Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
35
FINAL
11
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Los Angeles Chargers 35-11 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory solidified the Raiders' position as a formidable contender early in the season, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive resilience.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the standout star for Las Vegas, throwing for 255 yards and four touchdowns, effectively leading the charge. Receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. contributed significantly with 89 receiving yards, while the ground game, led by Mike Washington Jr., added crucial support despite limited rushing success. Together, they orchestrated a balanced attack that kept the Chargers on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Raiders made their presence felt, with Treydan Stukes securing an interception that shifted momentum early on. The Chargers struggled to find rhythm against a relentless Raiders defense, which not only limited their scoring opportunities but also forced critical turnovers. The game's turning point came when Stukes' interception led to a quick touchdown, pushing the Raiders' lead to a commanding three scores and effectively sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 16 | 12 | 255 | 4 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 15 | 182 | 1 | 1 | 73.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 88 | 12.6 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 2 | 66 | 33.0 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

