San Diego Chargers 35 - Oakland Raiders 17
The Chargers, having already locked up a bye, came into this one with nothing to play for but pride but were able to triumph over a Raiders team that has also locked up a playoff spot. The Raiders elected to play their starters while the Chargers rested a few guys (Rivers, Charles, and Austin. Marshall and Ridley came out later) but the Bolts were still able to come out on top. The Chargers offense accounted for all but 3 points in this game, as Matt Flynn played well at times but also threw two pick sixes near his own endzone.
Flynn was 9 of 17 for 159 yards, 3 TDs and 4 INTs. An up and down game, but not a bad performance considering he's the backup and I wasn't using a lot of my normal plays.
Tavaris Jackson was 7 of 14 for 102 yards, 0 TDs and 3 INT. Clausen came in to spell him later and threw a pick of his own.
Ridley did most of the work here with Charles resting, carrying 21 times for 120 yards and 2 TDs before yielding to David Wilson late.
Bradshaw carried 5 times for 10 total yards.
Brian Hartline had 4 catches for 52 yards and 2 TDs, while Marshall also had 52 yards for 1 TD on 3 catches.
Mike Wallace lead the Raiders with 5 catches for 96 yards.
The Chargers got 2 picks from Haden, and 1 each from Talib and Jenkins. Brandon Spikes and Cameron Jordan each forced a fumble, one of which Talib recovered. Likely Rookie of the Year Dont'a Hightower had another sack, with Jordan and Shaughnessy each adding one as well.
The Raiders got pick sixes from Polamalu (who had 2 picks total) and Williams, with McGee also adding a pick. Kampman and Kendricks each had a sack.
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gg MA! Glad to start out this division rivalry with a win. Good luck in the playoffs!
Chargers finish the season 14-2 and head into their bye week fully healthy and ready for action.