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But if Waller gets too many chunk plays, Staley might be forced to have James shadow the Pro Bowl tight end. Chargers coach Brandon Staley will probably look to take away Carr’s top outside weapons and force him to dump it off to Waller for short gains. The Chargers’ offense will need to be on the same page if they end up using the silent count for a home game.įantasy sleeper: Waller will likely have a big outing if the Chargers focus on stopping the downfield plays, a formula that worked against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. They might have communication issues at home with many Raiders fans expected to be at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers had another touchdown taken away last week because of an illegal shift. This will be a chess match between two familiar opponents.Ĭhargers win if: … They limit the penalties on offense. But Allen will likely be Hayward’s toughest matchup of the season. Hayward quickly found a new home with the Raiders and is having a bounce-back season. They were teammates for five seasons with the Chargers before the team released Hayward in the offseason. Matchup to watch: Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen versus Raiders cornerback Casey Hayward. The Chargers’ offensive line, with rookie left tackle Rashawn Slater and center Corey Linsley, has given Herbert plenty of time to operate. Raiders defensive ends Maxx Crosby and Yannick Ngakoue have provided consistent pressure this season, but they might have trouble getting to Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. The Raiders’ defense has improved under the guidance of Gus Bradley, the Chargers’ former defensive coordinator.
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They’ll have their hands full against Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, tight end Darren Waller and wide receivers Henry Ruggs III, Hunter Renfrow and Bryan Edwards. Safety Nasir Adderley and cornerbacks Tevaughn Campbell and Asante Samuel Jr. The Chargers’ defense forced the Chiefs into four turnovers because inexperienced players stepped up to create those takeaways. Who’s better? These teams appear even offensively with many weapons and red-hot quarterbacks, but the Chargers get the edge with star defenders Joey Bosa and Derwin James on their side. The Raiders are 3-0, but they had to overcome a 14-0 deficit against Dolphins backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett last week. Perhaps the Chargers have found their stride with the new coaching staff, but they’ll need to cut down the penalties to be a true contender in the AFC West. The Chargers are coming off a signature road victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, but they had an ugly home loss to the Dallas Cowboys the week prior. This game will be a good indicator of where the two teams stand. What’s at stake? The Chargers can display they’re a true playoff contender by winning their second consecutive game and handing the Raiders their first loss of the season. Raiders: RB Josh Jacobs (questionable ankle) Las Vegas Raiders at Chargers: Who has the edge? – Orange County Register
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