Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
35
FINAL
32
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup that showcased high-octane offense, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 35-32 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. Both teams came into this game looking to solidify their standings early in the season, making this win crucial for the Raiders as they continue to build momentum.
The offensive firepower was on full display, with Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert leading the charge, throwing for 363 yards and four touchdowns. His standout performance was complemented by Keaton Mitchell, who recorded 113 receiving yards, and Mike Washington Jr. of the Raiders, who rushed for 116 yards, proving to be a pivotal force in the ground game. The Raiders' balanced attack kept the Chargers on their toes throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Raiders made key plays when it mattered most, with Maxx Crosby securing an interception and Josh Hines-Allen contributing 1.5 sacks to disrupt Herbert's rhythm. The defining moment of the game came in the fourth quarter when Crosby's pick shifted momentum back to the Raiders, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Taron Johnson's five tackles also underscored the Raiders' defensive effort in a tightly contested game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 24 | 83% | 363 | 4 | 2 | 129.5 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 12 | 8 | 67% | 225 | 3 | 0 | 149.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 8 | 116 | 14.5 | 11 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 16 | 1.8 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 41 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 105 | 15.0 | 40 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 66 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 27 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 74 | 74.0 | 57 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 19 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | — | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nazeeh Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 53 |

