Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
36
FINAL
49
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Las Vegas Raiders 49-36 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. The Chargers, looking to establish themselves early, put on a show at home, while the Raiders aimed to bounce back from a tough opening week.
Matthew Stafford led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 359 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Ladanian Tomlinson complemented the aerial attack with a solid 107 rushing yards, while DeMario Douglas put up a strong performance for the Raiders, racking up 157 receiving yards despite the loss.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with Trey Hendrickson recording three sacks, consistently pressuring the Raiders' offense. The game's turning point came when Hendrickson's relentless pursuit led to a crucial turnover that swung momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles, sealing the victory and elevating the Chargers to an early-season win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 33 | 23 | 359 | 6 | 3 | 107.1 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 25 | 11 | 284 | 4 | 3 | 86.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladanian Tomlinson | HB | 8 | 107 | 13.4 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 7 | 129 | 18.4 | 3 | 44 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 8 | 85 | 10.6 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahan Dotson | WR | 1 | 56 | 56.0 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Ladanian Tomlinson | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Nelson | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Shavon Revel Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Thomas | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevor Nowaske | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

