The Los Angeles Chargers got a big win over the Las Vegas Raiders. However, the team may have lost a key piece ahead of the postseason.

After falling to 4-13 to end the 2024 campaign, the Las Vegas Raiders are facing questions about the future of head coach Antonio Pierce. The Raiders

Quentin Johnston hauled in a career-high 13 receptions for 186 yards, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-20 win over the host Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

But the Chargers did have one big surprise on the Week 18 inactives list before kickoff: Offensive tackle Rashawn Slater is the big, unexpected name there. He wasn’t on the injury report during the week, but he did battle an injury earlier this season.

C.J. Stroud has had a bit of a sophomore slump since winning Offensive Rookie of the Year last season and the Texans are just 5-3 at home this season. This seems like a much better matchup for the Chargers than having to go to Baltimore against a team that has already beaten them once this season.

A late turnover gave the Chargers a 17-10 lead over the Raiders at the break. Here are some first-half takeaways: Similar to the Week 1 matchup between the two teams, the Raiders got the ball with under two minutes to play in the first half and handed points to the Chargers just before the break.

Division rivals Los Angeles (10-6) and Las Vegas (4-12) will meet in a matchup of AFC West teams on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium. The Chargers are listed as favorites in this one,

The Chargers need to win to avoid a cross-country trip to Baltimore to face the Ravens in the cold in the wild-card round.

The Chargers roll into the desert to face the Raiders with a new look from their previous stay. L.A. is headed to the playoffs, one year after being bound for last place.

At Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas Raiders will take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the final regular season game.

The Los Angeles Chargers today activated safety Alohi Gilman from Reserve/Injured; Designated for Return. In addition, the team elevated wide receiver Dez Fitzpatrick and safety Eddie Jackson from the practice squad for Sunday’s game.