NFL Week 18 Recap: Los Angeles Chargers 34, Las Vegas Raiders 20

The Los Angeles Chargers ended their regular season with a 34-20 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.  

While the Raiders were able to jump out to an early lead, the Chargers took control toward the end of the first half and never looked back. 

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert and receiver Quentin Johnston were the catalysts to Los Angeles' strong offensive output, finishing with over 400 total yards. Herbert threw for over 300 yards and two touchdowns while Johnston accumulated 13 receptions for 186 receiving yards. 

PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at noon ET.

In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field. Sign up for PFF+ for in-depth analysis, PFF grades, Premium Stats, fantasy football tools, betting dashboards and much more!

HIGHEST-GRADED PLAYERS

• WR Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers. (91.5)
• QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (90.7)
• WR Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders (84.4)

Note: Follow along with PFF's in-game grading as our analysts evaluate every player on every play in real time! Grades will then be relocked 90 minutes after the final whistle as our first-run analysis is reviewed.

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PLAYER OF THE GAME

If Justin Herbert‘s performance against Las Vegas was a sign of things to come in the playoffs, then the Chargers are going to be one of the scariest teams in the AFC. Herbert finished 28 of 36 for 346 passing yards, two touchdowns and two big-time throws. He totaled an impressive 9.6 yards per attempt in addition to a 2.51-second average time to throw. 

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