Raiders vs Chargers 2022 Week 13: Studs and Duds
![LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 04: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders scores a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 04: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders scores a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fjustblogbaby-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2018-2F08-2F1446777314-850x560-34b11793d7511d83bdf5daef283c90ad72c38ee916e5b5a62ae7bcc790131dc7.jpg)
Raiders vs Chargers 2022 Week 13: Studs and Duds
Duron Harmon – Stud
Duron Harmon has made a few appearances as both a stud and dud as part of the Raiders defensive backfield, but he was excellent on Sunday. He was among the team leaders in tackles with 6 and came through with one of the biggest plays of the game on defense.
After the Chargers were able to take a three-point lead at the end of the first half, they got the ball back to open the third quarter and were threatening to extend their lead. Austin Ekeler caught a short pass from Herbert and turned upfield but was met by Isaiah Pola-Mao and Duron Harmon, who punched the ball free for a Nate Hobbs recovery.
This was the second time that Harmon was able to force a fumble from an opposing running back this season and it ended up being a massive play for the Raiders. On the next snap, Derek Carr hit Devonte Adams for a 31-yard touchdown giving the Raiders a lead they would not relinquish.
Harmon played 100% of the defensive snaps for the sixth time this season and he has accounted for four of the Raiders’ 9 forced turnovers this year. He has brought a steady and consistent presence to a defensive backfield that has seen a ton of turnover due to injuries and he has made a case to return next season as a leader of this defense.