Chargers vs. Raiders: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Radio, Game Time and More

The AFC West has a thrilling conclusion to their regular season, with the San Diego Chargers (7-8) head onto the road to take on the Oakland Raiders (8-7). 

If the Raiders can beat the Chargers, they put themselves in a great spot to win the AFC West division, or make the playoffs as a wild card team. 

However, for the Chargers, this game is all about finishing a season with pride. They have won three of their last four games, but it just will not be enough to make the postseason. 

Where: Oakland-Alameda Count Coliseum, Oakland, CA

When: Sunday, Jan. 1 4:15 PM ET

Watch: CBS

Listen: Oakland- KHTK 1140 AM The Fan San Diego- XTRA 1360 AM

Live Streaming: Community.Active.com

Betting Line: According to 5Dimes, the Raiders are a three point favorite. You should take the Raiders since Oakland will be playing for a playoff spot while the Chargers will be playing for nothing. 

Plus the Raiders have the sixth best rushing game in the NFL, which will tear apart a Chargers defense that ranks 20th in the NFL.

What's At Stake

With a win for the Raiders, they put themselves in an excellent spot to make the post season for the first time since 2002. However, a loss will end the Raiders season, that had so much hope after starting 4-3 this year. 

San Diego Injury Report (According to ESPN.com)

RB Mike Tolbert is questionable with a hamstring injury. Tolbert was held out of practice on Wednesday because of the injury. 

WR Vincent Jackson is questionable with a groin injury. Jackson was held out of practice on Wednesday because of the injury.

Oakland Injury Report (According to ESPN.com)

RB Darren McFadden is questionable with a foot injury. The injury has kept McFadden out since Week 7.

WR Jacoby Ford is questionable with a foot injury. However, he was see practicing on Wednesday. 

DT John Henderson is questionable with a knee injury. The injury held him out of practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit' Em and Sleeper

Start ‘Em: Raiders running back Michael Bush:

The last time these two teams met Bush had a monster day, rushing 30 times, gaining 157 yards and scoring once. He had 85 receiving yards on only three catches to go with his big rushing stats. 

This week, with McFadden looking like he will miss another week because of his injury, Bush will be looked upon to carry this Raiders team to the playoffs. 

Sit ‘Em: Chargers running back Ryan Matthews:

Matthews only carried the ball six times the last time these two teams met. He only rushed for 34 yards, and was kept out of the end zone. While he failed running the ball, he was held to only three catches for 23 yards. 

You have to sit Matthews this week against the Raiders, because he will be held to another game of underperforming stats. 

Sleeper: Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore:

Moore has been plagued by a foot injury that has slowed his production down. However, last week, Moore sprung back to life with a huge game with four catches, 94 yards and a touchdown. 

The last time these two teams played Moore had a big day with five catches, 123 yards and two touchdowns. 

What They're Saying

San Diego: Michael Gehlken of NBC San Diego takes a look if head coach Norv Turner and general manager A.J. Smith will be with the team next year.

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Out goes the postseason for the second straight year.

The question now: Who will follow it out the exit door?

Head coach Norv Turner? General manager A.J. Smith?

"I've been concentrating every week as well as I can on getting this team ready to play and doing the things we need to do," Turner said. "We all know that's something that's discussed at the end of the year."

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Oakland: Josh Dubow of the Associated Press touches on the different scenarios for the Raiders and how head coach Hue Jackson is handling the pressure. 

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Oakland still has a chance to win the AFC West or make the postseason as a wild-card team depending on what happens Sunday. While some of the potential scenarios are complicated, the simple fact is this: If the Raiders lose to the Chargers, they will be eliminated.

"I am not going to get caught up in all the different scenarios," coach Hue Jackson said Monday. "I know they're out there. I think I would be remiss as the leader of this football team if I just jumped over in that boat. I think the boat I have to jump in is getting this team to play as hard and well as it can play this weekend."

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San Diego Player to Watch Quarterback Philip Rivers 

Rivers had a huge day for the Chargers in their last meeting, going off for 274 yards and two touchdowns. However, the Chargers relied on Rivers to win the game for them all by himself. 

Rivers is coming into this game having thrown nine touchdown passes in his last five games. He will have another big day for the Chargers, throwing for close to 300 yards, with two or three touchdowns. 

Oakland Player to Watch Quarterback Carson Palmer:

Palmer may not have had his best statistical day as a Raiders quarterback against the Chargers, but he did have his highest passer rating game, finishing with a 125.0 rating. 

Palmer had his pinpoint accuracy going all night against the Chargers in their first meeting, completing 14 of 20 passes for 299 yards and a touchdown. 

This week, Palmer will be a huge reason as to why the Raiders can pull out a big victory and have a chance at making the playoffs. 

Key Matchup Carson Palmer vs. the Chargers secondary

The Chargers have to do a better job at getting at Palmer forcing him into bad throws. The last time these two teams played, they only sacked Palmer once, and hit him twice. That helped Palmer dissect the San Diego secondary, while opening up running holes for Bush. 

If the Chargers want to end their season on a high note, they have to find a way to get to Palmer and hit him more than twice. 

On the Hotseat

San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner is on the hot seat no matter if the Chargers win or lose. 

It looks like, after another disappointing season where the Chargers miss out on the playoffs again, this will be Norv’s last game as the Chargers head coach. 

Prediction

The Raiders will be playing with a chance to not only make the playoffs, but host a wild card game next week. They will have a fired up crowd helping them steamroll the Chargers this week. 

You can expect a big game from Palmer, and Bush, carrying Oakland to a big victory at home. 

Oakland 38 - San Diego 20

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