AFC West rivals meet when the Los Angeles Chargers (0-0) host the Las Vegas Raiders (0-0) on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at SoFi Stadium. Los Angeles is favored by 3 points. The over/under is set at 40.5 for the outing.
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How to watch Chargers vs. Raiders: TV channel & live stream
TV channel: CBS
Live Stream: Watch this game on Paramount+
Chargers Insights
Looking at total offense last season, the Chargers ranked 21st in the NFL in points (20.4 per game) and 18th in total yards (329.4 per game).
Through the air last season, Los Angeles’ passing offense ranked 13th in the NFL with 3,957 passing yards (232.8 per game) and 16th with 24 passing touchdowns.
On the ground, the Chargers were one of the bottom rushing offenses in the league, ranking eighth-last in the NFL by posting 96.6 rush yards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 20th with 11 rushing touchdowns.
Los Angeles ranked 12th in the NFL in terms of red-zone percentage, with a mark of 57.4%. It was 12th in third-down percentage at 38.4%.
Last season, Los Angeles’ defense struggled to stop opposing offenses, as it ranked 24th in the NFL with 23.4 points allowed per contest. When it came to total yards, the team ranked 28th with 6,170 total yards allowed (362.9 per game).
When it came to defending the pass, the Chargers were one of the bottom defenses in the league, allowing the third-most pass yards in the NFL (249.8 per game). Meanwhile, they ranked 24th with 26 passing touchdowns allowed.
Against the run, the Chargers ranked 17th in the NFL in rushing yards allowed (1,924) and 26th in rushing TDs allowed (18).
Defensively, Los Angeles ranked 16th in the NFL in third-down efficiency allowed at 38.4%. In red-zone efficiency allowed, it ranked 13th at 52.9%.
Raiders Insights
The Raiders’ offense was stuck in neutral last season, as it ranked 23rd in the league with 19.5 points per game. When it came to yards, the team ranked 27th with 4,922 total yards (289.5 per game).
Through the air last season, Las Vegas ranked 10th-worst in the league in passing yards with 3,380 (198.8 per game) and 22nd in passing touchdowns (20).
On the ground, the Raiders ranked third-last in the league in rushing yards with 1,542 (90.7 per contest) and 20th in rushing touchdowns with 11.
Las Vegas ranked 24th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency (48.9%) and 24th in third-down efficiency (35.6%).
Last season, Las Vegas had one of the top defenses in the league, ranking ninth in the NFL by giving up 19.5 points per game. It ranked 15th in the NFL with 330.9 total yards allowed per contest.
When it came to defending the pass, the Raiders ranked 12th in the NFL in passing yards allowed (3,610) and 10th in passing TDs allowed (21).
Against the run, the Raiders gave up 2,015 rushing yards last year, ranking 21st in the league. When it came to rushing touchdowns allowed, they ranked 17th in the NFL with 15.
On defense, Las Vegas ranked 26th in the NFL in third-down percentage allowed at 41.4%. In red-zone percentage allowed, it ranked 26th at 62.5%.
Chargers Leaders
Justin Herbert threw for 3,134 yards (241.1 per game) while completing 65.1% of his passes (297-for-456), with 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions last year. He also carried the ball 52 times for 228 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 17.5 yards per game.
A season ago Gus Edwards picked up 810 rushing yards (47.6 per game) and scored 13 touchdowns.
Last season Josh Palmer hauled in 38 passes for 581 yards (58.1 per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
Quentin Johnston tacked on 38 catches for 431 yards and two touchdowns.
Hayden Hurst caught 18 passes for 184 yards and one touchdown, averaging 20.4 yards per game.
Last season, Khalil Mack collected 17 sacks, 21 TFL and 74 tackles.
Derwin James racked up 125 tackles, five TFL, two sacks, and one interception over his last campaign.
Asante Samuel Jr. picked off two passes while adding 63 tackles, one TFL, and 13 passes defended a season ago.
Raiders Leaders
Last season Gardner Minshew collected 3,305 passing yards (206.6 per game) while going 305-for-490 (62.2%) and throwing for 15 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
Alexander Mattison rushed for 700 yards on 180 carries (43.8 yards per game) a season ago.
Zamir White totaled 451 rushing yards on 104 carries with one touchdown on the ground last year.
Davante Adams hauled in 103 passes for 1,144 yards last year while scoring eight touchdowns. He was targeted 175 times, and averaged 67.3 yards per game.
Jakobi Meyers chipped in with 71 grabs for 807 yards and eight touchdowns. He was targeted 106 times, and put up 50.4 receiving yards per game.
Tre Tucker caught 19 passes on 34 targets for 331 yards and two TDs.
Maxx Crosby had a solid body of work a year ago, collecting 14.5 sacks, 23 TFL and 90 tackles.
Robert Spillane’s 2023 campaign saw him total 148 tackles, seven TFL, 3.5 sacks, and three interceptions.
Chargers Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
Las Vegas |
– |
CBS |
9/15/2024 |
at Carolina |
– |
CBS |
9/22/2024 |
at Pittsburgh |
– |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
Kansas City |
– |
CBS |
10/13/2024 |
at Denver |
– |
CBS |
10/21/2024 |
at Arizona |
– |
ESPN+ |
10/27/2024 |
New Orleans |
– |
FOX |
11/3/2024 |
at Cleveland |
– |
CBS |
11/10/2024 |
Tennessee |
– |
FOX |
11/17/2024 |
Cincinnati |
– |
CBS |
11/25/2024 |
Baltimore |
– |
ESPN |
12/1/2024 |
at Atlanta |
– |
CBS |
12/8/2024 |
at Kansas City |
– |
NBC |
12/15/2024 |
Tampa Bay |
– |
FOX |
12/22/2024 |
Denver |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
at New England |
– |
– |
TBD |
at Las Vegas |
– |
– |
Raiders Schedule
Date |
Opponent |
Score |
TV |
9/8/2024 |
at Los Angeles |
– |
CBS |
9/15/2024 |
at Baltimore |
– |
CBS |
9/22/2024 |
Carolina |
– |
CBS |
9/29/2024 |
Cleveland |
– |
CBS |
10/6/2024 |
at Denver |
– |
FOX |
10/13/2024 |
Pittsburgh |
– |
CBS |
10/20/2024 |
at Los Angeles |
– |
CBS |
10/27/2024 |
Kansas City |
– |
CBS |
11/3/2024 |
at Cincinnati |
– |
FOX |
11/17/2024 |
at Miami |
– |
CBS |
11/24/2024 |
Denver |
– |
CBS |
11/29/2024 |
at Kansas City |
– |
Amazon Prime Video |
12/8/2024 |
at Tampa Bay |
– |
CBS |
12/16/2024 |
Atlanta |
– |
ESPN |
12/22/2024 |
Jacksonville |
– |
CBS |
12/29/2024 |
at New Orleans |
– |
FOX |
TBD |
Los Angeles |
– |
– |
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