NFL Game Preview: Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)

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Venue & Game Details

Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PT)

Broadcast: CBS: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross (field reporter)

Weather Forecast

(Note: SoFi Stadium has a fixed roof, so weather won’t directly impact play, but conditions matter for fans and travel.)

High/Low: 68°F / 54°F

Conditions: Sunny, mild Southern California day

Winds: 7 mph from the west

Precipitation:

Injury Report

Las Vegas Raiders:

QB Aidan O’Connell (shoulder) – Questionable

WR Davante Adams (ankle) – Questionable

RB Zamir White (knee) – OUT

LT Kolton Miller (back) – Questionable

CB Nate Hobbs (hamstring) – OUT

Los Angeles Chargers:

QB Justin Herbert (rib) – Probable

WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) – Questionable

RB Austin Ekeler (ankle) – Questionable

DE Joey Bosa (groin) – OUT

CB Asante Samuel Jr. (concussion protocol) – OUT

Team Recent Form

Las Vegas Raiders: Lost 6 straight; offense averaging just 16.8 points per game.

Los Angeles Chargers: Won 4 of last 5; offense averaging 27.4 points per game.

Player Matchups

QB Battle: Aidan O’Connell (if healthy) vs Justin Herbert. Herbert is top-10 in passing yards and TDs; O’Connell has struggled with turnovers.

WRs: Davante Adams vs Keenan Allen. Both nursing injuries, but when active, they are elite possession receivers.

RBs: Zamir White is out, leaving Raiders thin at RB; Ekeler (if active) provides dual-threat ability for Chargers.

Defense: Maxx Crosby (8 sacks) vs Chargers’ O-line; Khalil Mack (7 sacks) vs Raiders’ rookie tackles.

Series History

All-time: Raiders lead 67–59–2

Recent: Chargers have won 4 of last 5 meetings

Trend: Chargers swept Raiders in 2024

Betting ATS Records: Raiders 3–8 ATS; Chargers 6–5 ATS

Totals: Raiders UNDER 7–4; Chargers OVER 7–4

Home/Away Trends: Chargers 4–2 at home; Raiders 1–5 on road

Bottom Line

This AFC West clash is lopsided on paper. The Chargers are surging toward playoff contention, while the Raiders are in freefall with injuries and offensive struggles. Expect Herbert to exploit the Raiders’ secondary, with Keenan Allen and Ekeler (if active) providing balance. Raiders’ only hope is a big game from Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby disrupting Herbert.

RAIDERS NOTES:

• QB GENO SMITH completed 30 of 44 atts. (68.2 pct.) for 285 yards & TD in Week 12. Has 230+ pass yards & TD pass in 3 of his past 4 starts. Completed 20 of 27 atts. (74.1 pct.) for 210 yards & 2 TDs with 105.5 rating in last start at LAC (10/23/22 w/ Sea.). • RB ASHTON JEANTY led team with 108 scrimmage yards (58 rec., 50 rush) & had TD catch last week. Leads all rookies in scrimmage yards (825) & TDs (8). Has TD in 3 of his past 4. Had 43 rush yards in Week 2 meeting. • RB RAHEEM MOSTERT had 50 scrimmage yards (37 rush, 13 rec.) & rush TD in his last game vs. LAC (9/10/23 w/ Mia.). • WR TYLER LOCKETT led team with 62 rec. yards in Week 12. Had 7 catches in his last game vs. LAC (10/23/22 w/ Sea.). • WR TRE TUCKER had 28 rec. yards last week. Has 3+ catches in 3 of his past 4 vs. LAC. • TE BROCK BOWERS had 6 catches for 55 yards in Week 12. Aims for his 3rd in row with 55+ rec. yards. Had 6 catches for 58 yards in his only career game at LAC (9/8/24). • DE MAXX CROSBY led team with 8 tackles & had career-high 5 TFL last week. Has 124 TFL since entering NFL in 2019 & can surpass HOF DeMarcus Ware (127) for 3rd-most TFL by player in 1st 7 seasons since 2020. Has TFL in 6 of his past 7 vs. LAC. • DE CHARLES SNOWDEN had TFL & 1st-career INT in Week 12. Has TFL & PD in 2 of his past 3. • LB DEVIN WHITE had 6 tackles & TFL last week. Had 8 tackles & TFL in Week 2 meeting. • LB ELANDON ROBERTS had TFL & 3rd-career FR in Week 12. Had 5 tackles in Week 2 meeting. • S JEREMY CHINN had 6 tackles & 5th-career FF last week. Aims for his 9th in row with 6+ tackles. Had 6 tackles, TFL & PD in Week 2 meeting.

CHARGERS NOTES:

• QB JUSTIN HERBERT has TD pass in 10 of 11 games this season & 200+ pass yards in 5 of his past 6. Has 4th-most pass yards (23,784) by player in 1st 6 career seasons. Ranks 4th in NFL in comp. (250) & tied-5th in TD passes (19) in 2025. Has 20+ rush yards in 4 of his past 5. • RB KIMANI VIDAL aims for 3rd in row at SoFi Stadium with 100+ scrimmage yards & rush TD. • WR KEENAN ALLEN had team-high 53 rec. yards in Week 11. Has 4+ catches in 4 of his 5 games at SoFi Stadium this season. Had 5 catches for 61 yards & TD catch in last meeting. Aims for 12,000 career rec. yards (11,866) to become 20th WR since 1970 with 12,000+ rec. yards in 13 career seasons. • WR LADD MCCONKEY aims for 3rd in row at SoFi Stadium with 85+ rec. yards & TD. Aims for 4th in row vs. LV with 5+ catches. • TE ORONDE GADSEN ranks 4th among rookies with 507 rec. yards & tied-5th in rec. (37) this season. • LB KHALIL MACK aims for 4th in row at SoFi Stadium with sack. Had sack in last meeting. Ranks 3rd in NFL with 111.5 sacks since entering the league in 2014. • LB DAIYAN HENLEY had 10 tackles, 2 TFL, INT & sack in last meeting. Aims for 4th in row with 5+ tackles. • LB DENZEL PERRYMAN tied for team-high 7 tackles & TFL in Week 11. Has 7+ tackles in 2 of his past 3 games. • LB TULI TUIPULOTU has sack in 3 of his past 4. Aims for 5th in row with TFL. • CB DONTE JACKSON is 1 of 4 with INT in each of past 2 games. • CB ELIJAH MOLDEN tied for team-high 7 tackles in Week 11. Has 5+ tackles in 3 of his past 4 at SoFi Stadium. • S DERWIN JAMES has 5+ tackles in 2 of his past 3. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 vs. LV. Had 7 tackles & 2 PD in Week 2 meeting. • S R.J. MICKENS aims for 3rd in row at SoFi Stadium with INT.

Game Odds

Las Vegas Raiders                            40.5

Los Angeles Chargers                     – 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025