Chargers vs Raiders: NFL 2010 Week 5 Review

The San Diego Chargers traveled upstate to face their AFC West Division rivals, the Oakland Raiders, at the Oakland Coliseum in Week 5 2010 NFL action.

Oakland came into this match-up as a +6.5 spread home underdog with the game total set at 45 points. Money line odds closed +230 OAK and -265 SD.

Bettors at Bodog.com and other trusted online sportsbooks witnessed four lead changes before the Raiders scored a come from behind upset victory.

Chargers vs. Raiders – Home Underdog Wins – Game Total Goes Over – Final: 35-27

After a 41-10 Week 4 pounding of the Cardinals, the Chargers rolled into the “Black Hole “ looking for their 14th straight win over the Raiders.

Oakland was desperate to snap that losing streak and has been looking like a team on the rise through four weeks of the NFL 2010 season.

Thanks to a safety on a blocked punt, a field goal and, a touchdown, the Raiders jumped out to a surprising 12-0 first quarter lead. The Chargers dominated the second session with two touchdowns and a field goal while the defense stiffened to allow just one Oakland field goal. San Diego held a slim 17-15 lead at halftime.

The Chargers and Raiders traded touchdowns in the third quarter to make the score 24-22 at the end of the period. Bettors who made the OVER 45 point total wager at Bodog.com had money in the bank early as the total was easily eclipsed with 1:12 left in the third quarter.

San Diego opened the fourth quarter with a field to lead 27-22 but it was all Oakland from there on out.  RB Michael Bush scored on a 3-yard TD run with 3:43 left in the fourth quarter as the Raiders took the lead for good. Sportsbook.com bettors who backed the underdog Raiders collected 230 units on a 100-unit money line bet.

Cowboys & Titans – Game Notes – Game Stars

Raiders Game Ball: RB Michael Bush made his first start of the season and led the Raiders with 137 total yards and one touchdown.

With the win, Oakland sits on top of a three-way tie for second in the AFC West over the Chargers and Broncos. The Raiders travel across the Bay Bridge to face the 49ers in Week 6 NFL 2010 action.

Chargers Game Ball: In yet another game that the Chargers dominated on the offensive stat sheet; they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory with three turnovers. WR Malcom Floyd is making Bolts’ fans forget about WR Vincent Jackson as he had eight receptions for a remarkable 213 yards and one touchdown.

San Diego is in that logjam at 2-3 in the AFC West and need to cut down on their mistakes when they visit St. Louis to face the Rams during the Week 6 NFL schedule.