Las Vegas
Raiders
0-1
45
FINAL
43
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Las Vegas Raiders narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 45-43. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the 2026 season, but it was the Raiders who emerged victorious in this high-octane shootout.
Raiders quarterback Joe Milton was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 316 yards and five touchdown passes. He connected frequently with tight end Brock Bowers, who racked up 174 receiving yards, providing crucial plays that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. On the other side, Omarion Hampton of the Chargers showcased his prowess on the ground with a staggering 208 rushing yards, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Raiders made key plays that ultimately influenced the outcome. Jeremy Chinn led the team with six total tackles, while Eric Stokes added a pivotal interception that shifted momentum back to Las Vegas during a critical moment in the second half. This defensive stand proved vital as the Raiders held off a late surge from the Chargers, sealing their hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 18 | 14 | 316 | 5 | 1 | 135.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 18 | 11 | 193 | 2 | 1 | 111.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 30 | 208 | 6.9 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 10 | 143 | 14.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | TE | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 5 | 80 | 16.0 | 2 | 51 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 2 | 36 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stokes | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Butler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Folorunso Fatukasi | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| A.J. Cole | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 46 |

