Raiders' run attack taking it to Chargers
After running the ball over 40 times last week, the Raiders have decided to adapt to the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality.
The Silver and Black has decided not to shy away from the run game in Los Angeles, and it's resulted in great success in the first half. The Raiders have totaled nearly 100 rushing yards including scores on runs from Josh Jacobs and Devontae Booker.
The performance in the run game is even more commendable considering that the Raiders are missing three starting offensive lineman. The Chargers defense also has given up the eighth-least amount of rushing yards this season so far.
It will be exciting to see if Jacobs, Booker and Richard can continue to gain big yards in SoFi Stadium in the second half.
Herbert-to-Allen connection is keeping Chargers afloat
Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert has looked pedestrian at some points during the first half, however you wouldn't have noticed thanks to his main target.
Justin Herbert did a great job in the first half finding his Pro Bowl receiver Keenan Allen. The two combined for 81 yards on six catches and a 27-yard touchdown with less than a minute in the first half.
With Trayvon Mullen questionable to return (hamstring), Nevin Lawson and Isiah Johnson need to step up and contain Allen from having as big of a second half as he had in the first.
Raiders defense struggles getting Chargers off field
The Raiders defense has looked very efficient during certain points of the game, however has not been able to have consistent success against the Chargers offense.
The Raiders had a difficult time getting the Chargers off the field in the first half on third down. The Chargers converted 5 for 9 on third downs against the Raiders, including a momentum shifting third-and-16 conversion by the Chargers that resulted in a Keenan Allen touchdown to end the half.
If the Silver and Black want to come back to Vegas with a victory, they have to play high intensity defense on all three downs in the second half.
View photos from the Raiders' Week 9 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (2) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and center Rodney Hudson (61) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23), center Rodney Hudson (61) and guard Gabe Jackson (66) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Sam Young (70) and running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders guard Gabe Jackson (66), running back Devontae Booker (23) and tackle Sam Young (70) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Kendal Vickers (91) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) and defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Carl Nassib (94) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (94) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) and running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) and tackle Brandon Parker (75) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
The Raiders kick a PAT during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders head to the locker room during halftime of the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tackle Brandon Parker (75) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (12) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards (89) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and safety Erik Harris (25) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13), wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) and quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Jaryd Jones-Smith (72), tight end Darren Waller (83) and tight end Foster Moreau (87) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Devontae Booker (23) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi 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 SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) and punter AJ Cole (6) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) and safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Cory Littleton (42) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Jason Witten (82) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson (31) and wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) during the regular season game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
