Los Angeles
Rams
0-1
28
FINAL
52
Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning offensive showcase, the Las Vegas Raiders triumphed over the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 52-28 in Week 2 of the 2028 season. The win solidifies the Raiders' momentum early in the season, while the Rams will need to regroup as they face a challenging road ahead.
Fernando Mendoza delivered a spectacular performance for the Raiders, throwing for 387 yards and six touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Brian Thomas Jr. emerged as his top target, racking up 169 receiving yards and adding to the Raiders' dominant aerial attack. Meanwhile, Nate Frazier kept the Rams competitive on the ground, rushing for an impressive 185 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Raiders' scoring barrage.
Defensively, the Rams struggled to contain the Raiders’ explosive offense, allowing Mendoza to operate with little resistance. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when the Raiders scored three touchdowns in quick succession, turning a close game into a commanding lead. Despite VJ Payne's four tackles and Mandrell Desir's sack, the Rams couldn't halt the Raiders' rhythm, ultimately leading to a decisive victory for Las Vegas.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 24 | 12 | 50% | 387 | 6 | 2 | 100.6 |
| CJ Carr | QB | 33 | 11 | 33% | 159 | 0 | 2 | 24.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 13 | 185 | 14.2 | 24 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 9 | 157 | 17.4 | 74 | 1 | 83 | 0 |
| CJ Carr | QB | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 52 | 3 | 66 | 1 |
| TJ Moore | WR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 5 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 3 | 106 | 35.3 | 36 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 29 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 35 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vicari Swain | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Decamerion Richardson | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mandrell Desir | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zavier Mincey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Lightfoot | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kameryn Crawford | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie Powers III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Therrian Alexander III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jide Abasiri | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Patterson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 54 |
| Matt Araiza | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

