Last meeting
In the 2007 regular-season closer, the Chargers defeated the Raiders 30-17. The Chargers had four sacks and forced four fumbles in securing their sixth consecutive win and a No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs.
Last week
The Chargers picked up their first win of the season, routing the Jets 48-29 on Monday Night Football. ... The Raiders let a fourth-quarter lead slip away in their 24-23 loss to the Bills.
Keep your eye on ...
Chargers WR Chris Chambers: Chambers had just one reception last week -- a 27-yard touchdown catch that capped a five-play, 44-yard drive in the second quarter -- but it extended his streak to five consecutive games with a touchdown reception. In five career meetings against Oakland, Chambers has averaged 17.3 yards per catch.
Darren McFadden's footing: The AFC's third-leading rusher played last week with an injured big toe and had a tough time on the artificial turf in Buffalo. Playing at home, McFadden should have a better grip against the Chargers' 29th-ranked defense.
Johnnie Lee Higgins: Higgins returned the opening kickoff 69 yards last week to set up the Raiders' first field goal, and then in the fourth quarter, he collected his first career touchdown reception, and 84-yarder from the hands of JaMarcus Russell. Known mostly for his return ability in his two NFL seasons, Higgins could play a big role as a receiver against the Chargers, who are giving up an average of 284.7 passing yards per game.
Did you know?
Chargers QB Philip Rivers has a 10-3 career record against the AFC West. ... Oakland's DeAngelo Hall is tied for third in the NFL among active CBs with 16 INTs. ... Since 2007, Chargers CB Antonio Cromartie leads the NFL with 12 interceptions.
