December 30, 2012; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Ronnie Brown (30) is stopped after a short gain during the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
It has been a disappointing season for the Oakland Raiders, but they can build some momentum and hope for next season in today’s matchup against the Chargers. Terrelle Pryor will make his first career start for the Silver and Black. Follow along on this live blog as we provide live updates and analysis!
It’s over. Raiders lose 24-21. Thanks for staying with us folks! Game recap coming soon
But Raiders can’t recover onside kick and will lose 24-21 in their last game of this dreadful 2012 season
Pryor to Moore touchdown!
Blocked punt!
Although it doesn’t look like they will end on a good note..
Two minute warning. Raiders need miracle to win although it won’t matter if they win or not. Just about ending on a good note at this point.
Pryor and Raiders not executing too well right now
Now Raiders punt back to San Diego
Denaris Moore on the recovery
Muffed punt! Raiders ball!
False start on San Diego will make this third down harder for Chargers
Pryor takes in for the 3-yard touchdown! Extra point is good 24-14 Chargers lead
Pryor to Streater for the 15-yard pass and first down
Streater injured on that play
Third quarter ends, same score. 24-7 Raiders trailing
52-yard punt by Lechler
But nothing transpires for the Raiders as they face another fourth down
Bonehead mistake by San Diego.
Wow. Running into the kicker penalty on the Chargers during the Raiders’ punt and it’s a first down for Oakland
Another third down incompletion. Raiders faced with fourth down
McFadden runs out and picks up six yards on the carry. Need more from him
PAT good. 24-7 Chargers leading. Black and silver look drained of all energy
Rivers to Alexander for a 34-yard touchdown. Blew right by the Oakland defense.
Raiders forced to punt. Lots and lots of drops today. Pryor needs some help out there
I want to see something from Pryor this drive. Not just jacking up deep bombs. Get in a rhythm!
No fake punt this time as Raiders take the punt but illegal block in the back pushes them back a bit.
Third down and Chargers can’t convert
Jammer intercepts Pryor as Pryor threw a rocket up in the air. Dangerous ball and Chargers will take over deep in their own territory.
Third-and-ten and Pryor hits Brandon Myers for a 22-yard gain! Pryor looking good right now
HOWEVER, due to a roughing the passer, it’s an automatic first down for the Raiders. Big break for Oakland
On third down Streater makes the catch but fumbles and San Diego recovers the fumble
And at halftime we have same score of 17-7 Chargers up.
Chargers are letting Pryor throw deep, he missed Moore on a couple deep bombs last drive.
Chargers force Raiders to punt after Pryor overthrows Denarius Moore on third down
Two minute warning and its 17-7 Raiders trailing.
Extra point is good. 17-7 Chargers with 2:48 left in the second quarter!
Chargers’ drive good for over nine minutes and then Rivers hits Gates for the touchdown.
Another first down for the Chargers. This is a very, very long drive.
Giordano covers a lot of ground and goes for pick but drops it going to ground. Second down!
Tough one. Raiders were looking forward to getting back and putting up points. Pryor wants the ball.
Raiders bring Chargers to fourth-and-one but the fake punt gives the Chargers a first down
10-7 Chargers on top with 12:11 left to play
Few plays later, Pryor throws beautiful lob to Heyward-Bey for a 9-yard touchdown!
And we’re back! Quick update: Scuffle between teams and Takeo Spikes and Mike Goodson were ejected.
We will start this live blog at the beginning of the second quarter. Stay tuned, or check out our live blog of the 49ers and Cardinals: http://goldengatesports.com/2012/12/30/49ers-look-to-get-home-field-advantage-versus-cardinals-live-blog/
Ken Jeong in the house supporting the Raiders…
The 4-11 Raiders take on the 6-9 Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Kickoff at 1:25 PT.
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