For the first time all season, the Raiders were able to gut out a win despite the offense sputtering. The defense played the biggest role in this victory, constantly putting the pressure on Philip Rivers and capitalizing on the mistakes that came as a result of.
Pass rush and pass coverage work hand-in-hand. Neither one is more important than the other, a veritable chicken or the egg dilemma of pass defense. Great coverage will make the QB hold the ball longer. A great pass rush will make the QB get rid of the ball sooner.