Jack Baer
Thursday Night Football: Chargers vs. Raiders score, highlights, news, inactives and live updates
A lot can change over the course of an NFL season and Thursday's contest between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers is a fantastic example of that.
Jimmy Garoppolo and Justin Herbert, the team's starters in Week 1, are out. In Week 15, the game will be decided by fourth-round rookie Aidan O'Connell and first-time NFL starter Easton Stick. The Raiders opted to go with O'Connell over Garoppolo after the team's season tanked. Stick is filling in for Herbert, who will miss the rest of the year with a finger injury.
It's a big opportunity for both players. O'Connell is fighting to prove he is a prospect worth developing. Stick could extend his playing career significantly if he puts up solid numbers in relief of Herbert.
Follow along as Yahoo Sports provides the latest news, scores and injuries during Thursday Night Football in Week 15.
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The game is over. It's finally over. The Raiders won 63-21.
- Jack Baer
Chargers TD, Easton Stick to Quentin Johnson. Six touchdowns to go.
- Jack Baer
At least the Chargers' Congressman is having fun.
Chargers score a second touchdown!
As the Member of Congress representing where the Los Angeles Chargers will be headquartered, I just want to say we have the Raiders right where we want them right now. We are on the way to a 50 point comeback in the 4th quarter. #KeepTheFaith. https://t.co/ltZ9EMJkb1— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) December 15, 2023
- Jack Baer
The Chargers score again on a defensive touchdown ... but a holding call on the return turns it into a mere turnover.
- Jack Baer
The Chargers scored again. Only seven more touchdowns to go.
stick → erickson
📺 | @nflonprime pic.twitter.com/JDLvYOsKIx— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 15, 2023
- Jack Baer
Franchise record in points scored for the Raiders. Franchise record in points allowed for the Chargers.
This Pick-6! Even Mark Davis couldn’t believe it.#LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/lcFIh6bAAh— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Jack Baer
Pick-six Raiders. 63-7. You probably have better things to do right now than watch ... this.
Now Chargers center Will Clapp is down with an injury.
A 34-year-old, 327-pound man just scored a 45-yard touchdown, in case you're wondering how this game is going. 56-7 Raiders.
BIG MAN TOUCHDOWN!#TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/6aosqo5DRV
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
The Raiders just scored again ...
- Chris Cwik
How is your team doing? 👀 #TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/P0idQLoj7n
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
we scored. pic.twitter.com/tUlolwTTWX
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
Wait a minute, the Chargers are on the board. Josh Palmer scores on a long catch. Comeback imminent? Probably not ... but maybe.
- Chris Cwik
Raiders really running all the fun plays in the playbook #LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/3EyiJuHLNC— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
The Raiders are on the board again. That's seven touchdowns for them tonight. They lead 49-0.
- Chris Cwik
Antonio Pierce asked by @KayleeHartung what he told his #Raiders team about the second half: “Press the gas pedal even harder.” 🫣
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
Richard Sherman not mincing words on Amazon halftime show.
“This is one of the worst first halves I’ve seen from a team. It jus looks like they’ve given up. They quit. They’ve packed their bags.
"Brandon Staley, I hate to say this because you don’t ever want to call for…— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
Aidan O'Connell's First Half Passing Chart 🎯
O'Connell is the 3rd quarterback this season to throw 3 TD passes over 10 air yards in the first half of a game this season. The others were Josh Allen (Week 4) and Dak Prescott (Week 8).
Powered by @awscloud pic.twitter.com/C0ZxI6pcPx— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
Chargers head coach Brandon Staley on his defense allowing 42 points in the first half: "This wasn’t good enough. This wasn't us out there."
Not good enough? pic.twitter.com/LTmVRdCytx— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) December 15, 2023
- Chris Cwik
The Raiders are Unstoppable 😳
42-0 lead over the Chargers.
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/qxETQlY5fR— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
It's been an historic first-half performance by the Raiders tonight.
