Los Angeles
Chargers
13-6
21
FINAL
7
Las Vegas
Raiders
14-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Las Vegas Raiders 21-7 in the Conference Championship, securing their spot in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. With both teams vying for a chance at the title, the stakes were high, and the Chargers proved they were ready for the challenge.
Justin Herbert led the Chargers' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. Keaton Mitchell contributed on the ground with 49 rushing yards, while the Raiders' Fernando Mendoza threw for 178 yards but couldn't find the end zone. Meanwhile, Dont'e Thornton Jr. was a standout for Las Vegas, racking up 135 receiving yards despite the team's struggles.
Defensively, the Chargers made critical plays that turned the tide of the game, highlighted by Derwin James Jr.'s two interceptions that stifled the Raiders' momentum. The turning point came in the second half when a pivotal interception by James shifted the momentum squarely in favor of Los Angeles, allowing them to maintain control and ultimately secure the win. With Maxx Crosby's two sacks for the Raiders, the defense kept the pressure on, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive firepower.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 15 | 6 | 178 | 1 | 5 | 67.4 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 11 | 8 | 107 | 2 | 1 | 104.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 4 | 135 | 33.8 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

