The Battle of the Ducks
We did not expect for this to happen, but it's going down.
Quarterback Derek Carr suffered a groin injury running out of bounds in the redzone in the first half, and as of halftime, his status to return to the game is questionable.
With his injury, backup QB and Heisman winner Marcus Mariota has stepped in to battle across from fellow Oregon alum Justin Herbert. The two former Ducks have both put up great games in the first half with Justin Herbert throwing for 194 yards and two touchdowns. Mariota has looked stellar in Carr's place going 5/5 for 80 yards and a touchdown in his first action in a Raiders uniform.
Hopefully Carr's injury wasn't serious and No. 4 will be healthy moving forward, but Mariota has done everything in his power to keep the Silver and Black in this game.
Raiders can't get off the field
The Raiders defense has looked more intense under interim defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. Only problem is that it hasn't been effective on third downs.
The Silver and Black defense has been dominated by Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense on third-down situations in the first half. The Chargers have been able to go 5-for-7 on third downs alone.
If the Raiders defense can start holding up on third downs and give the ball back to their offense, this might be a much different game in the second half.
Run the dang ball
With the offense line looking hungry and healthy, they must continue to rely on the run attack.
There were a handful of run plays executed by the Raiders in the first half, including one big-time cutback by Josh Jacobs for 20 of his 33 first-half rushing yards. Mariota also looked dynamic on an 11-yard RPO.
The Raiders offense has all the tools to move the ball on the ground against a hobbled Chargers defense, and it might be wise for them to do so in the second half.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 15 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on Thursday Night Football.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (36) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) and defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and center Rodney Hudson (61) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66), running back Josh Jacobs (28) and tackle Denzelle Good (71) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28), tackle Denzelle Good (71), tackle Kolton Miller (74) and tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44), cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) and safety Erik Harris (25) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders defense huddles during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Erik Harris (25), linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after making a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Denzelle Good (71), tackle Kolton Miller (74) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with tight end Foster Moreau (87) after making a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after making a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after making a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates with quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) after making a 35-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99), linebacker Raekwon McMillan (54), defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (90) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Keisean Nixon (22) and safety Erik Harris (25) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Theo Riddick (35) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Denzelle Good (71), tight end Darren Waller (83), center Rodney Hudson (61), guard Gabe Jackson (66) and running back Theo Riddick (35) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66)m center Rodney Hudson (61), running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Denzelle Good (71), tackle Kolton Miller (74), running back Josh Jacobs (28) and wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with fullback Alec Ingold (45) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with tight end Foster Moreau (87) and tight end Derek Carrier (85) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with tight end Derek Carrier (85), tight end Foster Moreau (87) and guard Gabe Jackson (66) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates with fcenter Rodney Hudson (61) after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Trent Brown (77), guard Gabe Jackson (66), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Denzelle Good (71) tackle Kolton Miller (74), wide receiver Zay Jones (12), running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders offense huddles during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a PAT during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Trent Brown (77), guard Gabe Jackson (66), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Denzelle Good (71), tight end Darren Waller (83), running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (36) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) and defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98), linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Kyle Wilber (58) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Trent Brown (77), guard Gabe Jackson (66), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Denzelle Good (71), tackle Kolton Miller (74), running back Devontae Booker (23) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Trent Brown (77), guard Gabe Jackson (66), center Rodney Hudson (61), tackle Denzelle Good (71), tackle Kolton Miller (74), running back Devontae Booker (23) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) and running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Dallin Leavitt (32) and kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium.
