Las Vegas Raiders at Chargers 2022 Week 1: Bold Predictions

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 04: Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders hands the ball off to Josh Jacobs #28 during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on October 04, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

The Las Vegas Raiders will look to hand an early loss to their AFC West rival Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1. Here are three bold predictions for Sunday’s game.

Week 1 of the NFL season is already shaping up to be a significant game for the Las Vegas Raiders. Armed with a loaded receiving corps and bolstered with a new pass-rushing duo, the Silver and Black will test their upgraded roster in their season-opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders will travel on the road as they look to avenge their Week 4 loss at SoFi Stadium in 2021.

With oddsmakers setting the point total around 52.5 the AFC matchup ranks among the highest totals for Week 1. Many are pegging the Raiders and Chargers to put on a scoring clinic, and if that belief comes to fruition we could be in for some noteworthy performances in the box score.

With notable injuries among the Chargers’ defense and a new offensive scheme ready to propel Las Vegas’ offense to the next level, Week 1 could be a flash of what’s to come for the Raiders this season.

Here are three bold predictions we’re making for the Raiders vs Chargers in Week 1.

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