Oakland
Thunderbirds
0-1
28
FINAL
55
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Oakland Thunderbirds 55-28 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to establish momentum early in the year, the Chargers' explosive offense proved too much for the Thunderbirds to handle.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton contributed with a solid ground game, amassing 64 rushing yards. Tyler Harrell of the Thunderbirds put up a valiant effort, racking up 162 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Chargers’ scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Chargers made their presence felt, particularly through Khalil Mack, who recorded two sacks, disrupting the Thunderbirds' rhythm. The turning point came in the third quarter when Herbert connected with his receivers for two quick touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach. With Donte Jackson leading the charge with three total tackles, the Chargers' defense played a critical role in maintaining their lead and securing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 21 | 88% | 394 | 6 | 2 | 123.6 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 349 | 3 | 3 | 107.1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 64 | 6.4 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 4 | 162 | 40.5 | 90 | 1 | 88 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 154 | 22.0 | 41 | 3 | 42 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 30 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 102 | 34.0 | 39 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 45 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 3 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

