The Los Angeles Chargers were defeated 63-21 by the Las Vegas Raiders, who produced their finest game of the season on Thursday night.
The Raiders’ convincing victory over the Chargers provided several important lessons, one of which was the running back room’s ability to stand up in Josh Jacobs’ absence.
Due to a knee injury he suffered in week 14 against the Vikings, Jacobs was listed as ruled out against the Chargers. Nevertheless, Brandon Bolden, Ameer Abdullah, and Zamir White led the running back room in his absence.
Running back on second nerve Against the Chargers, White set the example in the running back room. He gained 69 yards of total game yardage on 17 carries, averaging 4.1 yards per carry, and one touchdown on the ground. It was his first score in the NFL as a rusher. White also had three receptions for sixteen yards toward the end of the game. In 14 games this season, he has gained 123 yards on 37 runs and one touchdown in the Silver and Black running back room.
Running back on the third string In the Raiders’ running back room against the Chargers, Abdullah also took the initiative. At the end of the game, he averaged 5.3 yards per carry while rushing for 32 yards on six carries.
In 14 games this season, Abdullah has amassed 12 carries for 74 yards and two receptions for 13 yards in the Silver and Black running back room.
Finally, without Jacobs, fourth-string running back Brandon Bolden gave the Raiders’ running back room a boost against the Chargers. Bolden ran for 25 yards on two carries at the end of the game and scored a touchdown on the ground.
Jacobs will probably make a comeback on Christmas Day in week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Chiefs and Broncos, two teams in the AFC West, are among the Raiders’ final three opponents. The club is very confident moving forward as they attempt to punch their ticket into this year’s NFL playoffs after putting up a 63-point victory.
On Christmas Day at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the Silver and Black will play their AFC West rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs. On Monday, December 25, at 1:00 p.m. EST/10:00 a.m. PST, don’t miss it.
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