Goodman picks right time for first TD - Damin Esper
It was the moment the Chargers and Richard Goodman had been waiting for. Goodman took the ball five yards deep, and didn’t hesitate to bring it out. His blockers created a seam on the left side, allowing Goodman to pass through traffic untouched before turning on the afterburners and sprinting to the right sideline.
Chargers rip Raiders to finish 8-8 - Chris Jenkins
The victory brought to an end a season of futility for the Chargers, who spared themselves one final indignity, their first losing record since 2003.
Spanos will take time to decide fate of Smith, Turner - Kevin Acee
Spanos watched the final moments of the final game of a disappointing season from the sideline in the company of General Manager A.J. Smith then walked to the locker room to listen to Norv Turner’s postgame speech and congratulate his head coach for the 38-26 victory over the Raiders.
Bolts dash Raiders' playoff hopes, finish 8-8 - Josh Dubow
The Chargers could only celebrate playing the role of spoiler in what may have been coach Norv Turner's final game with the team. If this was his last game, he ended his tenure with an offensive masterpiece as the Chargers did not punt, committed just one turnover and gained 463 yards.
Wrap-up: Chargers 38, Raiders 26 - Bill Williamson
It was probably too late, but give credit to the Chargers for playing hard for coach Norv Turner. He will likely be fired because the Chargers failed to make the playoffs for the second straight year. Still, if this was the end, it was impressive.
Friendship translates well for safeties - Darren Feeney
"One, it’s a trust factor. Two, we know how the other plays," Weddle said. "A lot of times we just look at each other and we know what we’re going to do or we read off each other. That’s what comes with being around each other and playing with each other for five years."