After resting up from their bye week, the Raiders went back to the O.co Coliseum for a home game against the Chargers.  In the first quarter, they snagged an early 7-0 lead when Derek Carr found Andre Holmes on a 77-yard touchdown pass.  Later on, the Chargers would tie it up 7-7 when Philip Rivers found Eddie Royal on a 29-yard touchdown pass.  In the 2nd quarter, the Chargers took the lead when Rivers found Malcom Floyd on a 5-yard touchdown pass for a 14-7 game.  However, the Raiders managed to tie it up before halftime when Carr found James Jones on a 6-yard touchdown pass for a 14-14 game.  In the 3rd quarter, the Raiders retook the lead when Carr found Brice Butler on a 47-yard touchdown pass leading 21-14.  The Chargers however tied it back up when Rivers found Antonio Gates on a 1-yard touchdown pass for a 21-21 game.  In the 4th quarter, the Raiders retook the lead again when Carr found Holmes again on a 6-yard touchdown pass for a 28-21 game.  However, the Chargers were able to score 10 points later on in the quarter:  First when Nick Novak scored a field goal from 30 yards out to come within 4, 28-24 and then Branden Oliver's 1-yard run for a touchdown for the eventual final score of 31-28.

Who caught the longest TD pass of the game?
A: Andre Holmes

Though not as dynamic as the previous year, Dallas offense remained incredibly efficient, led by Aikman, who finished the regular season completing 271 out of 392 passes for 3,100 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions. Smith recorded 1,486 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, while catching 57 passes for 414 yards and another touchdown, earning him his third consecutive NFL rushing title and the NFL Most Valuable Player Award.  Fullback Daryl Johnston was also a reliable backfield threat, scoring four touchdowns and contributing a career-high 50 receptions for 371 yards.  Pro Bowler Michael Irvin was once again the teams leading wide receiver, catching 88 passes for 1,330 yards and seven touchdowns.  Wide receiver Alvin Harper caught 36 passes for 777 yards and five touchdowns, while Pro Bowl tight end Jay Novacek had 44 receptions for 445 yards and one touchdown. Pro Bowlers Mark Stepnoski, Erik Williams, and Nate Newton anchored the offensive line.  On special teams, rookie receiver Kevin Williams (wide receiver) ranked seventh in the NFL with 381 yards on 36 punt returns, while also gaining 689 kickoff return yards and catching 20 passes for 151 yards.

Which player had the highest average number of yards per reception?
A: Alvin Harper

The Mavericks raised their championship banner prior to their Finals rematch with the Heat on Christmas Day, but in what would soon become a mirror image of the 2006–07 Miami Heat seasons eventual failed title defense, Miami blew them out in a 105–94 loss, marking Dallass first regular-season loss to Miami in eight seasons. Things did not get better for Dallas after starting the season 0–3, losing to the Thunder in a playoff rematch on December 29. As the calendar turned to 2012, the Mavericks won 13 of 18 games in January, but they posted a 22–22 record the rest of the way, eventually finishing 7th with a 36–30 record, their lowest finish since the 2007–08 season. Nowitzki produced 21.6 points, 6 rebounds and 45.7% shooting, his lowest numbers since the 2000–01 season. Meanwhile, Odom proved to be a bad fit for the Mavericks, and they decided to sit him out for the final two months of the season.

How many games did the Mavericks lose in January of 2012?
A:
6