OAKLAND -- The Raiders made strides in several areas Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the result was the same. Oakland lost its fifth straight, a 20-6 decision where the Raiders yet again failed to score a touchdown.
The defense was better, especially in coverage. The run game proved steady. That's why the Raiders kept it close for so long. But mistakes eventually were made, and the Chargers surged ahead and won by two touchdowns.
Such is life for an awful team that seems bound to break down in each game.
Unlike recent games, you won’t see all Fs on the report card.