The Las Vegas Raiders will play the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 1. The game will be played at 4:05 p.m. ET today at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, and will air on CBS.
Raiders vs Chargers pregame odds for Sunday
The NFL betting odds have the Chargers as a -3.0-point favorite on the point spread. The over/under for the game stands at 40.0 points. The moneyline odds have the Chargers at -156 and the Raiders at +131. Specific Massachusetts sportsbook lines include:
- DraftKings: Raiders +3.0, over/under 40.0
- FanDuel: Raiders +3.0, over/under 39.5
- Caesars: Raiders +3.0, over/under 40.5
- BetMGM: Raiders +3.0, over/under 40.0
Odds are subject to change for Raiders vs Chargers
Raiders vs Chargers last season standings & stats
The Las Vegas Raiders finished the 2023 season with an 8-9 record, ranking 2nd in the AFC West. They scored 332 points and allowed 331 points, with a division rank of 2nd and a conference rank of 11th. The Raiders had 36 touchdowns, 4,922 offensive yards, and a turnover differential of -2.
The Raiders’ offensive stats include 1,542 rushing yards and 3,380 passing yards. They had 292 first downs, 75 penalties, and a time of possession averaging 29:34 minutes per game. The Raiders’ defense recorded 46 sacks and 22 takeaways.
The Los Angeles Chargers ended the 2023 season with a 5-12 record, placing 4th in the AFC West. They scored 346 points and conceded 398 points, with a division rank of 4th and a conference rank of 15th. The Chargers had 36 touchdowns, 5,599 offensive yards, and a turnover differential of 0.
The Chargers’ offensive stats include 1,642 rushing yards and 3,957 passing yards. They had 319 first downs, 79 penalties, and a time of possession averaging 29:57 minutes per game. The Chargers’ defense recorded 48 sacks and 21 takeaways.
Previous season player stats & current injuries for Raiders vs Chargers
For the Raiders, key offensive contributors include wide receiver Davante Adams with 103 receptions, and quarterback Aidan O’Connell with 2,218 passing yards and 12 passing touchdowns. Running back Josh Jacobs had 37 receptions, while tight end Michael Mayer had 27 receptions. Jacobs is no longer with the Raiders and is now playing for the Green Bay Packers.
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who played 7 games, contributed 1,205 passing yards and 7 passing touchdowns. Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers added 71 receptions and 1 passing touchdown. Running back Zamir White had 15 receptions, while wide receiver Tre Tucker had 19 receptions. Gardner Minshew will start at QB for Las Vegas today against LA.
The Chargers’ key players include quarterback Justin Herbert with 3,134 passing yards and 20 passing touchdowns, and wide receiver Keenan Allen with 108 receptions. Running back Austin Ekeler had 51 receptions, while tight end Gerald Everett had 51 receptions.
Quarterback Easton Stick, who played 5 games, contributed 1,129 passing yards and 3 passing touchdowns. Wide receiver Joshua Palmer had 38 receptions, while wide receiver Quentin Johnston had 38 receptions. Running back Joshua Kelley had 8 receptions. Both Allen and Ekler signed with different teams in the offseason and are no longer with the Chargers.
Injury concerns include Raiders’ tight end Brock Bowers, who is set to make his NFL debut after recovering from a foot injury. For the Chargers, wide receiver DJ Chark has been placed on injured reserve due to a hip injury.
Raiders vs Chargers recent news
Las Vegas Raiders’ first-round tight end Brock Bowers is off the injury report and ready to make his NFL debut against the Chargers. Bowers is expected to be a key target in the Raiders’ passing game.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been cleared to play in Sunday’s opener against the Raiders. Despite being listed on the injury report earlier this week due to a foot issue, Herbert has recovered and is set for action.
