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Week 14

Weekly
Grade
Los Angeles Chargers
10-4 281.24
249.1
 
VS
proj
Las Vegas Raiders
148.8 4-10
175.71

Los Angeles Chargers smirk at expectations, knock off Las Vegas Raiders in 281.24-148.80 drubbing

Los Angeles Chargers exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 281.24-148.80 win over Las Vegas Raiders, who fell short of projections. Las Vegas Raiders grabbed a 59.30-point lead on Thursday behind stellar efforts from Josh Jacobs (23.4 points) and Davante Adams (12.6). But it was all Los Angeles Chargers after that. They were led by Mike Williams (6 Rec, 116 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Justin Herbert (367 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD). This marks the second time this season Los Angeles Chargers have beaten Las Vegas Raiders, after winning 311.68-194.84 in their last matchup. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) will look to build on their success against Jacksonville Jaguars, while Las Vegas Raiders (4-10) will face off against Cincinnati Bengals in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Los Angeles Chargers   Las Vegas Raiders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Skowronek overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 17.4 points against his 5.6-point projection. During a 17-16 win over the Raiders, he caught 7 passes for 89 yards . Skowronek will face the Packers next week.
Ben Skowronek

Top Player Comparison

Los Angeles Chargers
Points
% of total points 281.24
1
Mike Williams
WR
30.6
13.08
10.9%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
28.64
32.39
10.2%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
26.4
23.94
9.4%
4
Chuba Hubbard
RB
25.4
11.62
9%
Las Vegas Raiders
Points
% of total points 148.8
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
23.4
21.95
15.7%
2
Davante Adams
WR
12.6
23.37
8.5%
3
Fred Warner
LB
12
13.92
8.1%
4
Maxx Crosby
DE
12
15.36
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Carlson had a 52-yard field goal for Las Vegas Raiders, helping to stake Las Vegas Raiders to a 76.70-17.40 lead.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert connected with Mike Williams for a 55-yard pass for Los Angeles Chargers to contribute to a 281.24-93.80 lead for Los Angeles Chargers.

Points By Position

  Los Angeles Chargers   Las Vegas Raiders

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers averaged more points (296.46) than they usually score (271.45).
We heard scoring helps you win. Las Vegas Raiders need some help then, averaging just 213.35 versus Los Angeles Chargers's 271.45.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) have a better record than Las Vegas Raiders (4-10).
Even the computers think Los Angeles Chargers have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (277.65) than Las Vegas Raiders (214.38).
Once Los Angeles Chargers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Las Vegas Raiders (3 vs 0).
Los Angeles Chargers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Las Vegas Raiders (1 vs 0).
Los Angeles Chargers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Las Vegas Raiders (134 vs 106).
By position, Los Angeles Chargers have outscored Las Vegas Raiders at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Los Angeles Chargers has a higher average scoring margin (35) than Las Vegas Raiders this season (-38).
The starters for Los Angeles Chargers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Las Vegas Raiders (1).
Los Angeles Chargers was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (6) than Las Vegas Raiders (1).
Don't worry Las Vegas Raiders, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Los Angeles Chargers
In a matchup between a couple of teams that are separated by only one game in the standings, Los Angeles Chargers (10-4) are set to match up against Jacksonville Jaguars (11-3) in Week 15. After 14 weeks of action, Los Angeles Chargers have accumulated the fifth-most points in the league while Jacksonville Jaguars (and their 277.89 points per game) are ranked third. Looking at just the last two weeks, Los Angeles Chargers has scored 268.67 points per game, while Jacksonville Jaguars has averaged 311.37 per contest.
Las Vegas Raiders
Up ahead next week, Las Vegas Raiders (4-10) will try to bounce back against Cincinnati Bengals (13-1). Through 14 weeks of action, Las Vegas Raiders are ranked second-to-last in points scored, while Cincinnati Bengals have scored the league's second-highest point total.