The Chargers secondary is stepping up without J.C. Jackson.
Although Davante Adams is over 125 yards receiving, second-year corner Asante Samuel Jr. has had a number of flash plays matched up with the all-world pass catcher. Perhaps none was more impressive than in the fourth quarter when Samuel tracked a deep pass intended for Adams and picked it off to preserve the Chargers’ 24-13 lead.
Derek Carr throws into double coverage on this occasion, as Bryce Callahan is also in the area of Adams when the ball arrives. It looks like the Raider has a step on Callahan, but Carr underthrows it and gives Samuel the opportunity to get back into the play and make the interception.
Samuel was ruled down at the two-yard line. Watch him make the play here:
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