Raiders at Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders 24, Los Angeles Chargers 16 · Underground LG 27 Madden
Final Score
Raiders 24 2 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Chargers 16 2 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPFernando Mendoza 228 yds passingMike Washington Jr 100 yds rushingDont'e Thornton Jr 77 yds receivingQuay Walker 7 tkl defenseTotal yards 430 · 306Passing yards 228 · 222Rushing yards 202 · 84Completions 21/31 · 22/33Yards per carry 5.9 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 7h ago
In a tightly contested matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Los Angeles Chargers 24-16 in Week 2 of the 2026 season, solidifying their early-season momentum. Both teams were vying for a crucial victory to boost their playoff aspirations, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza led the charge for Las Vegas, throwing for 228 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Washington Jr. provided a strong ground game, rushing for 100 yards. Receivers were also instrumental, with Dont'e Thornton Jr. racking up 77 receiving yards, contributing significantly to the Raiders' balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, Quay Walker was a standout for Las Vegas, recording seven tackles to anchor the unit. Keyron Crawford's single sack added pressure to the Chargers' offense, helping to disrupt their rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Raiders' defense held firm, preventing a potential game-tying drive and sealing the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | ||||||
| Fernando MendozaQB | 21/31 | 68% | 228 | 2 | 0 | 110.6 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 22/33 | 67% | 222 | 0 | 0 | 85.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Mike Washington JrHB | 14 | 100 | 7.1 | 45 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 42 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Fernando MendozaQB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 9 | 51 | 5.7 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||||
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 17 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Antonio WilliamsWR | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brock BowersTE | 6 | 56 | 9.3 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tre TuckerWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ian ThomasTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Michael MayerTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||||
| Quay WalkerWILL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron JohnsonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron CrawfordREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B.J. HillDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe DeanMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy ChinnSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan StukesFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien PorterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler DavisDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx CrosbyLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Larry OgunjobiDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian WilkinsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric StokesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Garrett WilliamsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elandon RobertsMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyzir WhiteWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von MillerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | |||
| A.J. ColeP | 1/1 | 3 | 49 |
| Chargers | |||
| JK ScottP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 1 | 37 |