The Los Angeles Chargers will return from their bye to host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. The Chargers beat the Raiders 20-9 back in Week 2 and will be looking for a season sweep.
At 7-4, the Chargers currently hold a Wild Card spot in a very competitive AFC race, but the team still holds hope that it can catch the Denver Broncos in the division race. Defeating a poor Raiders team that sits at 2-9 on the season is a must.
Pete Carroll would love to hand his long-time rival Jim Harbaugh a tough defeat that hurts his team's playoff chances, so the Chargers can't overlook their opponent with a massive game against the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles looming in Week 14.
How do the experts see this one going?
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Week 13 expert picks
Vinnie Iyer, AllSportsPeople: Chargers 30, Raiders 17
"Jim Harbaugh should have his team refocused after that Jaguars' road debacle before the bye. The Raiders' defense is falling apart and the offense just made a coordinator change from Chip Kelly. The explosiveness of the Chargers' weapons around Justin Herbert come through more with a needed big rushing effort at home."
Bill Bender, AllSportsPeople: Chargers 24, Raiders 14
"Will the Raiders get a spark after firing offensive coordinator Chip Kelly? Las Vegas has averaged just 9.3 points per game in four straight road losses, and the Chargers are coming off a bye week after a 35-6 loss at Jacksonville. Los Angeles averages 23.8 points per game at home."
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports: Chargers 24, Raiders 10
"The Chargers are coming off a bye, while the Raiders are coming off a horrible showing in a loss to the Browns. That offensive showing led to the firing of coordinator Chip Kelly. It won't matter. The offense is lifeless because the line is awful. The Chargers don't have a great line either, but give me Justin Herbert over Geno Smith. Chargers take it."
Jeremy Cluff, Arizona Republic: Chargers 24, Raiders 16
"The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly after their fifth straight loss, but Las Vegas' issues run a lot deeper. Jim Harbaugh will top Pete Carroll in this matchup of former Pac-12 coaching rivals."
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