The Raiders are a 3-point underdog in this game, which points towards a passing game script.Calm weather conditions (like the 1-mph wind being projected in this game) usually correlate with better passing effectiveness, higher TD potential, higher air volume, and reduced ground volume.Opposing QBs have averaged 35.4 pass attempts per game versus the Los Angeles Chargers defense last year: 8th-most in the NFL.The Raiders offensive line ranks as the 5th-best in football last year in protecting the quarterback, which has a strong impact on all air attack stats across the board.Last year, the feeble Chargers defense has conceded a monstrous 1.53 TDs through the air per game to opposing teams: the 8th-worst rate in the league.
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