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AFC West Rivalry: Raiders vs Chargers
The Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers have a divisional rivalry in the AFC West. In the 2025 season, the Raiders lost both games against the Chargers.
Quick Facts
- Era origin
- American Football League (AFL)
- Primary period
- 1960–1982
- Key location
- San Diego, CA; Oakland/Los Angeles, CA
- Notable stadiums
- Balboa Stadium, San Diego Stadium, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- Rivalry type
- Divisional (AFL Western Division)
- Status
- Historic Rivalry
Lore & Background
In Week 2, the Raiders lost to the Chargers at home, with Geno Smith throwing for 180 yards, no touchdowns, three interceptions, and a 37.0 passer rating. In Week 13, the Raiders lost to the Chargers on the road, extending their losing streak to the Chargers on the road to five games, their losing streak to the Chargers regardless of location to four games, their losing streak to fellow AFC West opponents on the road to six games, and their losing streak to fellow AFC West teams to 10 games.
Reader's Guide
The Raiders have not swept the Chiefs in 13 consecutive seasons. They failed to win a single road game against the Broncos, Chiefs, or Chargers for the second season in a row. The Raiders' 11th consecutive divisional loss came in Week 14 against the Broncos.
Did You Know?
- The Raiders' .176 winning percentage in 2025 was their worst since 2006 when they were based in Oakland.
- The Raiders clinched the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft for the first time since 2007 when they were based in Oakland.
- The Raiders fired head coach Pete Carroll on January 5, the day after the season concluded.
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