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Raiders vs Chargers Match Up

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Justin Herbert finished 15 of 26 for 192 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

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New York Post21 Sep

Derwin James Jr., a veteran safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, expressed frustration after his team lost their second straight home game to start the 2026 season. The Chargers suffered back-to-back losses by double digits against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders despite facing teams with poor records from last year. James criticized the current state of the team as "trash" and emphasized the need for…

Derwin James Jr. gets honest as Chargers open season 0–2: ‘Right now that s—t looks trash’ →11 articles from New York Post on this story
Toronto Star22 Sep

The Los Angeles Chargers started their season with consecutive home losses, dropping them to an 0-2 record under new coach Jim Harbaugh. Despite scoring 14 points in both games against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders, Harbaugh noted positive signs of team fight and competition. The upcoming schedule includes tough matchups, starting with a road game against the undefeated Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Jim Harbaugh has never been 0-2. The Chargers are now, with a tough stretch ahead →4 articles from Toronto Star on this story
The Guardian21 Sep

Justin Herbert, one of the NFL's most promising quarterbacks, faced another setback in his career during the Los Angeles Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite showing potential with a touchdown and two interceptions, Herbert struggled against veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, completing only 55% of his passes while under pressure from the defense. The article questions whether Herbert's performance…

Justin Herbert has been the quarterback of tomorrow his entire NFL career. Whose fault is that? →
Fox News21 Sep

Pro Bowl safety Derwin James criticized the Los Angeles Chargers' defense after their loss to the Raiders, saying it “looks trash.” The team has started the season with two losses, allowing an average of 26 points and 349 yards per game. Despite individual performances like James’ 17 tackles so far this year, the defense lacks takeaways and cohesion. OPTA Stats noted that only one other NFL team in history faced a…

Chargers star gives blunt take on team's defensive struggles after loss to Raiders: 'That s— looks trash' →

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  1. 17 Sep

    The Raiders had five sacks in their opening win against Miami, with Crosby getting 1 1/2 sacks in the fourth quarter.

    2 outlets · Toronto Star
  2. 18 Sep

    “We can’t expect to win like that, and we have to be better because of it.”

    2 outlets · New York Post
  3. 20 Sep

    There were very high hopes for the Chargers on offense when they brought on former head coach Mike McDaniel to be their offensive coordinator, but none of those hopes were realized in Week 1.

    2 outlets · New York Post
  4. 21 Sep

    Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards and three touchdowns in the Raiders’ 26-14 win against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.

    2 outlets · New York Post

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Where to start Raiders look to turn SoFi Stadium into home-field edge, 2-0 start to season New York Post

