Las Vegas Raiders vs Chargers 2022 Week 13: Studs and Duds

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 04: Duron Harmon #30 of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on December 04, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /

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.

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