Raiders Vs Chargers postgame Breakdown
Defense is ruling the first half at SoFi Stadium, as the Las Vegas Raiders hold a 7-6 lead over the Los Angeles Chargers at halftime. Maxx Crosby already has a sack and two quarterback hits for the Raiders, while the Chargers' duo of Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa have combined for two quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks.
The game's only touchdown is in the hands of Alexander Mattison. In his first game with the Raiders, Mattison took a pass in the flat from Gardner Minshew, eluded two defenders, and scored a 31-yard touchdown to give Las Vegas a 7-3 lead. No Raiders running back had a receiving touchdown last season, which made Mattison's touchdown all the more significant.
The Chargers got a gift from Minshew on a backward pass that Mack recovered and took to their 11-yard line. Los Angeles went three-and-out and kicked a field goal late in the second quarter to make it 7-6 at the break. The Chargers are 0-for-7 on third down and have just 83 yards of offense.