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Final Score Prediction

Chargers 27, Raiders 20

Fantasy Player Rankings and Projections by Mike Krueger
Oakland Raiders
Rank  Player Projections
QB 13 Carson Palmer Pass: 260, 2 TD Rush: 0, 0
RB 14 Michael Bush Rush: 80, 0 TD Rec: 2-20, 0
RB 51 Taiwan Jones Rush: 20, 0 TD Rec: 2-10, 0
WR 28 Denarius Moore Rec: 5-70, 1 TD
WR 33 Jacoby Ford Rec: 5-70, 1 TD
WR 45 Darrius Heyward-Bey Rec: 4-60, 0 TD
K 13 Sebastian Janikowski FG: 2/2 XP: 2/2
DEF 25 Defense / ST  
 
San Diego Chargers
Rank  Player Projections
QB 7 Philip Rivers Pass: 300, 2 TD Rush: 0, 0
RB 19 Ryan Mathews Rush: 80, 0 TD Rec: 3-20, 0
RB 22 Mike Tolbert Rush: 40, 1 TD Rec: 2-20, 0
WR 8 Vincent Jackson Rec: 6-90, 1 TD
WR 58 Patrick Crayton Rec: 3-40, 0 TD
WR 73 Vincent Brown Rec: 3-40, 0 TD
TE 2 Antonio Gates Rec: 6-70, 1 TD
TE 33 Randy McMichael Rec: 2-20, 0 TD
K 9 Nick Novak FG: 2/2 XP: 2/2
DEF 10 Defense / ST  

Game Notes

Raiders Seek 3rd straight win vs. SD... Oak. averages 151.9 rush yards per game, 2nd-most in AFC (Hou., 155.1)... In 3 starts vs. Chargers, QB Carson Palmer has completed 74 of 103 passes (71.8 pct.) for 1,023 yards with 9 TDs vs.1 INTs & 128.4 rating. Had career-high 440 pass yards vs. SD on 11/12/06 (w/ Bengals)... RB Darren McFadden totaled 127 scrimmage yards (97 rush, 30 receiving) with rush TD in last game vs. SD. RB Michael Bush has 199 rush yards with 2 rush TDs in past 2 vs. SD. Bush is averaging 97.5 rush yards per game in past 2 (195 total). Bush posted 1st TD catch of career last week... WR Jacoby Ford recorded 1st 100-yard rec. game of season last week (105). 14 of rookie WR Denarius Moore's (5th round, No. 148) 18 rec. have been for 1st downs (77.8 pct.)... LB Kamerion Wimbley has 3 sacks in 4 career games vs. SD... S Michael Huff has sack in each of past 2 games vs. SD...

Chargers Club has won 8 of past 9 in Nov... Chargers are tied for NFL-best with 24-7 (.774) record in division games from Nov. until the end of season since '02 (NE, 24-7)... For career vs. Raiders, QB Philip Rivers has 8-2 record with 12 TDs vs. 7 INTs & 87.8 rating. In past 2, Rivers is averaging 377 passing yards per game (754 total). Aims for 60th win as starting QB (59-29, .670)... RB Mike Tolbert had season-high 83 rush yards with rush TD last week. Ranks 4th among NFL RBs with career-best 32 rec. in '11... TE Antonio Gates has 9 TD catches in past 14 games vs. Raiders. Gates is averaging 84.5 rec. yards per game in past 2 (169 total)... WR Vincent Jackson aims for 4th consecutive game vs. Oak. with TD. Jackson tied career-best with 3 TD catches last week. WR Malcom Floyd had career-best 213 rec. yards vs. Raiders on 10/10/10... S Eric Weddle is tied for NFL-best with 5 INTs in '11 (KYLE ARRINGTON & CHARLES WOODSON, 5)... LB Antwan Barnes tied career-best with 2 sacks last week & has 3 sacks in past 2.


Results and Schedule
Oakland Raiders
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2011-09-12 DEN A W 23-20 +3
2 2011-09-18 BUF A L 35-38 -3
3 2011-09-25 NYJ H W 34-24 +10
4 2011-10-02 NE H L 19-31 -12
5 2011-10-09 HOU A W 25-20 +5
6 2011-10-16 CLE H W 24-17 +7
7 2011-10-23 KC H L 0-28 -28
8   Bye      
9 2011-11-06 DEN H L 24-38 -14
10 2011-11-10 SD A W 24-17 +7
11 2011-11-20 MIN A    
12 2011-11-27 CHI H    
13 2011-12-04 MIA A    
14 2011-12-11 GB A    
15 2011-12-18 DET H    
16 2011-12-24 KC A    
17 2012-01-01 SD H    
   
San Diego Chargers
Week Date Opp H/A Score Dif
1 2011-09-11 MIN H W 24-17 +7
2 2011-09-18 NE A L 21-35 -14
3 2011-09-25 KC H W 20-17 +3
4 2011-10-02 MIA H W 26-16 +10
5 2011-10-09 DEN A W 29-24 +5
6   Bye      
7 2011-10-23 NYJ A L 21-27 -6
8 2011-10-31 KC A L 20-23 -3
9 2011-11-06 GB H L 38-45 -7
10 2011-11-10 OAK H L 17-24 -7
11 2011-11-20 CHI A    
12 2011-11-27 DEN H    
13 2011-12-05 JAC A    
14 2011-12-11 BUF H    
15 2011-12-18 BAL H    
16 2011-12-24 DET A    
17 2012-01-01 OAK A    

