Herbert throws 3 TDs, Johnston gains 151 yards as Chargers beat Raiders

Las Vegas, NV - Justin Herbert threw three touchdown passes, Quentin Johnston delivered the game's biggest receiving performance and the Los Angeles Chargers extended their winning streak to four with a 34-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 14.

Herbert completed 25 of 33 passes for 255 yards without an interception, finishing with a 127.7 passer rating. Johnston was his leading target, catching nine passes for a game-high 151 yards and a touchdown. His 64-yard reception was the longest catch of the game.

Los Angeles entered the matchup on a three-game winning streak and maintained that run with an efficient, balanced offensive performance. The Chargers accumulated 399 offensive yards, including 255 through the air and 144 on the ground, while collecting 19 first downs.

"We took care of the football and completed enough throws to keep giving ourselves options," Herbert said. "A lot of guys contributed, and that balance matters. We were able to finish a high percentage of our opportunities."

The Chargers converted seven of their 10 third-down attempts and scored touchdowns on four of five red-zone trips. Las Vegas went 4-for-12 on third down, although the Raiders converted both of their fourth-down attempts and scored on all three of their red-zone possessions with two touchdowns and a field goal.

Johnston supplied the largest share of Los Angeles' receiving production, but he was not the only Chargers player to reach the end zone through the air. Ladd McConkey caught six passes for 48 yards and a touchdown, while Kimani Vidal had a 6-yard touchdown reception.

"I wanted to be dependable every time the ball came my way," Johnston said. "Nine catches is a lot of opportunities. My job was to make sure those opportunities turned into something positive for us."

Omarion Hampton complemented the passing game with 87 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. His 39-yard run was the longest rushing attempt of the game. Hampton's production highlighted a Chargers ground attack that finished with 144 yards.

Las Vegas totaled 306 offensive yards, with 178 passing and 128 rushing. Fernando Mendoza completed 17 of 33 attempts for 178 yards and one touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions and finished with a 52.3 passer rating.

Both interceptions belonged to Donte Jackson, who returned them for a combined 35 yards and also recorded two pass deflections. The Chargers finished with one sack in addition to Jackson's two takeaways through the air. Los Angeles did not throw an interception despite the Raiders recording three sacks.

"When the ball comes your way, you have to finish the play," Jackson said. "Getting two of them feels good, but the best part is seeing the whole team leave with another win."

The Raiders found their most consistent rushing production through Ashton Jeanty, who matched Hampton for the game high with 87 yards. Jeanty carried 13 times, the most rushing attempts by any player in the game, and scored a touchdown. He also caught three passes for 13 yards.

Tre Tucker led Las Vegas with 79 receiving yards on five catches, while Brock Bowers recorded six receptions for 63 yards and the Raiders' lone touchdown catch. The two accounted for 142 of Mendoza's 178 passing yards.

"I have to own the two interceptions," Mendoza said. "I need to be more consistent and give the offense a cleaner performance. We had some production, but the result is what we have to answer for."

The 17-point result moved Los Angeles' winning run from three games to four. The Chargers entered Week 14 one game behind Las Vegas in the win column, and both clubs now turn toward home matchups in Week 15.

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The Los Angeles Chargers will return home looking to build on their fourth consecutive win when they host the San Francisco 49ers. The Las Vegas Raiders will remain home and try to rebound against the Denver Broncos.