Las Vegas Raiders Focus on Tempo Control and Ground Game Against Chargers
The Las Vegas Raiders aim to control the game's tempo against the Los Angeles Chargers, with running back Ashton Jeanty expected to be a key player in their run-heavy strategy. This approach, which proved successful in a previous game, is…

Las Vegas, NV, September 18, 2026 — The Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to implement a strategy focused on controlling the game’s tempo during their upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. This approach heavily relies on a run-heavy offensive scheme, which has demonstrated success for the team in prior contests.
Running back Ashton Jeanty is anticipated to play a significant role in this ground-focused game plan. The Raiders aim to leverage their rushing attack to dictate the pace of play and maintain possession against their divisional rival.
The effectiveness of this strategy was noted in a previous game where the Raiders utilized a similar run-heavy approach. The team is looking to replicate that success in this crucial divisional game, scheduled to take place at SoFi Stadium.
Specific details regarding the game’s timeline, the exact success metrics from the previous game, or other key player contributions beyond Ashton Jeanty were not provided in the summary. The focus remains on establishing a strong running game to control the tempo and gain an advantage against the Chargers.
Story summarized from the original created by Sam Gordon on www.reviewjournal.com, see more information here.

