Chargers Weekly- Chapter 19

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Chargers Weekly- Chapter 19

The Los Angeles Chargers traveled to Las Vegas to play the new Las Vegas Raiders for the first time at Allegiant Stadium. The Thursday Night game, which kicks off Week 15 in the NFL marks the 122nd matchup in the series between the Chargers and Raiders. The Raiders were winners of the last three match up and holds a 62-54-2 record in the series. Though the Bolts are 27-32-1 all-time when they travel to play the Raiders.

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