Raiders Visitan a Chargers
Los Oakland Raiders visitaran el StubHub Center en lo que será su tercer partido de gira del 2018 después de haber derrotado en casa a los Cleveland Browns durante la Semana 4. Será la segunda visita de los Raiders al StubHub Center después de haber finalizado la temporada 2017 ahí ante los Chargers perdiendo 30-10. Los Chargers tienen una racha de dos victorias consecutivas sobre el Plata y Negro, sin embargo, los Raiders tienen una ventaja de 62-52-1 sobre el equipo del rayo en la serie histórica entre ambos equipos. El partido de la Semana 5 está programado para el domingo 7 de octubre a la 1:05 p.m. PT.
Los Raiders obtuvieron su primera victoria del 2018 al ganar en tiempo extra, 45-42, el domingo pasado ante los Browns en el Coliseo de Oakland. Con desventaja de 34-42 con 1:28 por jugar en el partido y sin tiempos fueras disponibles, el mariscal Derek Carr orquestó un avance de 53 yardas en seis jugadas en 58 segundos. El avance terminó en un pase de anotación de siete yardas entre Carr y Jared Cook. Carr también completó un pase de dos yardas con Jordy Nelson en la conversión de dos puntos para empatar el partido, 42-42, forzando el tiempo extra. En la ultima serie ofensiva del tiempo extra, Carr completó pases con cuatro receptores diferentes y posicionó al equipo para que el novato Matt McCrane conectará un gol de campo de 29 yardas dándole a Jon Gruden su primera victoria desde que regreso al campo como Entrenador en Jefe.
Datos Básicos
Fecha: Domingo 7 de Octubre
Patada Inicial: 1:05 p.m. PT
Lugar: StubHub Center (2003)
Capacidad/Superficie: 27,000/Pasto Natural
Serie Temporada Regular: Raiders, 62-52-1
Serie Postemporada: Raiders, 1-0
En la Semana 4, los Raiders acumularon 565 yardas totales de ofensiva, el mejor total en la NFL en la temporada actual. Desde la fusión en 1970 entre la AFL y NFL, es el segundo mejor total de yardas ofensiva de la franquicia salvo el partido de la Semana 8 de la temporada 2016 en la que acumularon 626 yardas en Tampa Bay.
Aparte, Carr superó las 400 yardas; dos receptores superaron las 100 yardas (Cooper y Cook) y Marshawn Lynch superó las 100 yardas. Es la primera ocasión desde 1964 en que la franquicia logra tal hazaña y son el primer equipo en lograrlo en la NFL desde que lo hicieran los Denver Broncos en la Semana 13 del 2013.
Por cuarto partido consecutivo los Raiders tuvieron un receptor que superó las 100 yardas, primera ocasión en que el equipo ha logrado tal hazaña al iniciar una temporada desde el 2005. Los Raiders son uno de tres equipos (Minnesota and Tampa Bay) en la NFL en hacerlo al iniciar una temporada.
Los Chargers ganaron su Segundo partido del 2018 al derrotar a los San Francisco 49ers en casa, 29-27. Este será el segundo partido en contra de un rival divisional en el 2018. La próxima semana los Raiders cruzarán el océano Atlántico para jugar un partido en calidad de local en el Wembley Stadium de Londres, Inglaterra en contra de los Seattle Seahawks. Será el tercer año consecutivo en que el Plata y Negro dispute un partido en el extranjero. Por su parte los Chargers viajarán a Cleveland para enfrentar a los Browns.
Televisión y Radio
TELEVISION
Estación: CBS
Narración: Greg Gumbel
Analista: Trent Green y Bruce Arians
Campo: Melanie Collins
RADIO LOCAL
Estación: KCBS
Narración: Brent Musburger
Analista: Lincoln Kennedy
Campo: Chris Townsend
RADIO EN ESPAÑOL
Estación: La Z 1490-AM/107.5-FM
Narración: Fernando Arias
Analista: Ambrosio Rico
Players return to the practice field at Raiders HQ following their Week 4 win against the Cleveland Browns.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Olson on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant (12) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kolton Miller (77) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker (75) and offensive line coach Tom Cable on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook (87) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders fullback Keith Smith (41) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and cornerback Daryl Worley (20) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Jason Cabinda (46) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) and wide receiver and return specialist Dwayne Harris (17) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson (82) and wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive end Arden Key (99) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders running back DeAndré Washington (33) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle PJ Hall (92) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Rashaan Melvin (22) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders safety Reggie Nelson (27) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders linebacker Emmanuel Lamur (54) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders tackle TJ Clemmings (74) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Tank Carradine (96) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive end Bruce Irvin (51) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Ian Silberman (67) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Jonathan Hankins (90) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders kicker Matt McCrane (3) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders center Rodney Hudson (61) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley and cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (45) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Clinton McDonald (97) and center Rodney Hudson (61) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders safety Erik Harris (25) and safety Marcus Gilchrist (31) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Gabe Wright (57) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Brandon Parker (75) and linebacker Shilique Calhoun (91) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders long snapper Trent Sieg (47) and punter Johnny Townsend (5) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.

Oakland Raiders punter Johnny Townsend (5) and kicker Matt McCrane (3) on the field for practice at the Oakland Raiders Practice Facility, Wednesday, October 3, 2018, in Alameda, California.