Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
49
FINAL
41
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 49-41. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their early-season prospects, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Fernando Mendoza led the charge for the Raiders, throwing for 273 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Ashton Jeanty added a strong ground game with 108 rushing yards, while Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a standout in the receiving corps, racking up 148 yards and a touchdown, proving to be a vital target in key moments.
Defensively, the game saw its pivotal moment when Quay Walker intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum back to the Raiders. Although CJ Allen of the Chargers made seven total tackles and Nick Barrett recorded a sack, it was the Raiders' ability to capitalize on turnovers that ultimately sealed their victory. The Chargers fought hard but could not overcome the Raiders' explosive offense when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 26 | 15 | 273 | 5 | 1 | 117.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 14 | 149 | 2 | 2 | 62.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 15 | 108 | 7.2 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 148 | 37.0 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Walker | WILL | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| CJ Allen | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Lindenberg | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |

