Break-down Week 13 (LA Chargers)

Game-breaker: This game got off to a slow start as Herbert and the Chargers got up 7-0 and the Raiders subsequently injured Herbert and broke his hand. He left the game and were able to tie the game in the first half. However, Herbert responded in the second half and they got off to a big lead. The Raiders couldn't muster many positive plays and were consistently applied pressure. Geno Smith couldn't get the ball out in time and fell to the same concepts that has plagued him this year.

Tale-Teller: The Raiders couldn't really run or pass and no momentum was served while the team was working to get something going down the field. Geno Smith was flimsy in the pocket and didn't get the ball out or move enough enough in the pocket to sidestep pressure. It was embarrassing because people are now saying that the offense is reeling when it never had any traction in the first place.

Trend-Setter: There is no doubt that the Raiders are a lackluster team. They are in the cellar of the NFL and no one knows how they beat the Patriots the first game of the season. If the leaders of this football team can find a way to seize a game or two, that would be very surprising because they are playing quality football teams the rest of the season, excluding the NY Giants.