Las Vegas
Raiders
0-1
33
FINAL
41
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Las Vegas Raiders with a final score of 41-33. The victory was crucial for the Chargers, as they aimed to gain momentum early in the 2026 season against a divisional rival.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers' offense with an impressive 245 passing yards, while rookie sensation Omarion Hampton shined on the ground with 135 rushing yards. Quentin Johnston was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 159 yards and proving to be a key target for Herbert. Fernando Mendoza managed to keep the Raiders competitive with a touchdown pass, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' explosive offensive performance.
Defensively, the Chargers made pivotal plays that shifted the momentum of the game, most notably Tony Jefferson's two interceptions, which thwarted crucial drives from the Raiders. Maxx Crosby's two sacks for Las Vegas showcased their ability to pressure Herbert, but the Chargers' ability to respond on offense ultimately sealed the win. The game-changing moment came in the fourth quarter when Jefferson's second interception set up a touchdown, allowing Los Angeles to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 12 | 7 | 58% | 245 | 1 | 1 | 95.8 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 22 | 12 | 55% | 205 | 1 | 3 | 61.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 17 | 135 | 7.9 | 26 | 3 | 28 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 159 | 39.8 | — | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 7 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 25 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 54 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 49 |

