Chargers vs. Raiders live score, updates, highlights from the NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’ game

The Raiders will host the Chargers in a fight to keep both teams’ playoff hopes alive.

The winning team will automatically advance to the 2022 NFL playoffs, and both teams will need at least one tie to secure a spot. A home win will extend the Raiders’ winning streak and position Las Vegas as the seventh seed. However, if the Chargers win, they will secure a playoff spot and eliminate Las Vegas.

Since the Colts lost to the Jaguars 26-11 on Sunday afternoon, the Raiders and Chargers can make the playoffs if the game ends in a tie. The outcome of the showdown will also affect the Steelers’ playoff chances, as Pittsburgh earned a 16-13 victory on the road against the Ravens.

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During their last meeting in Week 4, the Chargers earned a 28-14 victory against the Raiders at home. Herbert completed 25 of 38 passes for 222 yards with three touchdowns, while Derek Carr completed 21 of 34 passes for 196 yards with two touchdowns and one interception.

Justin Herbert will lead the Chargers on the road in full force, with no players on the COVID-19 reserve list. He connected with wide receiver Mike Williams for 63 yards and a touchdown during Los Angeles’ 34-13 win over the Broncos last week. Although Raiders leading running back Josh Jacobs and tight end Darren Waller were listed as questionable due to injuries earlier in the week, both players are expected to start in the must-win game.

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Chargers vs. Raiders Live Updates, Sunday Night Football Highlights

All the time of the East.

9:05 pm: TOUCHDOWN RAIDERS. Ekeler runs into the end zone for 14 yards and puts Los Angeles on the board. After Hopkins makes the extra point, Raiders have a 10-7 lead with 12:42 left in the middle.

8:59 pm.: Herbert connects with Guyton for 5 yards on fourth down and places the Chargers at Las Vegas 14.

First quarter: Raiders 10, Chargers 0

8:55 pm: Herbert completes a pass to Cook for 19 yards and gets a first down at the Raiders’ 38 to end the first quarter.

8:50 pm: Herbert completes Ekeler for 14 yards and gives the Chargers a first down at 44.

8:45 pm: TOUCHDOWN RAIDERS. Carr connects with Renfrow in the end zone for 12 yards and extends the lead in Las Vegas. Raiders are up 10-0 with 3:14 remaining in the first quarter.

8:43 pm: Carr connects with Jones on the fourth down and moves the chains to Los Angeles 13.

8:40 pm: FUMBLE CHARGERS. Johnson buffers punt recovery and Deablo recovers at Los Angeles 23.

8:38 pm: Jacobs frees himself and runs for 14 yards, then is tackled by Nwosu on the next play for a 2-yard loss.

8:35 pm: Herbert completes a short 5-yard pass to Allen and misses the first down. Long punts and Renfrow returns for 10 yards to give the Raiders a first down on their own 14.

20: 29h: FIELD KICKERS. Jacobs is tackled for a 6-yard loss and then Carr throws an incomplete pass at third down. Carlson makes the 24-yard drive to give the Raiders a 3-0 lead with 10:54 remaining in the first quarter.

8:25 pm: Carr completes a short pass to Moreau, who runs for 44 yards and dumps the ball out of bounds. The Raiders get a new series of losses at 7 from the Chargers.

8:22 pm: Carr completes an 8-yard pass to Jacobs and gets a first down at Las Vegas 49.

8:20 pm: Chargers win the coin toss and postpone it. The Raiders will start with possession at kickoff.

Chargers vs. Raiders start time

• Date: Sunday January 9
• Hour: 8:20 pm ET

The game Chargers vs. Raideres will kick off at 8:20 pm ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. All “Sunday Night Football” games in 2021 are scheduled to begin at 8:20 pm ET.

What channel are Chargers vs. Raiders tonight?

• TV channels: NBC
• Live broadcasts: Peacock, fuboTV

The Chargers-Raiders showdown will air nationally on NBC with broadcasters Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth on the call and Michele Tafoya on the sidelines.

For those hoping to broadcast the showdown, NBC will bring the game on its streaming platform, Peacock. You can also stream “Sunday Night Football” live online with fuboTV, offering a free trial.

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If you don’t have access to NBC through a cable subscription, there are plenty of other options you can consider to watch the “Sunday Night Football” showdown.

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