Injury Report
Oakland Raiders
Out  QB Jason Campbell (Collarbone)
 CB Chris Johnson (Groin)
 RB Darren McFadden (Foot)
 CB Demarcus Van Dyke (Hamstring)
Questionable  OT Khalif Barnes (Shoulder)
 CB Chimdi Chekwa (Hamstring)
 FS Michael Huff (Ankle)
 K Sebastian Janikowski (Left Hamstring)
 MLB Rolando McClain (Ankle)
 SS Mike Mitchell (Ankle)
 OC Samson Satele (Knee)
 DT Richard Seymour (Ankle)
Probable  RB Rock Cartwright (Calf)
 FS Matt Giordano (Neck)
 QB Carson Palmer (Quadriceps)
 FB Marcel Reece (Shoulder)
IR  MLB Ricky Brown (Concussion)
 FS Hiram Eugene (Dislocated Hip)
 MLB Travis Goethel (Knee)
 DE Matt Shaughnessy (Shoulder)
   
San Diego Chargers
Out  DE Luis Castillo (Tibia)
 OG Kris Dielman (Concussion)
Doubtful  WR Malcom Floyd (Hip)
 OLB Shaun Phillips (Foot)
Probable  OLB Antwan Barnes (Calf)
 ILB Donald Butler (Illness)
 OLB Na'il Diggs (Knee)
 WR Richard Goodman (Groin)
 SS Steve Gregory (Thigh)
 RB Ryan Mathews (Groin)
 ILB Takeo Spikes (Biceps)
IR  ILB Stephen Cooper (Triceps)
 OLB Larry English (Broken Left Foot)
 K Nate Kaeding (Left Knee ACL)
 ILB Jonas Mouton (Shoulder)
 SS Bob Sanders (Knee)

Offense Stats Comparison
  OAK
 Offense 
SD
 Offense 
NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Points for 22.3 25.3 22.2 SD
Rushing yards 135.3 104.7 121.9 OAK
Rushing yards per attempt 4.65 4.20 4.49 OAK
Completion % 53.0% 59.8% 59.5% SD
Passing yards 226.0 284.0 227.6 SD
Passing yards per completion 13.36 13.07 11.18 OAK
Passing yards per attempt 7.08 7.82 6.65 SD
Interceptions 2.0 1.7 1.0 SD
Fumbles lost 0.0 0.3 0.5 OAK
Sacks allowed 1.7 2.3 2.3 OAK
3rd down conversions 39.1% 46.4% 39.6% SD
4th down conversions 50.0% 0.0% 44.2% OAK
Time of possession 29:23 33:28 30:07 SD
  Defense Stats Comparison
  OAK
 Defense 
SD
 Defense 
NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Points against 26.3 24.7 22.2 SD
Rushing yards 130.7 130.7 121.9 -
Rushing yards per attempt 4.91 4.67 4.49 SD
Completion % 48.3% 61.1% 59.5% OAK
Passing yards 196.7 188.0 227.6 SD
Passing yards per completion 12.86 10.50 11.18 SD
Passing yards per attempt 6.21 6.42 6.65 OAK
INT return 0.7 1.3 1.0 SD
Fumble recoveries 0.0 0.3 0.5 SD
Sacks 1.3 2.7 2.3 SD
3rd down conversions 41.7% 46.4% 39.6% OAK
4th down conversions 0.0% 0.0% 44.2% -
Time of possession 30:37 29:47 30:07 SD

Special Teams Stats Comparison
   OAK   SD  NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Yards per punt return 8.0 11.6 9.7 SD
Yards per kick return 26.6 23.8 23.2 OAK
Yards allowed per punt return 14.9 12.5 9.7 SD
Yards allowed per kick return 22.9 24.8 23.2 OAK
  Misc Stats Comparison
   OAK   SD  NFL
 Avg. 
 Adv. 
Penalties 11.3 9.3 6.7 SD
Penalty yards 98.0 79.7 56.1 SD

Note: Team statistics are shown as the average per game through Weeks 4 to 9 of the 2011 season after deducting the best and worst value from the data set. The exception is yards per rush attempt, completion %, yards per pass completion, yards per pass attempt, 3rd and 4th down conversions, special teams and the NFL averages, which are each calculated based on totals through Weeks 4 to 9 with no adjustment.

Weather

Team vs. Team History
Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers
 Season   Week   Date   Vis   Home   Score   Winner 
2000 1 2000-09-03 SD OAK 6-9 OAK
2000 9 2000-10-29 OAK SD 15-13 OAK
2001 10 2001-11-18 SD OAK 24-34 OAK
2001 14 2001-12-15 OAK SD 13-6 OAK
2002 7 2002-10-20 SD OAK 27-21 SD
2002 14 2002-12-08 OAK SD 27-7 OAK
2003 4 2003-09-28 SD OAK 31-34 OAK
2003 17 2003-12-28 OAK SD 14-21 SD
2004 8 2004-10-31 OAK SD 14-42 SD
2004 11 2004-11-21 SD OAK 23-17 SD
2005 6 2005-10-16 SD OAK 27-14 SD
2005 13 2005-12-04 OAK SD 10-34 SD
2006 1 2006-09-11 SD OAK 27-0 SD
2006 12 2006-11-26 OAK SD 14-21 SD
2007 6 2007-10-14 OAK SD 14-28 SD
2007 17 2007-12-30 SD OAK 30-17 SD
2008 4 2008-09-28 SD OAK 28-18 SD
2008 14 2008-12-04 OAK SD 7-34 SD
2009 1 2009-09-14 SD OAK 24-20 SD
2009 8 2009-11-01 OAK SD 16-24 SD
2010 5 2010-10-10 SD OAK 27-35 OAK
2010 13 2010-12-05 OAK SD 28-13 OAK

Note: Only playoff games from the 2004 to 2010 seasons are included in the team vs. team history. Playoff games from seasons prior to 2004 are not currently included in the database.