Raiders vs Chargers: 3 things we learned in 2021 Week 18

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 09: Las Vegas Raiders fans Marilyn Acasio (center L) and her husband Mark "Gorilla Rilla" Acasio of California hold up a banner with the word "playoffs" after the Raiders' 35-32 overtime win over the the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on January 9, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 09: Daniel Carlson #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during overtime at Allegiant Stadium on January 09, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

Raiders vs Chargers: 3 things we learned in 2021 Week 18

Daniel Carlson is Mr. Clutch

There is not much left to say about Daniel Carlson at this point.

The Raiders have had one of the worst redzone touchdown percentages in the league, so Carlson has at times been the team’s offense. And he has not disappointed, especially when it matters most.

His 4th quarter field goal kicking has shaped this Raiders season, and with this Sunday night game-winner, he has done something no other kicker has done.

What a stat for Raiders K Daniel Carlson: he went 9-for-9 on lead changing field goal attempts with less than 2 minutes to go in the 4th quarter or in overtime this season, the most in a single season in NFL history.

Money in the bank.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) January 10, 2022

And if any of those nine kicks had missed, there’s a great chance the Raiders are watching the playoffs from home.

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