#Raiders score 5 TDs on offense in 1st half of a game for first time since 10/29/1972 in 45-17 win over the Rams. 3 TD passes for Daryle Lamonica and TD runs by Clarence Davis and Charlie Smith
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
Brandon Bolden scores his first touchdown since Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.
Brandon Bolden takes the snap and goes untouched! 35-0 @Raiders.#LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/KxuzHMF85A— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
#Chargers are now 1-for-22 on third and fourth down conversions over their last two games.
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
injury update: Kenneth Murray Jr. (shoulder) is questionable to return.
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
#Raiders games since 1991 with 4+ TDs, 3+ takeaways in 1st half:
tonight vs Chargers
Week 7 2010 in 59-14 win vs Josh McDaniels' Broncos— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
28-0 RAIDERS#LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/lRIAAtpPXL— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
DJ Turner ripped the ball out and recovered it 🔥#LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/vt0RI7SF6E— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
Another turnover by the Chargers as Derius Davis fumbles a punt and D.J. Turner recovers inside the red zone.
- Sean Leahy
#Raiders score 3 offensive touchdowns in 1st quarter for 1st time since 9/18/1994 vs Broncos
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
The first quarter ends with Easton Stick getting sacked. One to forget for the Chargers.
After the first quarter, the Raiders are in control with a 21-0 lead.
- Sean Leahy
Aidan O'Connell & Tre Tucker (30-yd TD) 📽️
O'Connell's pass to Tucker had a 55.7% completion probability, the 5th-most probable touchdown pass over 35 yards downfield this season.
🔹 Air Yards: 35
🔹 Target Separation: 3.6 yds
Watch Live: https://t.co/1OMRlplD2C pic.twitter.com/hrJI0RGYmY— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
AOC WITH THE DIME TO JAKOBI!!!#LACVsLV | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/McEaakZZoJ
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
ANOTHER TAKEWAY!!#LACvsLV | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/WUVlwkwBSj
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
Aidan O'Connell has Tre Tucker wide open for a @Raiders TD! #LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/LKd2bOi78B— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
OUR BALL!!!#LACvsLV | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/gdwnLqu9oc
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
Zamir White hits paydirt for #RaiderNation #LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/IS3mppzXyP— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
here we go. pic.twitter.com/VNBmnpLaPM
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
How many catches for @tae15adams tonight?#LACvsLV on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/ga7O4RMwdt pic.twitter.com/bAdLOTf50Z— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
History. 👏
Tonight, the first ever all-Black on-field and replay crew will officiate the game. It also will be the first time that three women will be on the same crew. #InspireChange pic.twitter.com/KBBwOaQDs0— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
ride together pic.twitter.com/RDW21r0m4b
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
AOC prepping for prime time. @Raiders#LACvsLV – 8pm ET on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus📷 pic.twitter.com/i1wvb7Rr3o— NFL (@NFL) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
Marshawn Lynch on how he learnt to swim is incredible! 🤣#TNFonPrime pic.twitter.com/36WAZnqlFf
— NFL on Prime Video (@NFLonPrime) December 15, 2023
- Sean Leahy
Need help with your lineup for the first week of fantasy playoffs?
The Fantasy Football Live squad is here to answer your questions and get your team ready for Week 15! #AskFFL https://t.co/qjZKhZEX2x— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) December 14, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
In an @NFL first, an all-Black on-field and replay crew will officiate tonight’s game. It also will be the first time that three women will be on the same crew, with one on the field and two in the replay booth. pic.twitter.com/gy1XY5hDeF
— NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) December 14, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
gettin' warm pic.twitter.com/pCsjnnf04H
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 14, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
Time to lock in 🔒#LACvsLV | 📺 @NFLonPrime pic.twitter.com/1rAmqgFi0y
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 14, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
Inactives for #LACvsLV pic.twitter.com/NdW5LDWr1C
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 14, 2023
- Rhiannon Walker
our inactives for #LACvsLV
WR Keenan Allen
S JT Woods
DB Deane Leonard
LB Amen Ogbongbemiga
TE Donald Parham Jr.
DL Otito Ogbonnia
DL Nick Williams— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 14, 2023