Chargers-Raiders Game Day Updates Week 15 2023

The Bolts are 5-9 after a loss on Thursday night in Las Vegas.

Here is a recap of Week 15:

Derwin James, Jr., was the lone Chargers captain. The Raiders won the toss and elected to defer as the Chargers began on offense with quarterback Easton Stick at the Las Vegas 29-yard line. But the unit went three-and-out to open the game as Stick’s third-down pass fell incomplete. The Raiders started at their own 32 after a fair catch interference call on Ja’Sir Taylor. Las Vegas marched down the field for a touchdown as the Chargers defense couldn’t get off the field on three separate third downs. Down 7-0 early, Stick found Jalen Guyton and Gerald Everett for chunk plays to get the Chargers offense near midfield. But Stick fumbled as the Raiders recovered at the Chargers 42 and turned the takeaway into points on a 30-yard touchdown pass.The Bolts ensuing drive lasted just one play as Joshua Kelley fumbled and the Raiders recovered at the Chargers 31. Las Vegas added to its lead with a 22-yard touchdown pass as the Bolts fell behind 21-0 in the first quarter.

The teams traded punts early in the second quarter before the Bolts fumbled again, this time on a punt return. Derius Davis was stripped of the ball as the Raiders took over at the Chargers 14. Las Vegas added to its lead with an 11-yard touchdown pass. The Bolts then went three-and-out before the Raiders added to their lead with a 26-yard touchdown run. The Bolts offense neared midfield but were stopped short on running plays on third and fourth-and-1. Las Vegas added to its lead with a touchdown pass with 31 seconds left before halftime.

The Raiders scored on their opening possession of the second half to increase their lead. But the Bolts responded with a 79-yard touchdown pass from Easton Stick to Joshua Palmer. It was Stick’s first NFL touchdown pass.