The Las Vegas Raiders take on the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18 and it's essentially a playoff game. The winner advances to the postseason while the other goes home empty-handed. Las Vegas has received a crucial update regarding Darren Waller in the most important moment of the year.

According to Dianna Russini, Darren Waller is expected to play on Sunday Night Football. The Raiders have played well without him, but Waller brings a unique element to the game. The Chargers suddenly have their hands full, as the Vegas offense is loaded.

Darren Waller is undoubtedly a top-tier talent. He's been out for several weeks dealing with a knee injury. However, he returns in the final game of the regular season to help the Raiders potentially clinch a playoff spot. Although it's been a roller coaster of a season for Waller, his presence on the field is enough to give Las Vegas a slight edge on Sunday night.

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It'll be interesting to see how this matchup plays out. The Raiders and Chargers are evenly matched and everything is on the line. Las Vegas finds themselves in a position to make the playoffs after dealing with multiple off-the-field issues. They've had every reason to fade away, but Derek Carr has led his team to this moment.

Making the postseason would be massive for the Raiders. They're a long shot to win the Super Bowl, but a playoff appearance would work wonders for this franchise. The organization would generate a ton of momentum to build off of, as they're just a few pieces away from becoming a legitimate threat in the AFC.

Make sure to tune in to Sunday Night Football, as the Raiders aim to take down the Chargers. With Darren Waller back in the starting lineup, Las Vegas has a solid chance of winning this matchup.