The message is the same, even though the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers find themselves in very different places going into their game Sunday: It’s time to get going.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- When describing the Chargers (8-4), the spotlight is usually on quarterback Justin Herbert or an offensive weapon like running back Kimani Vidal, who surpassed 100 rushing yards again. But Sunday’s 31-14 victory over the Las Vegas ...

INGLEWOOD, Calif.--The Las Vegas Raiders hope to sneak up on the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. After last week's home loss, the Raiders hit the road to face an opponent they are all too familiar with. Earlier this week, Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll ...

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The NFL officially unveiled its Pro Bowl selections on Tuesday, and the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams and the Las Vegas Raiders, will have a strong presence when the 2026 Pro Bowl Games arrive in San Francisco.

If the Raiders decide to move on from head coach Pete Carroll, current Chargers DC Jesse Minter could be his replacement.

The Raiders finished the afternoon with a paltry two-for-eight conversion rate on third down, mostly due to the sacks. On the other hand, the Chargers went 12-for-17, using a strong running game lead by Kimani Vidal and a quick passing attack from Justin Herbert to keep the chains moving.

The Chargers have a 67 percent chance to end up as the No. 7 seed in the playoffs, particularly with them resting starters on Sunday.

The Houston Texans will face the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, with significant postseason stakes for both teams.

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