The Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders AFC West match on Thursday night was extremely close compared to other recent NFL games. The probability of either team qualifying for the playoffs was not great going into the match due to their respective 5-8 records.
The Chargers were able to maintain their competitive edge compared to the Raiders. Los Angeles’ 63-21 loss in particular highlights the significant performance difference that leaves many worried about head coach Brandon Staley’s future within the team. For the Chargers, breaking ties with him appears like the right move.
Nearing Thursday, the Chargers were in last place in the rankings, with a total defensive rating of 29, 27 yards per run, 17 points allowed per game, and 16 points scored per game.
Herbert became out for the season after receiving surgery to repair a broken right index finger earlier in the week, adding to Los Angeles’ already impressive injury record.In spite of all that has taken place, Brandon Staley’s coaching career reached rock bottom due to this loss.
There was a noticeable lack of self-assurance and desire on the part of the Chargers as they took the field. The Raiders were in a similar situation and had previously fired head coach Josh McDaniels following Week 8, so the same logic applied to them.
The chance to compete for the position of temporary coach Antonio Pierce was a major incentive for Las Vegas. Numerous Raiders players have voiced their interest in staying with the team and playing for a coach who gets them.
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- By beating the division-foe Chargers in Thursday’s game, the Raiders showed their dedication to their head coach.
- Las Vegas jumped out to a 42-0 lead at halftime and continued their aggressive play into intermission. As a counterpoint, the Chargers seemed unmotivated and unconcerned from the first whistle to the last. Brandon Staley Bolden, who hadn’t carried the ball all season before Thursday, was able to score a touchdown with no opposition from the defense.
- Jakobi Meyers was able to throw a touchdown pass because the Chargers let him. Also, three separate players were able to catch touchdown passes from quarterback Aidan O’Connell, who was not even named the starter in Week 15 owing to performance issues.
- Despite not having left tackle Kolton Miller or center Andre James on the field, the Chargers’ defense was only able to sack O’Connell once on Thursday, which is a significant drop from their first encounter when they did it seven times.
- As long as quarterback Easton Stick was under constant pressure, the Chargers’ offensive woes would not end. When a sack by Las Vegas turned into a fumble, the Chargers failed to do enough to either retrieve the ball or stop defensive lineman John Jenkins from scoring a score. A 79-yard score by wide receiver Joshua Palmer in the third quarter gave the Chargers hope, taking advantage of a coverage hole.
- Just the Los Angeles social media staff could find anything to celebrate, so not even this upbeat moment could spark excitement. The loss was so terrible for the Chargers that it became an embarrassment on almost every front, rather than just a loss. Las Vegas set a new record for most points allowed in a game in the Chargers’ 64-year existence with 63.
After losing to the the Ravens in Week 12, Chargers coach Brandon Staley said that the Chargers would be getting "blown out of the stadium" if his messaging had stopped coming across to players.
The Raiders lead 35-0 with 2:00 left in the second quarter.
— Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) December 15, 2023
That would be unfair to hold Herbert and No. 1 receiver Keenan Allen responsible for the Chargers’ bad performance since injuries like these are typical at this time of the season. Even while facing a long-time division competitor, the team’s lack of respect showed itself.
At halftime, Coach Brandon Staley told Thursday Night Football sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung, Jr. that his Chargers were not prepared to face the Raiders.No matter your level of skills, it is never acceptable to skimp on preparation. According to organization chairman Dean Spanos, it will prove to be the breaking point. It is essential that Brandon Staley go immediately, regardless of whether he has lost the respect of the locker room or has become indifferent.
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