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Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers: 3 things to watch in Week 16

By Micah McDonald

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Wide receiver Zay Jones #12 of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by the linebacker Drue Tranquill #49 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the game at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 07: Wide receiver Zay Jones #12 of the Oakland Raiders is tackled by the linebacker Drue Tranquill #49 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the game at RingCentral Coliseum on November 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CARSON, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 15: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the first quarter at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 15, 2019 in Carson, California. The Vikings defeated the Chargers 39-10. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

Home Field Disadvantage

For years now its been the butt of many jokes that their away game against the Chargers is like an extra home game for the Raiders. Raider Nation seems to come out in droves no matter where they play, but Los Angeles quite literally was a second home for them. Even when they were in San Diego there was always a great chance Raider fans highly out numbered Chargers fans.

Unfortunately now that they’re in LA, you’re starting to see that trickle into more of their home games. Most notably we saw it go viral when they played the Steelers in week 6 and the Packers in week 9.

With how die hard Raider Nation is and the Raiders seemingly on the end of their farewell tour season in Oakland, be ready for the stands to be rocking in root of the away team. This Raiders roster that failed to secure a win for their final home crowd will undoubtedly get a second chance, even though it’ll be on enemy territory.

I imagine we could be in store for an overwhelming takeover of Silver and Black in the Dignity Health Sports Park this weekend.

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