The final game of the 2021-22 NFL regular season is Sunday night in Week 18 as the Los Angeles Chargers visit the Las Vegas Raiders with the winner in the post-season.
The Chargers are 3-point favourites on the NFL odds with a total of 48.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
On the final Sunday of each NFL season, the league doesn’t pre-schedule a Sunday night game but instead waits to see which might be the most playoff important to flex into that window. Chargers at Raiders was the no-brainer choice as it’s the only win-or-go-home matchup on the schedule. The victor is an AFC wild-card team and the loser’s season is over. Most likely, the winner will visit AFC favourite Kansas City on wild-card weekend but that could change Sunday.
In Week 4 on a Monday night, the Chargers beat the Raiders 28-14 – it was 21-0 at halftime. Austin Ekeler’s 11-yard touchdown run with about five minutes remaining clinched it. He rushed for 117 yards and that TD and also caught a TD pass from Justin Herbert, who threw for three scores. Derek Carr threw for 196 and two scores for the Raiders, who were held to 213 yards.
The road team is 10-4 against the spread in the past 14 meetings.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers’ 34-13 home win over Denver on Sunday knocked a few other AFC wild-card hopefuls out of the playoff chase. Justin Herbert threw for 237 yards and two scores – his 35 TDs passes are a franchise record — and Austin Ekeler returned from COVID protocols and totaled 102 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Ekeler’s 18 total touchdowns are second in the NFL behind Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor. Mike Williams was able to clear protocols and caught a TD pass. Herbert also became the fastest in league history to 800 completions (31 games).
Andre Roberts had a 101-yard kickoff return for a score. He only signed with the team in mid-October and became the lone active player with three kickoff return touchdowns and three punt return touchdowns in his career. No Chargers player had returned a kickoff for a score since 2012. The Chargers are 6-2 ATS in their past eight vs. the AFC West.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders have had more than their sure of off-the-field issues this season (Jon Gruden, Henry Ruggs, Damon Arnette) so the last thing they needed was another distraction, but they got one as rookie cornerback Nate Hobbs was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of DUI early Monday morning. Ruggs killed a woman in a DUI accident just a couple of months ago. Hobbs has been a fifth-round steal with an interception, two passes defensed, a forced fumble and a sack among his 67 tackles, which rank fourth on the team. Not clear on his status for this game.
Las Vegas was a 23-20 upset winner at Indianapolis on Sunday, its third straight win. Daniel Carlson hit the winning field goal from 33 yards out as time expired. Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller hasn’t played since Nov. 25 due to injury/COVID but is expected to Sunday. The Raiders are 2-5 ATS in their past seven at home.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Chargers vs. Raiders?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 3 Jan 1:05pm | LAC | -3 -105 | O +48.5 -110 |
| Closing 10 Jan 1:03am | LAC | -3 -121 | O +49.5 -115 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Chargers Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
20 |
| Rushing |
911 |
| Passing |
5014 |
| Receiving |
106 |
| Sacks |
10.5 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
872 |
| Passing |
4804 |
| Receiving |
103 |
| Sacks |
10 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns | |
| Rushing | |
| Passing | Did not qualify |
| Receiving | |
| Sacks | |
| Interceptions |
| Touchdowns |
1 |
| Rushing |
83 |
| Passing |
310 |
| Receiving |
8 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
0 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raiders Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
20 |
| Rushing |
911 |
| Passing |
5014 |
| Receiving |
106 |
| Sacks |
10.5 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
872 |
| Passing |
4804 |
| Receiving |
103 |
| Sacks |
10 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns | |
| Rushing | |
| Passing | Did not qualify |
| Receiving | |
| Sacks | |
| Interceptions |
| Touchdowns |
1 |
| Rushing |
83 |
| Passing |
310 |
| Receiving |
8 |
| Sacks |
1 |
| Interceptions |
0 |
Weather
| temp | 59 |
| condition | dome |
Injuries
Joe Gaziano (DE)
Linval Joseph (DT)
Damon Lloyd (LB)
Jared Cook (TE)
Damon Lloyd (LB)
Stephen Anderson (TE)
Tevaughn Campbell (CB)
Linval Joseph (DT)
Uchenna Nwosu (LB)
Jerry Tillery (DT)
Quinton Jefferson (DT)
Kendal Vickers (DL)
Johnathan Hankins (DT)
Josh Jacobs (RB)
Andre James (C)
Foster Moreau (TE)
Hunter Renfrow (WR)
Darren Waller (TE)
Divine Deablo (LB)
Trevon Moehrig (S)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Joe Gaziano (DE) | Out Sun | Ankle - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Gaziano is dealing with an ankle injury, and he will not face the Raiders on Sunday. |
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| Linval Joseph (DT) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Joseph is projected to line up for Sunday's clash with the Raiders despite a shoulder issue. |
