Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
38
FINAL
30
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Los Angeles Chargers 38-30, showcasing their offensive prowess while continuing to build momentum in the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Raiders, ensuring they stay competitive in a tightly contested division.
Leading the charge for the Raiders was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for 258 yards, while Ashton Jeanty dominated the ground game with an impressive 145 rushing yards. Brock Bowers emerged as Mendoza’s favorite target, racking up 137 receiving yards, which played a significant role in keeping the Chargers’ defense on its heels throughout the game.
The Raiders' defense, anchored by Nakobe Dean's four tackles, made key stops to maintain their lead, though the Chargers' Justin Herbert did throw two touchdown passes to keep things close. A pivotal moment came when the Raiders intercepted a pass in the second half, preventing a potential game-tying score and allowing Las Vegas to maintain control as they outlasted their rivals in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 25 | 14 | 258 | 2 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 18 | 13 | 192 | 2 | 1 | 120.6 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 17 | 145 | 8.5 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 7 | 137 | 19.6 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 35 | 35.0 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaq Thompson | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Eichenberg | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 54 |

