Las Vegas
Raiders
1-0
35
FINAL
20
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the Los Angeles Chargers 35-20 in Week 2 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Raiders' confidence but also puts them in a strong position early in the season, as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the AFC West.
Leading the charge for Las Vegas was quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who threw for 232 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Ashton Jeanty was a standout on the ground, racking up an impressive 201 rushing yards, effectively controlling the clock and keeping the Chargers' defense on its heels. Meanwhile, David Njoku of the Chargers provided a bright spot for his team, accumulating 131 receiving yards in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Raiders made key plays that shifted momentum, including a crucial interception by Eric Stokes that halted a Chargers drive and helped swing the game in Las Vegas's favor. Defensive end Kwity Paye also contributed with a sack, putting pressure on the Chargers' offense throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Raiders capitalized on a turnover, extending their lead to 21-10, a gap that the Chargers struggled to close for the rest of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 17 | 10 | 232 | 3 | 1 | 118.2 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 11 | 231 | 2 | 2 | 73.4 |
| Trey Lance | QB | 10 | 7 | 137 | 1 | 1 | 106.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 201 | 20.1 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 6 | 26 | 4.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr. | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 7 | 131 | 18.7 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 2 | 96 | 48.0 | 1 | 81 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 3 | 83 | 27.7 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Malik Benson | WR | 1 | 55 | 55.0 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Nailor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stokes | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darien Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwity Paye | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Adoree' Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tonka Hemingway | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Kennard | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