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| Damon Lloyd (LB) | Out indefinitely | Undisclosed - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Lloyd has ended up on the injured reserve list with an unspecified ailment, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jared Cook (TE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Cook has been shifted to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown when he will return. |
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| Damon Lloyd (LB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Lloyd has been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date. |
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| Stephen Anderson (TE) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Anderson is expected to be active against the Broncos on Sunday despite a shoulder injury. |
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| Tevaughn Campbell (CB) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Campbell is likely to take on the Broncos on Sunday despite a hamstring issue. |
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| Linval Joseph (DT) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Joseph is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he is expected to take the field against the Broncos on Sunday. |
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| Uchenna Nwosu (LB) | Prob Sun | Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Nwosu has injuries to his shoulder and hip, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos. |
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| Jerry Tillery (DT) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Tillery is hobbled by an ankle injury, but he is projected to line up for Sunday's contest against the Broncos. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Quinton Jefferson (DT) | Ques Sat | Foot - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jefferson is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play in the AFC wild-card game versus the Bengals. |
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| Kendal Vickers (DL) | Ques Sat | Back - 13 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Vickers has a back injury, and it is undecided if he will line up against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Johnathan Hankins (DT) | Ques Sat | Back - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Hankins has injuries to his back and knee, and it is unknown if he will face the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Josh Jacobs (RB) | Prob Sat | Ribs - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Jacobs is nursing a rib injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Andre James (C) | Prob Sat | Foot - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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James is battling a foot ailment, but it is likely that he will line up for the AFC wild-card game against the Bengals. |
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| Foster Moreau (TE) | Prob Sat | Abdominal - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Moreau has injuries to his abdomen and ankle, but it is anticipated that he will lace up against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game. |
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| Hunter Renfrow (WR) | Prob Sat | Hip - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Renfrow is hampered by a hip issue, but it is likely to that he will dress for the AFC wild-card game against the Bengals. |
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| Darren Waller (TE) | Prob Sat | Knee - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Waller is expected to take on the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game despite a knee injury. |
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| Divine Deablo (LB) | Prob Sat | Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Deablo is expected to take the field against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game despite injuries to his shoulder and wrist. |
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| Trevon Moehrig (S) | Prob Sat | Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Moehrig is tending to a shoulder issue, but it is likely that he will participate in the AFC wild-card game against the Bengals. |
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LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
30 -
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
27
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 3 Jan 1:05pm LAC -3 -105 O +48.5 -110 Closing 10 Jan 1:03am LAC -3 -121 O +49.5 -115 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Chargers Team Leaders
Touchdowns 20
Rushing 911
Passing 5014
Receiving 106
Sacks 10.5
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 872
Passing 4804
Receiving 103
Sacks 10
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 1
Rushing 83
Passing 310
Receiving 8
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Raiders Team Leaders
Touchdowns 20
Rushing 911
Passing 5014
Receiving 106
Sacks 10.5
Interceptions 2
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 872
Passing 4804
Receiving 103
Sacks 10
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns Rushing Passing Did not qualify Receiving Sacks Interceptions Touchdowns 1