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  • 22 Sep Jim Harbaugh has never been 0-2. The Chargers are now, with a tough stretch aheadThe Los Angeles Chargers started their season with consecutive home losses, dropping them to an 0-2 record under new coach Jim Harbaugh. Despite scoring 14 points in both games against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders, Harbaugh noted positive signs of team fight and competition. The upcoming schedule includes tough matchups, starting with a road game against the undefeated Buffalo Bills on Sunday.Toronto Star
  • 21 Sep Derwin James Jr. gets honest as Chargers open season 0–2: ‘Right now that s—t looks trash’Derwin James Jr., a veteran safety for the Los Angeles Chargers, expressed frustration after his team lost their second straight home game to start the 2026 season. The Chargers suffered back-to-back losses by double digits against the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders despite facing teams with poor records from last year. James criticized the current state of the team as "trash" and emphasized the need for…New York Post
  • 21 Sep Chargers star gives blunt take on team's defensive struggles after loss to Raiders: 'That s— looks trash'Pro Bowl safety Derwin James criticized the Los Angeles Chargers' defense after their loss to the Raiders, saying it “looks trash.” The team has started the season with two losses, allowing an average of 26 points and 349 yards per game. Despite individual performances like James’ 17 tackles so far this year, the defense lacks takeaways and cohesion. OPTA Stats noted that only one other NFL team in history faced a…Fox News
  • 21 Sep Justin Herbert has been the quarterback of tomorrow his entire NFL career. Whose fault is that?Justin Herbert, one of the NFL's most promising quarterbacks, faced another setback in his career during the Los Angeles Chargers' 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite showing potential with a touchdown and two interceptions, Herbert struggled against veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, completing only 55% of his passes while under pressure from the defense. The article questions whether Herbert's performance…The Guardian
  • 21 Sep Chargers' Justin Herbert is off to a rough start under new coordinator Mike McDanielIn the Chargers' second game of the season, quarterback Justin Herbert struggled under new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, throwing for 192 yards with two interceptions while fumbling three times in a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. The team lost its second consecutive game and has shown poor performance in both games so far this year, prompting head coach Jim Harbaugh to emphasize reviewing tape and…Toronto Star
  • 21 Sep Kirk Cousins connects with Cody White for 2 TDs and Raiders beat Chargers 26-14In the AFC West opener, Kirk Cousins led the Las Vegas Raiders to a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Cousins threw two touchdowns to Cody White and Jeremy Chinn’s fumble recovery secured the win for the Raiders, who ended their four-game losing streak against the Chargers. Justin Herbert threw one touchdown but was intercepted twice as the heavily favored Chargers lost their…Toronto Star
  • 21 Sep Mike McDaniel offense a sinking ship as Chargers season already on the brinkThe Los Angeles Chargers suffered their second straight home loss of the season, losing 26-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. The article highlights that the Chargers' offense, led by coordinator Mike McDaniel and quarterback Justin Herbert, has produced only 28 points in eight quarters across two games. This includes numerous penalties, sacks, turnovers, and missed opportunities, contributing to their…New York Post
  • 21 Sep Kirk Cousins makes Raiders history not seen in 50 years vs ChargersKirk Cousins continued his strong performance for the Las Vegas Raiders by throwing three touchdown passes in their recent victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing his total to six touchdowns in the first two games of the season. This achievement is reminiscent of Ken Stabler's record from 1976, marking a significant milestone for Cousins. The article highlights how this success could delay rookie quarterback…New York Post
  • 21 Sep Raiders bury AFC West rival Chargers despite costly mistakesIn their game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Las Vegas Raiders won 26-14 despite making several costly mistakes. Quarterback Derek Carr (not Kirk Cousins, who seems to be mistakenly referenced in the article) effectively demonstrated his ability to lead downfield throws, connecting with receivers for two long passes of over 40 yards each during the first half alone. This performance challenged the Chargers'…New York Post
  • 21 Sep Jim Harbaugh hits brutal career first with embarrassing Chargers loss to RaidersJim Harbaugh experienced his first career 0-2 start as an NFL head coach after the Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Las Vegas Raiders with a score of 26-14 on Sunday. This follows their previous loss to the Arizona Cardinals by the same score last week. The article highlights that Harbaugh, who has been coaching for 20 seasons, has never started a season so poorly in either college or professional football. It also…New York Post
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  • 20 Sep Here’s how to watch Raiders vs. Chargers live for free: Time, streaming infoThe article reports on how to watch the NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers live for free. The match is set for September 20 at 1:05 p.m. PT/4:05 p.m. ET from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Viewers can access the game through a five-day free trial of DIRECTV’s MySports genre pack which includes CBS where the game will be broadcast.New York Post
  • 20 Sep Raiders vs. Chargers prediction: David Njoku steps up big for Los AngelesThe article discusses predictions and analysis for an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Despite the Chargers' poor performance in Week 1, there is optimism around tight end David Njoku stepping up as a key offensive player. With Ladd McConkey potentially out due to injury, Njoku could see increased playing time and targets from quarterback Justin Herbert, especially…New York Post
  • 20 Sep Raiders aim to put Chargers in hole on familiar turf, fresh opportunityThe article discusses an upcoming NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. It highlights how a victory for the Raiders could solidify their standing as a competitive team early in the season, while an upset would raise questions about the Chargers' performance following their disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The piece focuses on specific strategic elements like…New York Post
  • 20 Sep Raiders look to turn SoFi Stadium into home-field edge, 2-0 start to seasonThe article discusses the upcoming NFL game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. It highlights how the Raiders aim to build on their season-opening victory against the Miami Dolphins, leveraging their running game led by Ashton Jeanty and an efficient passing attack with quarterback Kirk Cousins. The focus is on how effectively the Raiders can counteract the Chargers' defense…New York Post
  • 18 Sep Chargers might skip suspense, get right to disappointmentThe Los Angeles Chargers face a potential 0-2 start after losing their first game of the season to the Arizona Cardinals, setting up a challenging home game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium. The article suggests that another loss would confirm the team's pattern of early-season disappointment and reinforce doubts about their resilience and ability to handle adversity. Writer Eric Williams emphasizes the…New York Post
  • 17 Sep Chargers face the Raiders at SoFi, with Raider Nation set to flood the stands againThe Los Angeles Chargers face the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium for an AFC West matchup with significant history and fan engagement. Despite winning five straight games against the Raiders, the Chargers struggle when it comes to home crowd support, as Raider Nation often dominates attendance. The article highlights recent form, noting the Raiders' 1-0 start following a win over Miami, while the Chargers dropped…Toronto Star
  • 17 Sep Raiders fans look to own SoFi Stadium again as team looks to own the ChargersRaiders fans continue to strongly support the team despite it having moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 2020. Since SoFi Stadium opened in 2020, the Raiders have only won one game there during the pandemic when no fans were allowed; they are currently 1-7 at the stadium including seven straight losses. Despite this record, large numbers of Raiders fans still attend games at SoFi Stadium, with the upcoming…New York Post

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