Chargers Defeat Raiders 38-26

Raiders QB Carson Palmer threw for 417 yards and 2 TDs but it wasn't enough as the Raiders fail to capture the AFC West title with a win.

The Raiders won the opening coin toss and deferred their choice to the second half. K Sebastian Janikowski’s kickoff was fielded and downed n the end zone for a touchback. The Chargers opening drive ended when S Matt Giordano intercepted Rivers’ deep pass for WR Vincent Jackson at the Raiders 5-yard line.

QB Carson Palmer capped a 12-play, 95-yard drive with a 3-yard TD pass to WR Darrius Heyward-Bey. Janikowski’s extra point was good and the Raiders led 7-0 with 7:20 left in the first quarter.

Goodman returned the ensuing kickoff 26 yards to the San Diego 19. Rivers would answer with an 81-yard drive that he capped with a 38-yard TD pass to TE Antonio Gates. The extra point was good and the game was tied 7-7 with 1:02 left in the 1st quarter.

CB Bryan McCann returned the ensuing kickoff 20 yards to the Oakland 19. The Raiders drove out to their 42 but were forced to punt. P Shane Lechler’s 58-yard punt bounced into the end zone for a touchback.

San Diego took a 14-7 lead when RB Mike Tolbert plowed his way in from a yard out to cap a 6-play, 80-yard drive with 10:26 left in the 2nd quarter.

McCann fielded the ensuing kickoff in the end zone for a touchback and the Raiders started at their own 20. Oakland was forced to settle for a 52-yard field goal attempt. The kick was good and the Raiders cut the Chargers lead to 14-10 with 6:19 left in the 2nd quarter.

Goodman sliced through the coverage and returned the ensuing kickoff 105 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was good and San Diego led 21-10 with 6:06 left in the 2nd quarter.

SS Tyvon Branch fielded the ensuing kickoff and took a knee for a touchback. The Raiders drove to the Chargers 26 before the Chargers forced a 43-yard field goal attempt. The kick was good and it cut the Chargers lead to 21-13 with 2:19 left in the 2nd quarter.

Goodman returned the ensuing kickoff 16 yards to the San Diego 20. K Nick Novak’s 51-yard FG gave the Chargers a 24-13 lead with 46 seconds left in the 2nd quarter.

McCann fielded the ensuing kickoff in the end zone and took a knee for a touchback. The Raiders drove to the San Diego 32 but were unable to score before the end of the half.

Branch returned the opening kickoff of the second half but as holding penalty moved the Raiders back to their own 6. WR Denarius Moore’s 78-yard catch set up Janikowski’s 27-yard FG which cut the Chargers lead to 24-16 with 13:18 left in the 3rd quarter.

Goodman returned the ensuing kickoff 38 yards to the San Diego 34. The Chargers took a 31-16 lead with 7:33 left in the 3rd quarter after Rivers’ 13-yard TD pass to WR Vincent Jackson and the subsequent extra point.

McCann fielded the ensuing kickoff in the end zone for a touchback and the Raiders started at their own 20. The Raiders were forced to settle for a 32-yard Janikowski field goal, which cut the Chargers lead to 31-19 with 1:18 left in the 3rd quarter.

Goodman returned the ensuing kickoff to the San Diego 29. San Diego drove into Raiders territory but Novak’s 45-yard FG attempt was no good and the Raiders took over at their own 35 with 11”05 left in the 4th.

Palmer connected with TE Kevin Boss on a 22-yard TD strike and the extra point cut the Chargers lead to 31-26 with 9:37 left in the 4th quarter.

San Diego answered when Rivers hit WR Malcolm Floyd for a 43-yard TD pass. The Raiders trailed 38-26 with 6:48 to go.

McCann returned the ensuing kickoff to the Raiders 24. The Raiders drove into Chargers territory but Palmer was picked off trying to hit WR Jacoby Ford and the Chargers were able to run out the clock and secure the victory.

With the loss, the Raiders finish the 2011 Regular Season 8-8 and fail to reach the postseason.

OAKLAND RAIDERS 2011 RECORD

8 WINS - 8 LOSSES

OAKLAND RAIDERS 2011 SEASON SCHEDULE

Preseason
Date	Game	TV	Time (PT)
Thursday, August 11	vs Arizona Cardinals		L 24-18
Saturday, August 20	@ San Francisco 49ers		L 17-3
Sunday, August 28	vs New Orleans Saints		L 40-20
Friday, September 2	@  Seattle Seahawks		L 20-3

Regular Season
Date	Game	TV	Time (PT)
Monday, September 12	@  Denver Broncos	ESPN	W 23-20
Sunday, September 18	@  Buffalo Bills	CBS	L 38-35
Sunday, September 25	vs  New York Jets	CBS	W 34-24
Sunday, October 2	vs  New England Patriots	CBS	L 31-19
Sunday, October 9	@  Houston Texans	CBS	W 25-20
Sunday, October 16	vs  Cleveland Browns	CBS	W 24-17
Sunday, October 23	vs  Kansas City Chiefs	CBS	L 28-0
Sunday, October 30	BYE WEEK
Sunday, November 6	vs  Denver Broncos	CBS	L 38-24
Thursday, November 10	@  San Diego Chargers	NFL	W 24-17
Sunday, November 20	@  Minnesota Vikings	CBS	W 27-21
Sunday, November 27	vs  Chicago Bears	FOX	W 25-20
Sunday, December 4	@  Miami Dolphins	CBS	L 34-14
Sunday, December 11	@  Green Bay Packers	CBS	L 46-16
Sunday, December 18	vs  Detroit Lions	FOX	L 28-27
Saturday, December 24	@  Kansas City Chiefs	CBS	W 16-13
Sunday, January 1	vs  San Diego Chargers	CBS	L 38-26

OAKLAND RAIDERS TEAM INFORMATION

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1220 Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda, CA 94502
(510)864-5000


Stadium
McAfee Coliseum
7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA 94621

Playing Surface: Grass
Capacity: 63,142


Training Camp
Napa Valley Marriott
3425 Solano Avenue
Napa, CA 94558


2011 Coaching Staff

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