Three forced turnovers to zero. That disparity in the turnover differential helped the Los Angeles Chargers triumph over the Las Vegas Raiders 24-19 this past Sunday. For the Silver & Black to be successful this season, the turnover margin needs to be either flipped or closer than the kind or margin seen in the season opener.
The trio of turnovers — all interceptions thrown by quarterback Derek Carr — stymied the Raiders. While the Chargers scored points off of only one of those interceptions (a 23-yard dime from quarterback Justin Herbert to wide receiver DeAndre Carter late in the second quarter) the other picks stalled a Raiders offense trying to build an identity in 2022.