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Raiders vs. Chargers Live Game Thread

Get all the latest regular season action with our Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers live game updates thread.

Michael France

Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of an empty SoFi Stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; A general overall view of an empty SoFi Stadium before the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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INGLEWOOD, Cal. -- The Las Vegas Raiders kickoff the 2024 regular season with a matchup against an AFC West rival, the Los Angeles Chargers.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

The Raiders are looking to start on the right foot with head coach Antonio Pierce. Pierce spent the offseason rebuilding the Raiders to fit his vision. The Silver and Black are emphasizing defense, physicality, and a balanced offense that will rely on a bruising run game and a vertical passing attack.

Gardner Minshew II, named the starting quarterback after a tight battle with Aidan O'Connell, will have plenty of weapons to distribute the ball to in Davante Adams, Jakobi Meyers, Tre Tucker, Michael Mayer, and highly touted rookie Brock Bowers.

Defensively, the Raiders are looking to continue the dominance they were able to establish when Pierce took over as head coach last season. All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby leads a talented front seven with offseason signee Christian Wilkins, who will make a huge impact Day 1.

The Raiders suffered a huge blow, however, when defensive end Malcolm Koonce was ruled out on Friday by Pierce and placed on the injured reserve on Saturday.

The Raiders are more confident with their secondary this season. It was their biggest concern and while it is the weakest facet of their defense, the improve of key players promises a brighter 2024 than 2023. Cornerback Jack Jones looks to breakout as an elite player this season.

The Chargers will be rejuvenated with the arrival of head coach Jim Harbaugh, fresh off a national championship with the University of Michigan.

Here's how to watch Friday's game:

TV: CBS

Venue: SoFI Stadium, Inglewood, California

Kickoff: 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT

If you are a resident in the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app on iOS and Android.

Radio: Raider Nation Radio 920 AM

You can listen to the game on Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.

Click the link here for details regarding the Raiders' affiliate stations nationwide.

The Raiders app also provides radio coverage along with its broadcast.

We'll be keeping you posted with live updates throughout the contest.

START OF FIRST QUARTER:

PENALTY: False start against the Chargers.

PENALTY: Offside against the Raiders.

SACK: Raiders' Maxx Crosby sacks Justin Herbert.

PENALTY: False start against the Chargers.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders' Zamir White is stopped short on a fourth-and-1. Chargers take over on the Raider 40.

PENALTY: Holding against the Chargers.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Cameron Dicker's 53-yard attempt is GOOD. Chargers lead, 3-0.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 2: Raiders Alexander Mattison rushes for a 31-yard touchdown. Extra point attempt is GOOD. Raiders lead, 7-3.

PENALTY: False start against the Chargers.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Raiders lead, 7-3.

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

PENALTY: False start against the Chargers.

SACK: Chargers' Khalil Mack sacks Raiders' Gardner Minshew.

SACK: Chargers' Joey Bosa sacks Raiders' Gardner Minshew.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING:

TURNOVER: Raiders' Gardner Minshew fumbles, recovered by Chargers' Khalil Mack.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 3: Cameron Dicker's 25-yard field goal is GOOD. Raiders lead, 7-6.

END OF FIRST HALF: Raiders lead, 7-6.

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The first half was marked by a dominant defensive performance from the Raiders. They held the Chargers to just 83 total yards and four first downs. The Chargers were 0 fo 7 on third down conversions.

The Raiders flew around the field and played physical, as planned by Pierce's vision. Minshew was effective, going 11 of 15 passing with 99 yards. Minshew had a costly fumble, however, which led to the Chargers' last field goal.

Running back Alexander Mattison scored the Raiders' lone touchdown, a 31-yard run. So far, the Raiders have vastly outplayed their opponent.

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START OF THE THIRD QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE NO. 4: Cameron Dicker's 24-yard field goal attempt is GOOD. Chargers lead, 9-7.

PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness against the Chargers.

PENALTY: Holding against the Raiders.

TURNOVER: Raiders' Zamir White fumbles, recovered by Chargers' Ja'Sir Taylor recovers.

REVIEW: After review, Trevon Moehrig's interception of Chargers' Justin Herbert is ruled incomplete pass.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders' Daniel Carlson can't convert on 49-yard field goal attempt. Chargers take over on their own 39.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Chargers lead, 9-7.

START OF THE FOURTH QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE NO. 5: Chargers' JK Dobbins rushes for a 12-yard touchdown. The extra point attempt is GOOD. Chargers lead, 16-7.

SACK: Chargers' Khalil Mack sacks Gardner Minshew.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Raiders' Daniel Carlson converts on 32-yard field goal attempt. Chargers lead, 16-10.

TIMEOUT: The Chargers use their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: The Raiders use their first timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: The Raiders use their second timeout of the half.

TIMEOUT: The Raiders use their third and final timeout of the half.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 6: Chargers' Justin Herbert connects with wide receiver Ladd McConkey for a 10-yard touchdown. 2-point conversion is no good. Chargers lead, 22-10.

PENALTIES: Offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties against the Raiders and Chargers. Raiders Jack Jones and Chargers Joshua Palmer ejected.

TWO-MINUTE WARNING: Chargers lead, 22-10.

INTERCEPTION: Chargers' Poona Ford intercepts Gardner Minshew.

FINAL: Chargers win, 22-10.

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