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Raiders-Chargers takeaways: Kimani Vidal, ground attack lead L.A. rout
- Herbert played most of the game after injuring his left hand and later faced a potential surgery, shaping the Chargers' outlook.
- Vidal paced the Chargers’ offense with 126 rushing yards on 25 carries, including a 59-yard TD run.
- Deefensively, Maxx Crosby had two sacks as the Raiders continued their rough stretch against divisional foes.
- The Chargers caught fire in the second half, scoring 17 unanswered points to seize control.
- Herbert’s availability remains uncertain after the hand injury and planned surgery, affecting the Week 14 outlook.
- The Chargers improved to 8-4, placing themselves solidly in the AFC playoff picture.
- Raiders coach Greg Olson faced offensive struggles as Las Vegas remained the league’s worst rushing team by EPA per play in this matchup.
- The Chargers’ pass rush looked formidable with Tuipulotu, Mack, and Oweh on the field together.
- The upcoming slate includes Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dallas, Houston, and Denver, testing the Chargers’ improved play.
- Bowers emerged as a primary receiving threat for Las Vegas, including two touchdowns.
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