NFL: How Oakland Raiders Can Shut Down San Diego Chargers’ Biggest Weapons

Thank the Lord, football season is finally upon us. 

Wednesday night saw the Dallas Cowboys beat defending Super Bowl champ New York Giants 24-17 in the season opener at Metlife Stadium, and contented sighs of relief were let loose all over America as the first game of the season is now in the books.

Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders take on Phillip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers under the lights on Monday Night Football, and it looks to be a great matchup.

Richard Seymour and the Raiders defense will have their hands full trying to contain the Chargers pass-happy offense, so here are five key matchups that will determine if the Raiders can shut down San Diego's biggest weapons. 

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