The Oakland Raiders are still alive for the postseason.
Yes, after losing four games in a row, and having their playoff aspirations taken out of their hands, the Silver and Black, following their 24-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers still have dreams of making the postseason tournament.
Once again, they'll need a little help, but next week's regular season finale in Denver just got a whole lot more interesting; that said, before we shift our focus to Week 17, let's look back at Sunday's win at Dignity Health Park and see what we can learn from the playtime percentages.
| Player | Pos. | Offense | Defense | Special Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Miller | T | 63 - 100% | 4 - 15% | |
| D Good | G | 63 - 100% | 4 - 15% | |
| G Jackson | G | 63 - 100% | 3 - 11% | |
| D Carr | QB | 63 - 100% | ||
| R Hudson | C | 63 - 100% | ||
| T Williams | WR | 55 - 87% | 1 - 4% | |
| D Waller | TE | 51 - 81% | 1 - 4% | |
| D Sharpe | T | 49 - 78% | 4 - 15% | |
| D Washington | RB | 40 - 63% | 2 - 7% | |
| Z Jones | WR | 33 - 52% | ||
| H Renfrow | WR | 29 - 46% | 5 - 19% | |
| A Ingold | FB | 24 - 38% | 14 - 52% | |
| J Richard | RB | 24 - 38% | 3 - 11% | |
| B Parker | T | 20 - 32% | 4 - 15% | |
| E Tomlinson | TE | 19 - 30% | 4 - 15% | |
| D Carrier | TE | 18 - 29% | 24 - 89% | |
| R Gafford | WR | 10 - 16% | 1 - 4% | |
| M Ateman | WR | 6 - 10% | 3 - 11% | |
| E Harris | SS | 61 - 100% | 11 - 41% | |
| W Compton | LB | 61 - 100% | 8 - 30% | |
| D Worley | CB | 59 - 97% | ||
| N Lawson | CB | 57 - 93% | 15 - 56% | |
| M Crosby | DE | 49 - 80% | 9 - 33% | |
| T Mullen | CB | 49 - 80% | 5 - 19% | |
| M Hurst | DT | 40 - 66% | 3 - 11% | |
| T Whitehead | LB | 37 - 61% | ||
| D Jordan | DE | 31 - 51% | 9 - 33% | |
| P Hall | DT | 31 - 51% | ||
| L Joyner | FS | 31 - 51% | ||
| K Nixon | CB | 30 - 49% | 19 - 70% | |
| C Ferrell | DE | 30 - 49% | 3 - 11% | |
| J Hankins | DT | 30 - 49% | 3 - 11% | |
| B Mayowa | DE | 23 - 38% | ||
| C Riley | FS | 19 - 31% | 19 - 70% | |
| N Morrow | LB | 15 - 25% | 17 - 63% | |
| J Mauro | DE | 12 - 20% | 3 - 11% | |
| K Wilber | LB | 5 - 8% | 22 - 81% | |
| D Leavitt | SS | 20 - 74% | ||
| R Smith | RB | 13 - 48% | ||
| T Sieg | LS | 9 - 33% | ||
| N Nelson | CB | 9 - 33% | ||
| A Cole | P | 9 - 33% | ||
| D Carlson | K | 9 - 33% | ||
| A James | T | 4 - 15% | ||
| L Cotton | G | 1 - 4% |
Offense
Hunter Renfrow, we missed you so – Derek Carr and the Raiders' offense got an early Christmas present with the return of Hunter Renfrow against the Bolts. After missing three games due to injury, the slippery rookie played 29 snaps (46 percent) Sunday afternoon, hauling in seven catches for a team-high 107 yards and a touchdown. With Renfrow's 56-yard touchdown, he is now the only rookie wide receiver in the NFL with two receiving touchdowns of 50-plus yards.
DeAndré Washington steps up – Without the services of Josh Jacobs, once again, Washington and Jalen Richard stepped up and filled the void left by the stud rookie. Washington, in particular, was a man on a mission, playing 40 offensive snaps (63 percent), carrying the ball 23 times for 85 yards and a touchdown, his third of the season. He also hauled in two passes for 21 yards.
Derek Carr orchestrates the offense – The Raiders' starting quarterback was very impressive at Dignity Health Park. Carr went the distance against the Chargers – 63 snaps in this case – and was incredibly judicious with the ball, connecting on 26 of his 30 pass attempts, totaling 291 yards and a touchdown. Oh, and he added another score with his legs, just for good measure.
Defense
Will Compton paces the defense – Make it back-to-back games where the veteran linebacker went wire to wire for the Silver and Black. In Sunday's win over the Bolts, Compton played all 61 defensive snaps – along with safety Erik Harris – and finished the game with a team-high 12 tackles.
Daryl Worley does it all – Man, we have to give a huge shout-out to Daryl Worley. The versatile defensive back made the start at strong safety for the Silver and Black, and then played all but two snaps in the win against the Chargers, at a multitude of positions, no less. All told, Worley finished Week 16 with five tackles, but his true impact can't be measured by just looking at the stat sheet.
Clelin Ferrell gets home – There must be something about playing the Chargers that No. 96 likes, as he's now tallied 3.5 sacks in the two games against the Bolts this season. Ferrell played 30 defensive snaps (49 percent) at Dignity Health Park and finished his afternoon with two tackles and the aforementioned sack.
Take a look at photos from the Raiders' Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) and safety Erik Harris (25) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch and takes it 56 yards for a touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch and takes it 56 yards for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch and takes it 56 yards for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch and takes it 56 yards for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates with wide receiver Zay Jones (12) after making a 56-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) after a 56-yard touchdown catch against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates with quarterback Derek Carr (4) after a 56-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a PAT during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) and tackle Denzelle Good (71) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) and defensive end Josh Mauro (97) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) and cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) and linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) and defensive tackle P.J. Hall (92) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Josh Mauro (97) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) and defensive end Josh Mauro (97) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) and defensive end Josh Mauro (97) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Nicholas Morrow (50) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96), linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) and defensive tackle P.J. Hall (92) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive tackle P.J. Hall (92) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) and tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (12) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders fans celebrate after quarterback Derek Carr (4) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates with fans after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a PAT during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and guard Lester Cotton Sr. (67) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and long snapper Trent Sieg (47) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders tackle David Sharpe (72) and guard Gabe Jackson (66) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) and tackle Denzelle Good (71) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) and running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes for a 5-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51), defensive end Dion Jordan (95) and defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and Head Coach Jon Gruden during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders fans during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
The Raiders huddle during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders fans during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders defensive end Dion Jordan (95) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) and fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden in the locker room following the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) and Head Coach Jon Gruden in the locker room following the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at ROKiT Field at Dignity Health Sports Park.
