HENDERSON, Nev. — Tight end Brock Bowers didn't realize at the time he had made one of the best catches of the season Sunday when he reached down with his left hand to snag the ball before it hit the ground.

That touchdown catch was one of the Las Vegas Raiders' few highlights in their 31-14 loss at the Los Angeles Chargers, and social media blew up over the play.

As dismal a season as the Raiders are experiencing — they are 2-10 heading into Sunday's home game against Denver — they can count on Bowers and defensive end Maxx Crosby to bring their best. And their best is right up there with the elite in the NFL.

“The fact that our top players are playing great football is because they’re our top players, and they jump out and stand out on our team,” coach Pete Carroll said. "They stand o

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