Las Vegas
Raiders
0-1
15
FINAL
37
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers secured a decisive 37-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and setting the tone for their campaign. With this win, the Chargers not only improved their record but also demonstrated their potential as serious contenders this year.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer, throwing for 295 yards and an impressive five touchdowns, connecting effectively with his receivers throughout the game. Oronde Gadsden made significant contributions, racking up 103 receiving yards, while Omarion Hampton added a solid ground game with 87 rushing yards, helping the Chargers maintain control over the tempo.
Defensively, the Chargers were effective in limiting the Raiders' offensive opportunities, led by Donte Jackson's three total tackles. The turning point came early when Herbert's quick strikes put the Chargers up by two scores, forcing the Raiders to play catch-up, a scenario they struggled to overcome. The combination of an explosive offense and a disciplined defense proved too much for Las Vegas to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 17 | 74% | 295 | 5 | 0 | 155.3 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 27 | 16 | 59% | 258 | 2 | 0 | 115.9 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 87 | 5.4 | 31 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kirk Cousins | QB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 103 | 17.2 | 45 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 52 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 3 | 89 | 29.7 | 18 | 1 | 39 | 1 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 36 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 19 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Jefferson | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Treydan Stukes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rodney Shelley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 28 |

