SI.com · Jan 10, 2022
Derek Carr Says Chargers’ OT Timeout ‘Definitely’ Changed Raiders’ Mindset
For a few fleeting moments, it seemed like Tiemageddon was about to happen.
The Raiders and Chargers battled through the most chaotic final minutes of regulation to get to overtime all square, 29–29. The stakes were simple: the winner of this game advanced to the playoffs, while the loser went home. A tie, as unlikely as that outcome seemed prior to kickoff, meant both teams advanced and the Steelers were eliminated. After both sides traded field goals to start overtime, the prospect of a mutually-beneficial tie was inching ever closer to fruition.