco 49'ers, while Vegas Raiders (2-7) match up against Green Bay Packers in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Vegas Raiders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 5 tackles and recording 2 sacks against the Eagles, Hughes put up 17 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 4.64-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Hughes ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Giants next week.
Jerry Hughes

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 298.2
1
Joshua Palmer
WR
24.1
14.46
8.1%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
24.1
22.69
8.1%
3
Drue Tranquill
LB
23
14.37
7.7%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
19.3
27.81
6.5%
Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 233.98
1
Davante Adams
WR
42.6
20.49
18.2%
2
Kwity Paye
DE
19
6.55
8.1%
3
Budda Baker
S
18
14.13
7.7%
4
Derek Carr
QB
17.28
21.72
7.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Derek Carr linked up with Davante Adams on multiple big plays for Vegas Raiders: a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass during the early action, after which Vegas Raiders trailed 270.10-193.48.
Sunday Late
DeAndre Hopkins had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Los Angeles Chargers, helping the team to a 284.20-227.48 lead.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Vegas Raiders

What If

Los Angeles Chargers would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Vegas Raiders would have lost to just four other teams besides Los Angeles Chargers this week.
Los Angeles Chargers would be 7-2 if they played Vegas Raiders every week.
Last week, Los Angeles Chargers would have beaten Vegas Raiders 307.34-167.72.
Los Angeles Chargers would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Vegas Raiders.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Los Angeles Chargers, Vegas Raiders would be 3-4.
If Los Angeles Chargers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 98-37.
If they played every team every week, Vegas Raiders would be 75-60.

Next Week Preview

Vegas Raiders
Coming up next week, 14th-place Vegas Raiders (2-7) will try to right the ship against ninth-place Green Bay Packers (5-4). Each side has players with byes next week, as Calais Campbell, Zach Carter, Breece Hall, and DeVante Parker are off for Vegas Raiders while Isaiah Likely and Gus Edwards are out for Green Bay Packers.
Los Angeles Chargers
In a matchup featuring teams separated by just a game in the standings, Los Angeles Chargers (5-4) will take on San Francisco 49'ers (4-5) in Week 10. Each side has two players on bye next week, as Michael Carter and Tyler Conklin are off for Los Angeles Chargers and Jordan Whitehead and Justin Madubuike for San Francisco 49'ers. Over the last three weeks, Los Angeles Chargers have put up 291.53 points per game, while San Francisco 49'ers have averaged only 228.23 per contest.