The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Oakland Raiders 26-10 on Sunday from ROKiT Field at StubHub Center for their first division win of 2018.
Running backs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler combined for 179 total yards and two touchdowns. It was the tenth straight game that Gordon has had either 100 yards from scrimmage or a touchdown – or both.
Defensive end Melvin Ingram spearheaded a complete defensive performance with seven tackles (two for loss), a sack and an interception of quarterback Derek Carr with the Raiders threatening to score late in the third quarter.
Quarterback Philip Rivers finished 22-of-27 for 339 yards and two touchdowns. Keenan Allen led the team in receiving with 90 yards on eight catches. The win moved Los Angeles (3-2) to over .500 for the first time this season.
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Keenan Allen makes a leaping grab during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Caleb Sturgis kicks a 49-yard field goal during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram sacks Oakland Raiders' QB Derek Carr during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram celebrates his sack during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Gordon runs the ball downfield during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Keenan Allen catches a pass from Philip Rivers and turns to run during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Keenan Allen celebrates a catch during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Derwin James makes a tackle during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Michael Davis and Rayshawn Jenkins celebrate during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Austin Ekeler speeds down the sideline for a touchdown during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Austin Ekeler scores the Bolts' first touchdown of the day during the Chargers' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Mike Williams and Austin Ekeler celebrate Ekeler's touchdown during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram tackles Raiders' RB Doug Martin during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Gordon dives over defenders during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
The Bolts pose for a picture after Melvin Gordon's touchdown during the Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Darius Philon sacks Raiders QB Derek Carr during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Darius Philon celebrates his sack during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Keenan Allen runs downfield during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Keenan Allen points to fans during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Tyrell Williams catches a pass from Philip Rivers during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Tyrell Williams celebrates his catch during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram and Kyle Emanuel tackle Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Melvin Ingram, Casey Hayward and Isaac Rochell celebrate Ingram's first career interception during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
The team poses for a picture after Melvin Ingram picked off Derek Carr in the endzone during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Virgil Green celebrates scoring a touchdown during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Sean Culkin and Virgil Green celebrate Green's touchdown during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Isaac Rochell sacks Raiders' QB Derek Carr during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Keenan Allen and Desmond King shake hands during the Bolts' Week 5 matchup against the Oakland Raiders at ROKiT Field at StubHub Center.
Fans cheer on the Bolts to victory during Week 5's matchup versus the Oakland Raiders.
Derek Carr and Philip Rivers greet each other postgame after the Bolts defeated the Raiders 26-10 during Week 5.
Derwin James and Melvin Gordon celebrate the Chargers' Week 5 win over the Raiders in the locker room.
Melvin Ingram celebrates the Chargers' Week 5 win over the Raiders in the locker room.
Head Coach Anthony Lynn addresses the team after the Bolts' 26-10 win over the Oakland Raiders in Week 5.
The Chargers huddle up in the locker room postgame after defeating the Oakland Raiders, 26-10, in Week 5.
Los Angeles opened the game with a seven-play, 37-yard drive highlighted by a 16-yard Gordon rush. Kicker Caleb Sturgis was good from 49 yards out to give the Chargers an early 3-0 lead.
The Raiders tied the game at 3-3 in the second quarter with a 24-yard field goal by Matt McCrane, but that was as close as the visitors would get.
With 4:14 remaining in the second quarter, Ekeler took a short pass from Philip Rivers and raced 44 yards for Los Angeles' first touchdown on the day. Sturgis' extra point made it 10-3.
On the first play of Oakland's next possession, Chargers linebacker Jatavis Brown forced wide receiver Martavis Bryant to fumble after a 21-yard gain. Safety Jahleel Addae recovered the ball, putting Los Angeles back in business at the Raiders' 48-yard line.
Six plays later -- on a drive that included a 34-yard reception by Gordon -- No. 28 punched in a one-yard touchdown run. Los Angeles led 17-3 at halftime.
In the second half, the Chargers added a field goal and a 13-yard touchdown from Rivers to tight end Virgil Green to put the game out of reach.
UP NEXT
The Chargers travel to Cleveland to take on the Browns in Week 6. Kickoff is on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. Pacific from FirstEnergy Stadium (CBS).
