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WR Courtland Sutton last week eclipsed 6,000 receiving yards in just his 110th game. He became the third-fastest Bronco to reach that mark, behind only Broncos Ring of Fame WRs Demaryius Thomas (76 games) and Rod Smith (95 games). Sutton has five touchdowns this season and 23 since Sean Payton took over as head coach in 2023.
For Week 13 the Raiders head to LA for their second matchup with the Chargers of the season. The two teams are headed in different directions with the Raiders on their second long losing streak of the season and the Chargers winning three of their last four. The game will be on CBS, with kickoff at 1:25 pm Pacific (4:25 pm ET).
USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 13 showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders
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Chargers vs. Raiders: What LA must do on defense to win the game
Here's what Jim Harbaugh's squad needs to do defensively to come away with the win.
Head Coach Pete Carroll addresses the media following the Raiders' Week 13 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Silver and Black dropped another game to an AFC West rival, losing 31-14 in Los Angeles. Watch as tight end Brock Bowers comes down with an insane one-handed touchdown grab against the Chargers.
Ashton Jeanty has been on a dramatic backslide. Can he get going in Greg Olson's second game as offensive coordinator?
LOS ANGELES -- The Las Vegas Raiders hoped the decision to move on from offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, with quarterbacks coach Greg Olson filling in as interim OC, would rejuvenate them during the final stretch of a dreadful regular season.
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4 games that will impact the Raiders' 2026 NFL draft positioning
The Las Vegas Raiders moved up in the 2026 NFL draft order following Sunday's Week 13 defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders are currently slated to own the No. 4 overall selection. With five critical games remaining, the draft order will receive weekly shake-ups.
Geno Smith was sacked five times, Ashton Jeanty was limited to 2.1 yards per carry and the Raiders went 2-of-8 (25 percent) on third downs. In contrast, the Chargers outgained the Raiders 192-31 on the ground with a 70.6 percent conversion rate on third down situations.
Harvey has yet to fumble the football in 105 total touches. He now faces a 16th-ranked Raiders' defense that surrenders 323.3 yards per game. The Raiders also allow 110.8 rushing yards per contest, while the Broncos’ 14th-best ground attack is producing 119.3 yards per game.
A Week 14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders could give the Denver Broncos a tiebreaker edge over the New England Patriots in the AFC, but a tough finish to the season will test their playoff hopes.