Chargers at Raiders Pre-Game Discussion (Week 18)

[jamrock]

I woke up a little while ago from a dream in which I was a race car owner and Ladd McConkey was my driver.

With Derius Davis suddenly looking like Tank Dell, Justin Herbert now has two WRs with 4.3ish speed who can wreak havoc on opposing coverages. It's going to be like having two Zay Flowers, only faster.

With Stone Smartt suddenly looking like Mike Williams, the passing game is now getting production from the TE position. Even Tucker freakin' Fisk is getting involved. Smartt is playing with increased confidence. He runs routes and makes catches like he knows he's the DB's daddy. He dominates, he rips the ball away and says, "that's effin' mine you shrimp!" He knows he's a physical mismatch for anybody trying to cover him. And he was a star basketballer in high school. Is QJ ever going to figure out he's a physical mismatch against almost every DB covering him and start using that to his advantage?

Odd dream but I'm with you on Derius and Stone. They have been key elements in the offensive production.

[sdchrgrboy]

I hope a lot of Chargers fans show up in Vegas that would rock. Go Chargers!

I'm heading to the Vegas for the game. Got some great club seats. Hoping it's a better experience than going to Oakland. Be my first trip back to Vegas in over 18 years

[Boltdiehard]

Odd dream but I'm with you on Derius and Stone. They have been key elements in the offensive production.

Davis has shown he can catch the fastball and Justin has noticed as well.

[AFCWEST]

KC is locked in at #1 seed. I wonder if they will play the starters? I think in the past they rested a lot of guys in the same situation.

Mahomes wife is expecting soon. I think he sits the entire game. Maybe wont travel?

[Xenos]

Can Denver miss the playoffs now?

They can only miss the playoffs if they lose next week also.

[FoutsFan]

I see Pitts losing to Cinn. Chargers are #5 and trounce that Texan team. Chiefs vs Chargers in the divisional round at Arrowhead. This will be a dog-fight. Hope all the key players for both teams are healthy. Chiefs maybe favored by 2? This could be a lengendary game.

Note: I hope Charger fans start giving up the Ref narrative. You guys have proven you can beat KC. No excuses. The future is YOURS. ENJOY a True RIVALRY.

Note: Going forward the Chargers should take over the AFC West. You had a great draft. You have a ton of cap space. You have plenty of draft picks with a proven GM and Head Coach. You have an Elite QB.
Chiefs have an elite QB, great GM and Head Coach. Very little cap space. Fewer draft picks. Aging stars on huge contracts. Lots of key free agents and little money to sign them. Rashee Rice facing suspension after recovering from injury next season. Likely a wild card team for a few seasons. Must retool.

LOL you think its Charger fans that believe that? Its everyone in the NFL that has vision.

I dont blame you, if the Chargers got those kinds of calls/non calls I would embrace it, especially after al these years of getting hosed by the refs.

[Velo]

The Raiders are bottom 5 in:

Rushing, 77.5 yds per game (league worst)
Turnover differential -17 (31st)
INTs thrown 15 (T28th)
Total giveaways 28 (30th)
Fumbles 13 (league worst)
Total offense 300 yds/game (28th)
Points scored 17.6/game (29th)
Points allowed 26/game (27th - 6th worst)

The Raiders are top 5 in:

[jamrock]

Mahomes wife is expecting soon. I think he sits the entire game. Maybe wont travel?

Chiefs have a bye. I don't think they sit Mahomes or other starters. Would be 3 weeks between games. Reid even plays Mahomes in the pre season for a few series

[jamrock]

Raiders Super Bowl is next week

[Formula 21]

More DD please.

[Boltdiehard]

The Raiders are bottom 5 in:

Rushing, 77.5 yds per game (league worst)
Turnover differential -17 (31st)
INTs thrown 15 (T28th)
Total giveaways 28 (30th)
Fumbles 13 (league worst)
Total offense 300 yds/game (28th)
Points scored 17.6/game (29th)
Points allowed 26/game (27th - 6th worst)

The Raiders are top 5 in:

They are +4 in turnovers in last two games and their offense looks better and I don’t think they’re going to lay down. Can’t wait I hope we destroy them.

[AK47]

The Raiders are bottom 5 in:

Rushing, 77.5 yds per game (league worst)
Turnover differential -17 (31st)
INTs thrown 15 (T28th)
Total giveaways 28 (30th)
Fumbles 13 (league worst)
Total offense 300 yds/game (28th)
Points scored 17.6/game (29th)
Points allowed 26/game (27th - 6th worst)

The Raiders are top 5 in:

Best Case scenario: Harbaugh shows clips of Chargers losing 21-63 to Raiders. Players take care of business early and Harbaughs rests starters in late 3rd quarter. Crosby goes purse shopping.

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