X/Twitter reacts to the 34-20 loss
Heading into Week 18, the Las Vegas Raiders were riding on a high with wins in back-to-back games for the first time this season. However, Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers provided a harsh reality check for the Silver and Black.
While wins are hard to come by in the NFL, the Raiders defeating backup quarterback-led teams in the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints gave the organization some false hope. It got to a point where the victories reportedly could have saved head coach Antonio Pierce’s job.
However, during the season finale, Las Vegas finally saw a formidable opponent in Los Angeles and found out just how far off it was from being a playoff contender.
The Raiders faced a starting quarterback for the first time in two weeks and Justin Herbert picked their defense apart, going 28/36 with 346 yards and two touchdowns. That led to another two-possession defeat and the contest wasn’t even that close.
The Chargers punted on their opening drive and missed a field goal on the next one before proceeding to score the next seven times they touched the ball, leading to LA dominating the time-of-possession battle by over a quarter (38:58 to 21:02). A garbage-time touchdown from Aidan O’Connell and Brock Bowers was the only thing that helped make the scoreboard look better for Las Vegas.
That led to Pierce getting asked if he feels like he deserves to be the Raiders’ head coach moving forward, and AP’s answer kicks off this week’s roundup from X/Twitter.
The end of Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce’s post game press conference following a loss to the Chargers. His 2nd no comment during the presser on his coaching status heading into the offseason. #vegas #raiders #raidernation pic.twitter.com/SR3e7yPLHE
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) January 6, 2025
Raiders HC Antonio Pierce after going 4-13 pic.twitter.com/9nd7Kh6oJp
— RaiderRamble.com™ (@TheRaiderRamble) January 6, 2025
Mark Davis the entire spotlight is on you.
4-13 record after going 5-4 as the interim
Josh McDaniels record: 9-16
Antonio Pierce record: 9-17Likely lost every division game: 0-6
Let’s see what route he goes.
— Łunaticø (@Lakeshow4Life9) January 5, 2025
According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, we will soon know about Pierce’s job security.
Raiders finish 4-13 and with sixth pick in draft after 34-20 loss to Chargers. We’ll find out soon if Mark Davis wants to bring back Antonio Pierce.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) January 6, 2025
It’s been rough…
HELP!! pic.twitter.com/p47vYNnvyZ
— Raider Posts (@RaiderPosts) January 6, 2025
You know it’s bad when Quentin Johnson has a career game, a tough one for Decamerion Richardson.
Quentin Johnston vs. Raiders:
13 receptions
186 yards
14.3 yards per reception
90.3 live PFF receiving grade
54 yards after catch
5.26 yards per route run (!)The best game of his career. pic.twitter.com/KkkhWbJ7BV
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) January 6, 2025
Highlight of the day, Jakobi Meyers eclipsed 1,000 yards for the first time in his career.
For the first time in his career:
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ receiving yards for @jkbmyrs5 pic.twitter.com/ftV7L42h1y
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January 5, 2025
FWIW…
Jakobi Meyers: 87 catches, 1,027 yards, 4 TDs
Davante Adams: 85 catches, 1,063 yards, 8 TDs— Paul Gutierrez (@PGutierrezESPN) January 6, 2025
This double move by Jakobi Meyers @Raiders take the lead pic.twitter.com/OJAYRJ4MWS
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) January 5, 2025
Former NC State QB/WR Jakobi Meyers surpasses 1,000 receiving yards in a single season for the first time in his career. #PackPros pic.twitter.com/yqTASH1WGl
— Cory Smith (@RCorySmith) January 5, 2025
Raiders are picking sixth in the draft, who should they take?
2025 NFL DRAFT ORDER:
1) Titans
2) Browns
3) Giants
4) Patriots
5) Jaguars
6) Raiders
7) Jets
8) Panthers
9) Saints
10) Bears
11) 49ers
12) Cowboys
13) Dolphins
14) Colts
15) Falcons
16) Cardinals
17) Bengals
18) Seahawks pic.twitter.com/MubT88Za6f— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) January 6, 2025
