The Los Angeles Chargers face the Las Vegas Raiders in a pivotal matchup this Sunday, with the Chargers aiming to secure their playoff position. Currently holding a 10-6 record, the Chargers are favored by 4.5 points against the struggling Raiders, who sit at 4-12. The Chargers are coming off a dominant 40-7 victory over the Patriots, while the Raiders managed a win against the Saints, 25-10.
Key players to watch include Chargers rookie WR Ladd McConkey, who has set franchise records with 77 catches and 1,054 yards this season, and Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell, who is looking to prove himself as a potential starter. The matchup between Raiders TE Brock Bowers and Chargers S Derwin James Jr. will also be crucial, as James held Bowers to just one catch in their previous encounter.