Chargers Secure AFC No. 5 Seed with Win Over Raiders

Los Angeles clinches a wild-card playoff game against the Houston Texans after a dominant performance by Justin Herbert and Quentin Johnston.

The Chargers defeated the Raiders 34-20 in Las Vegas to finish the regular season with an 11-6 record and clinch the AFC's No. 5 seed.
Quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 346 yards and two touchdowns, adding a career-long 41-yard scramble in a standout performance.
Wide receiver Quentin Johnston set career highs with 13 receptions and 186 yards, completing a strong season for the Chargers' 2023 first-round pick.
Los Angeles opted to play their starters to secure the fifth seed, avoiding a wild-card matchup against Baltimore's high-powered offense.
The Chargers will face the Houston Texans in the AFC wild-card round next weekend, marking their first playoff appearance since 2018.