AFC West 2020 Week 15 predictions: Raiders back on track
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (TNF)
Coming off a terrible loss to the Indianapolis Colts, the Las Vegas Raiders will play host to the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday night inside Allegiant Stadium. Derek Carr and company will have to win out and get help if they hope to make the playoffs this season, and that run begins against the division rival in Week 15.
Luckily for the Raiders, they have the luxury of playing at home on a short week, which could end up being the difference in this one. Justin Herbert, who has been fantastic as a rookie for the Chargers, has had his issues with turning the ball over, and a Raiders defense with a new man in charge in Rod Marinelli could be just what the doctor ordered.
Even with a win, the Raiders will need a lot to make the playoffs this season, as they have seemingly squandered another solid start in 2020. The Raiders will be looking to sweep the Chargers for the second straight season, and I believe they do so inside Allegiant on Thursday.
Prediction: Raiders 24, Chargers 21