Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
31
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 showdown, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 31-21, solidifying their position early in the 2026 season. With both teams looking to make a statement, the Raiders emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive grit.
Leading the charge for the Raiders, quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw for 225 yards and a touchdown, while running back Ashton Jeanty added 55 rushing yards to the mix. Wide receiver Brock Bowers was a standout in the passing game, racking up 89 receiving yards and providing crucial support for Mendoza's efforts. The Raiders' offensive efficiency proved too much for the Chargers to handle.
Defensively, the Raiders made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, notably Eric Stokes, who recorded two interceptions. Despite the Chargers' Khalil Mack contributing with a sack and Tarheeb Still leading the team with six tackles, the Raiders' ability to create turnovers ultimately sealed their victory. The turning point came when Stokes intercepted a pass in the second half, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing Las Vegas to extend their lead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 22 | 14 | 225 | 1 | 2 | 74.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 10 | 172 | 1 | 3 | 48.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 13 | 55 | 4.2 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Laulu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

