Defense leads way in Raiders’ latest surge
Chandler Jones had three first-half sacks and the Raiders won their third straight game, a 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
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1. Defense leads way in Raiders’ latest surge
Chandler Jones had three first-half sacks and the Raiders won their third straight, a 27-20 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Sporting Tribune’s Steve Carp has the latest on a Raiders team that now has something to play for when they travel to Los Angeles to play the Rams on Thursday.
2. Raiders own line of scrimmage, beat Chargers “Raider Way”
Raiders coach Josh McDaniels was criticized earlier this season when the team was struggling but The Sporting Tribune’s Ryan Sakamoto believes McDaniels deserves all the credit for fostering a "Raider Way" mentality that now has the team in position to make a playoff push.
3. Chargers can’t handle pressure from Raiders; drop to 6-6
The Chargers’ offense couldn’t protect Justin Herbert and the defense couldn’t slow down the Raiders’ attack as the Chargers now drop to 6-6. The Sporting Tribune’s Fernando Ramirez has more on the Chargers’ diminishing playoff hopes.
4. Lakers hold off Wizards behind 55 points by Davis
Lakers are now 8-2 in their last 10 games with Anthony Davis averaging over 35 points and 15 rebounds per game during that stretch. The Sporting Tribune’s Rey Moralde has more on the Lakers looking like a playoff team and Davis looking like an MVP candidate.
5. Bailey rescues No. 21 UCLA to beat Oregon
The Bruins were in trouble after the first half but Amari Bailey ignited their offense en route to a nine-point UCLA victory over Oregon. The Sporting Tribune’s Kamran Nia has more from Pauley Pavilion.
6. Injuries present McTavish with an opportunity for expanded role
In a season that’s been full of dread and dreary for the Ducks, it’s easy to see why it would be difficult to pick out any bright spots. Thankfully, there are a few. The Sporting Tribune’s Derek Lee has some silver linings for Ducks fans to focus on.
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