Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders live updates: L.A. leads in the fourth quarter

Asante Samuel Jr. interception helps Chargers hold on for 24-17 win

Chargers cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. runs with the ball after intercepting a pass from Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell in the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ 24-17 win Sunday at SoFi Stadium.

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🏈 Chargers 24, Raiders 20 — FINAL

After another failed Brandon Staley fourth-down gamble, Asante Samuel Jr., Joshua Palmer and Justin Herbert rescued the Chargers from what could have been their third loss on the young season.

On first-and-goal from the Chargers’ three-yard line, Samuel intercepted a pass from Raiders rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell to thwart Las Vegas’ only chance to lead the game. Herbert then connected on a 51-yard pass to Joshua Palmer that ran out the clock on the Raiders’ comeback effort.

The Chargers failed to convert on fourth-and-one from their own 34-yard line on their previous possession when Herbert was stopped at the line. O’Connell then connected with Davante Adams on a 19-yard pass on fourth-and-10 to set up first-and-goal before Samuel’s clutch pick.

Khalil Mack finished with a franchise record six sacks for the Chargers.

Herbert, playing with a splint on his non-throwing left hand for most of the season half, completed 13 of 24 passes for 167 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Palmer made three catches for 77 yards.

O’Connell completed 24 of 39 passes for 238 yards filling in for injured starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Josh Jacobs caught eight passes for 81 yards and had 17 carries for 58 yards.