Raiders at Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders 42, Los Angeles Chargers 14 · Power 5 SZN 1
Final Score
Raiders 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Chargers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPFernando Mendoza 295 yds passingOmarion Hampton 82 yds rushingBrenen Thompson 139 yds receivingMaxx Crosby 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 330 · 308Passing yards 295 · 226Rushing yards 35 · 82Completions 17/19 · 15/28Yards per carry 4.4 · 7.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
The Las Vegas Raiders kicked off their 2027 season in dominant fashion, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 42-14. With both teams looking to establish early momentum, the Raiders showcased their offensive firepower, setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza was the star of the night, throwing for an impressive 295 yards and six touchdowns, leading the Raiders to a commanding victory. While the Chargers' Omarion Hampton added 82 rushing yards, it was Brenen Thompson's standout performance with 139 receiving yards that kept the game competitive for a time.
Defensively, the Raiders made crucial plays to stifle the Chargers' efforts, highlighted by Keyron Crawford's sack and Jermod McCoy's interception. The turning point came in the second quarter when McCoy's pick set up another quick score for Las Vegas, extending their lead and putting the game out of reach for Los Angeles. The Raiders' defense, though not heavily tested, made the most of its opportunities, ensuring a convincing start to the season.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 17/19 | 89% | 295 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 15/28 | 54% | 244 | 1 | 4 | 55.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 11 | 82 | 7.5 | 14 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 99 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 9 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 25 | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Evan StewartWR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 48 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 139 | 46.3 | 52 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermod McCoyCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric StokesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Saunders JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy EichenbergMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peyton BowenSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex AnzaloneWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton JohnsonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Witt WeeksMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daijahn AnthonyFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan TurnerWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious WhiteCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| Chase McLaughlinK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/1 | 2 | 0 |