The win over the Detroit Lions was cool and all, but the Oakland Raiders' attention has now shifted to the Los Angeles Chargers.
After a really rough start to 2019, the Bolts have surged as of late, and coming off back-to-back wins, they'll fly into Oakland with no shortage of confidence.
It's always a battle when these two AFC West foes get together, so here are three key matchups to watch once the lights go on.
Joey Bosa vs. Kolton Miller
There is only one man who has lined up on the offensive line for all eight of the Raiders' contests in 2019 – left tackle Kolton Miller.
After a rookie campaign that wasn't short on highs or lows, Miller has been a constant force protecting Derek Carr's blindside this year, and considering the ever-changing lineups that the Silver and Black have been forced to implement up front, No. 74 has been practically irreplaceable week in and week out.
And as good as the Silver and Black's offensive line has been – only the Pittsburgh Steelers have surrendered fewer sacks – Miller, and the rest of his friends, will have their collective hands full trying to slow down Joey Bosa.
Now in his fourth NFL season, the former Ohio State Buckeye has been on a tear as of late, recording five-and-a-half sacks over his past three ballgames.
Miller was selected in the first round of last year's draft to shut down players just like Bosa, and with Rodney Hudson and Trent Brown's availability still up in the air for Thursday, much will be asked of the former UCLA Bruin.
Tahir Whitehead and Nicholas Morrow vs. Melvin Gordon
Stopping the run is critical every week, but against a player like Melvin Gordon – and with an offense as dynamic as the Chargers' can be – that job will be even more paramount to victory on Thursday night.
After missing the first four games of 2019 – then taking a few weeks to get his legs back under him –Gordon has looked very much like the Pro Bowl back that he is.
Over the past two games, Gordon has found the end zone three times, and while his total yardage might not be overly impressive, he's being efficient with his touches, as he's averaged just under 4.0 yards per carry since Week 8.
As far as the Raiders are concerned, it's no secret that the team – Paul Guenther's defense in particular – has dealt with their fair share of injuries, and the linebacking corps is no exception to that rule.
Whitehead and Morrow – while likely neither 100 percent at this juncture of the season – have been steadying forces in the middle of the defense, and if they're able to limit Gordon's yardage, it would be a huge benefit to the Silver and Black's defensive unit as a whole.
Tyrell Williams vs. Casey Hayward
Every game on the NFL schedule is an important one, and primetime games seem to naturally increase the intensity of the evening, but I have a feeling that Tyrell Williams is going to remember this Week 10 clash with the Chargers for quite some time.
The athletic wideout started his career with the then-San Diego Chargers, and spent the first four seasons of his career with the Bolts before signing with the Raiders as a free agent.
That said, he's now firmly entrenched as a key part in the Silver and Black's offense, and as much as Head Coach Jon Gruden likes to run the ball, make no mistake about it, Williams is clearly a WR1 for the Raiders.
The Chargers defense – now led by Gus Bradley – is one of the best units in the league at defending the pass, so things won't come easily for Williams and the Raiders' offense.
And as far as Hayward is concerned, he's still a top flight NFL cornerback, so seeing him and Williams go back and forth for 60 minutes will be something worth watching.
Take a look at the the best images from the Raiders' Week 9 victory over the Detroit Lions in their return to the Coliseum.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) stands on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks for a receiver during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 2-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a PAT during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks off during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) makes a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) stands on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders linebacker Will Compton (51) defends during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Trevor Davis (11) returns a kickoff during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders fullback Alec Ingold (45) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) runs after making a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and Raiders offensive lineman Andre James (68) line up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) eyes the quarterback during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst (73), safety Lamarcus Joyner (29), defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) and safety Karl Joseph (42) stand on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) lines up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) makes a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Marcell Ateman (88) makes a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) makes a tackle during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) stiff arms the defender during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) lines up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) defends during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and offensive lineman Andre James (68) line up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (12) on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) and safety Erik Harris (25) make a tackle during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) lines up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (12) runs after making a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) stands on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) and cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) make a tackle during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back DeAndré Washington (33) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders offensive lineman Andre James (68) lines up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders cornerback Nevin Lawson (26) celebrates during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Jalen Richard (30) stands on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders linebacker Tahir Whitehead (59) stands on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) intercepts a pass during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 3- yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after rushing for a 3-yard touchdown during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates a 3-yard touchdown run with running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates a 3-yard touchdown run with running back Josh Jacobs (28) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (8) kicks a PAT during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen (27) talks with cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) celebrates during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders offensive lineman Andre James (68) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders guard Richie Incognito (64) blocks during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (96) stands on the field during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable celebrates with wide receiver Zay Jones (12) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) rushes during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
The Raiders defense makes a tackle during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Derek Carrier (85) runs after making a catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) defends during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) makes a tackle during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) makes a 3-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) celebrates a 3-yard touchdown reception during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) is congratulated by running back Jalen Richard (30) and tight end Darren Waller (83) for a 3-yard touchdown reception during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) makes a tackle during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) rushes the quarterback during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders defensive end Benson Mayowa (91) rushes the quarterback during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) makes a 9-yard touchdown catch during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates a 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) lines up before the snap during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
Raiders safety Karl Joseph (42) celebrates during the regular season game against the Detroit Lions.