Rushing 83
Passing 310
Receiving 8
Sacks 1
Interceptions 0
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Weather
temp 59 condition dome -
Injuries
Joe Gaziano (DE)
Out Sun Ankle - 06 / 01 / 22Linval Joseph (DT)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 06 / 01 / 22Damon Lloyd (LB)
Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 06 / 01 / 22Jared Cook (TE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21Damon Lloyd (LB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21Stephen Anderson (TE)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21Tevaughn Campbell (CB)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 21Linval Joseph (DT)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21Uchenna Nwosu (LB)
Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21Jerry Tillery (DT)
Prob Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 21Quinton Jefferson (DT)
Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 01 / 22Kendal Vickers (DL)
Ques Sat Back - 13 / 01 / 22Johnathan Hankins (DT)
Ques Sat Back - 11 / 01 / 22Josh Jacobs (RB)
Prob Sat Ribs - 11 / 01 / 22Andre James (C)
Prob Sat Foot - 11 / 01 / 22Foster Moreau (TE)
Prob Sat Abdominal - 11 / 01 / 22Hunter Renfrow (WR)
Prob Sat Hip - 11 / 01 / 22Darren Waller (TE)
Prob Sat Knee - 11 / 01 / 22Divine Deablo (LB)
Prob Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22Trevon Moehrig (S)
Prob Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Joe Gaziano (DE) Out Sun Ankle - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Gaziano is dealing with an ankle injury, and he will not face the Raiders on Sunday.
Linval Joseph (DT) Prob Sun Shoulder - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Joseph is projected to line up for Sunday's clash with the Raiders despite a shoulder issue.
Damon Lloyd (LB) Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Lloyd has ended up on the injured reserve list with an unspecified ailment, and there is no timetable for return.
Jared Cook (TE) Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Cook has been shifted to the IR/COVID-19 list, and it is unknown when he will return.
Damon Lloyd (LB) Out indefinitely Illness - 31 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Lloyd has been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Stephen Anderson (TE) Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Anderson is expected to be active against the Broncos on Sunday despite a shoulder injury.
Tevaughn Campbell (CB) Prob Sun Hamstring - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Campbell is likely to take on the Broncos on Sunday despite a hamstring issue.
Linval Joseph (DT) Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Joseph is dealing with a shoulder injury, but he is expected to take the field against the Broncos on Sunday.
Uchenna Nwosu (LB) Prob Sun Shoulder - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Nwosu has injuries to his shoulder and hip, but it is anticipated that he will dress for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.
Jerry Tillery (DT) Prob Sun Ankle - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 2-0 + - Tillery is hobbled by an ankle injury, but he is projected to line up for Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Quinton Jefferson (DT) Ques Sat Foot - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Jefferson is dealing with a foot injury, and it is unclear if he will play in the AFC wild-card game versus the Bengals.
Kendal Vickers (DL) Ques Sat Back - 13 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Vickers has a back injury, and it is undecided if he will line up against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game.
Johnathan Hankins (DT) Ques Sat Back - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Hankins has injuries to his back and knee, and it is unknown if he will face the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game.
Josh Jacobs (RB) Prob Sat Ribs - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Jacobs is nursing a rib injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game.
Andre James (C) Prob Sat Foot - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - James is battling a foot ailment, but it is likely that he will line up for the AFC wild-card game against the Bengals.
Foster Moreau (TE) Prob Sat Abdominal - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Moreau has injuries to his abdomen and ankle, but it is anticipated that he will lace up against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game.
Hunter Renfrow (WR) Prob Sat Hip - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Renfrow is hampered by a hip issue, but it is likely to that he will dress for the AFC wild-card game against the Bengals.
Darren Waller (TE) Prob Sat Knee - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Waller is expected to take on the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game despite a knee injury.
Divine Deablo (LB) Prob Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Deablo is expected to take the field against the Bengals in the AFC wild-card game despite injuries to his shoulder and wrist.
Trevon Moehrig (S) Prob Sat Shoulder - 11 / 01 / 22 1-0 1-0 + - Moehrig is tending to a shoulder issue, but it is likely that he will participate in the AFC wild-card game against the Bengals.