Heading into Week 18, the Las Vegas Raiders were riding on a high with wins in back-to-back games for the first time this season. However, Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers provided a harsh reality check for the Silver and Black.
While wins are hard to come by in the NFL, the Raiders defeating backup quarterback-led teams in the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints gave the organization some false hope. It got to a point where the victories reportedly could have saved head coach Antonio Pierce’s job.