… Hayward had 14 interceptions in 78 games with the Chargers. … Los Angeles ranks 31st in penalties (26) and last in the league in penalty yards (243). Herbert has thrown for 15 touchdowns on third downs since the start of last season, second in the NFL behind only Tom Brady’s 16. … The Raiders are the first team in NFL history to have four players with at least 200 yards receiving in the first three games: Henry Ruggs III (237 yards), Darren Waller (224), Bryan Edwards (210) and Hunter Renfrow (204). … The Raiders have not started 4-0 since 2002, when they won the AFC title.

Raiders QB Derek Carr is the fourth player in NFL history to throw for 1,200 yards through three games, joining Tom Brady in 2011, Ryan Fitzpatrick in 2018 and Kurt Warner in 2000. … Herbert was 50 of 74 passing for 640 yards and four touchdowns without an interception in two games against the Raiders as a rookie. … Raiders coach Jon Gruden is 10-6 against the Chargers. on the last play of the game was overturned after video review. However, the first-ever meeting at SoFi Stadium last season was a 31-26 win for Las Vegas when Herbert’s apparent touchdown pass to tight end Donald Parham Jr. SERIES NOTES: The Chargers are 12-6 in their past 18 home games against the Raiders. (shoulder) and DE Justin Jones (calf) their past two games. … The Chargers have been without CB Chris Harris Jr. Bosa doesn’t expect the injury will keep him from playing on Monday. … Chargers DE Joey Bosa aggravated his sprained foot against Kansas City but was able to finish the game. KEY INJURIES: Raiders RB Josh Jacobs has missed the past two games with an ankle injury but is hoping to return this week. Getting past Slater to pressure Justin Herbert would certainly make up for Ngakoue’s slow start. Ngakoue signed a two year, $26 million contract in March that was subsequently restructured to free up cap space, He has yet to get a sack or tackle for loss for his new club. Los Angeles had glaring breakdowns on the offensive line last season, Las Vegas along its defensive front, so both teams invested significant capital to address those issues. KEY MATCHUP: Raiders DE Yannick Ngakoue vs. The second-round draft pick also has 10 tackles and a team-high four passes defended. had an interception for the second straight game against the Chiefs, becoming the third player in franchise history to get two picks in his first three contests.

He tackled Jaylen Waddle for a safety last week and has allowed only three catches for 26 yards on nine targets this season, according to Pro Football Focus.ĬHARGERS PLAYER TO WATCH: Rookie CB Asante Samuel Jr. The former Chargers cornerback is off to an impressive start in his first year in Las Vegas. RAIDERS PLAYER TO WATCH: Casey Hayward Jr. TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Raiders plus-1 Chargers plus-2. CHARGERS DEFENSE: OVERALL (17), RUSH (32), PASS (7), SCORING (T-7).

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