Chargers run over the Raiders – Improve to 8-4

Here’s a full recap of Los Angeles Chargers absolutely running all over Las Vegas Raiders and improving their record to 8-4 — and the key stats that show just how dominant the Bolts were.

Game Recap & Key Moments

• Final Score: Chargers 31, Raiders 14
• Scoring by quarter:
  • Raiders: 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 — 14 total
  • Chargers: 7 | 0 | 14 | 10 — 31 total

Big turning points

• Early in the game, Chargers’ QB Justin Herbert broke a bone in his non-throwing hand — but after a brief exit, he came back wearing a cast + glove and stayed in shotgun almost the entire game, handing off more than usual.
• Despite that, Herbert still threw 2 touchdown passes — one to Quentin Johnston and one to Ladd McConkey.
• But the real blow came on the ground: Kimani Vidal ripped off a 59 yard run for a touchdown less than a minute into the third quarter and that set the tone.

Key Stats — Chargers vs. Raiders

• Total offense: Chargers had 341 total yards vs. Raiders’ 156 yards.
• Time of possession: Chargers controlled the ball for 35:48, more than 11 minutes more than Las Vegas.
• Rushing attack: Chargers rushed 43 times for 192 yards and 2 TDs.
  • Kimani Vidal: 25 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD — a career day that anchored the run game.
  • Backup Jaret Patterson added 54 rushing yards and a late touchdown.
• Passing (Chargers): Herbert — 15-of-20, 151 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, all while playing injured.
• Raiders offense struggle: Las Vegas totaled only 156 offensive yards all game.
• Kimani Vidal today vs the Raiders: 5.1 per attempt

What This Win Means

• The Chargers improved to 8-4 overall and remained undefeated (4-0 in the AFC West this season).
• This was a big bounce-back after a rough loss to Jacksonville — The Chargers looked back in form, and their ground game really showed it.
• The win also underscored how dangerous this team can be even with their QB playing hurt: they leaned on their run game and played smart complementary football.

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— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) December 1, 2025