Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
16
FINAL
49
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Las Vegas Raiders 49-16 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This decisive victory not only boosts the Chargers' early season momentum but also serves as a stark warning to the rest of the league about their potent offensive capabilities.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 390 yards and six touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers carved open the Raiders' defense, while the Chargers' offensive line provided ample protection, allowing Herbert to showcase his skills effectively. Tre Tucker also shined, racking up 135 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Chargers' explosive performance.
On the defensive side, Genesis Smith led the Chargers with six total tackles, demonstrating their ability to stifle the Raiders' efforts. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter when Akheem Mesidor intercepted a pass, shifting momentum decisively in favor of Los Angeles. The Chargers' defense not only contained the Raiders but also created crucial opportunities for their high-flying offense, sealing the game well before the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 14 | 390 | 6 | 0 | 144.4 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 29 | 12 | 226 | 2 | 3 | 52.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 12 | 52 | 4.3 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | WR | 5 | 135 | 27.0 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 4 | 132 | 33.0 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |

