O'Connell is out for personal reasons, Brock Bowers is doubtful, and a Chargers team sacked three times in Week 1 waits at SoFi. Here's what it means.
The Raiders head into Sunday's AFC West opener at SoFi Stadium a quarterback short of the plan. Aidan O'Connell will miss the Chargers game for a personal matter, a non-injury absence that went from questionable on Friday to ruled out by evening, as Raiders.com's Paul Gutierrez reported. That leaves rookie Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick, as the only quarterback behind Kirk Cousins, per the New York Post.
A few matchups may be a good indicator of how the Las Vegas Raiders' matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers pans out in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season.
The Las Vegas Raiders' defense will be tested through the air and on the ground in Week 2 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers, but they should be up for the challenge.
The Chargers are back in SoFi Stadium in Week Two to host the Raiders (1-0) who are coming off a convincing win over the Dolphins to begin their season. As with all divisional matchups, this one is expected to be hghlyâŚ
The Las Vegas Raiders will be playing their first road game of the 2026 NFL regular season Sunday when they visit the Los Angeles Chargers. Here are all the details you need to know how to follow the game before, duringâŚ
The Las Vegas Raiders will try to remain unbeaten when they visit the Los Angeles Chargers for an AFC West matchup Sunday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
The Las Vegas Raiders will have to go into Sundayâs game with two quarterbacks. When the Raiders travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers, they will be without their emergency quarterback. Fourth-year quarterbackâŚ
Everything to know about the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, from injury updates to prediction and storylines.
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The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for their first road game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers. They havenât beaten the Chargers since 2023 and are hoping for their first win at SoFi Stadium. RaidersâŚ
Klint Kubiak and his desert marauders passed the first test of the 2026 campaign by drubbing the visiting Miami Dolphins this past Sunday. Widely considered a âgimmieâ game due to the Dolphins being in the midst of aâŚ
While they count the same in each teamâs overall record, divisional games always have more on the line in the NFL. Thatâs especially true in the Week 2 AFC West matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los AngelesâŚ
The 24-hour rule has long passed, meaning itâs time to put the Las Vegas Raidersâ Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins behind us and start focusing on the Week 2 matchup against a familiar AFC West foe: the Los AngelesâŚ
The Las Vegas Raiders week 2 opponents are the hated rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. Making a short-distance first road trip to the Raidersâ second home stadium, SoFi Stadium. Taking on a Jim Harbaugh-led team withâŚ
Trey McBride dominated against the Los Angeles Chargers, and Andrew Janocko has Las Vegas Raiders fans thinking Michael Mayer could duplicate that success.
Itâs that time of the week again. Itâs our weekly Saturday prediction post. We started out strong as we got the Raidersâ Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins correctly. Now, itâs on to Week 2 at the Los Angeles Chargers.âŚ
Darien Porter being out in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season makes Zeke Masses an instant linchpin for the Las Vegas Raiders' defense vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Las Vegas Raiders are riding the high of a Week 1 victory over the Miami Dolphins, but the Raiders were expected to win that contest. In a way, last week was the feel-good/tune-up game, and this Sunday is Las VegasââŚ
One litmus test is in the books. And another one is on tap for Klint Kubiak and his Las Vegas Raiders football team. Against a division foe, no less. It was widely assumed Kubiak and his desert marauders would top theâŚ
After missing both Wednesday and Thursday practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) logged a limited session on Friday and now enters the weekend with a questionable tag. Thatâs quite the jump from no practice beforeâŚ
"I enjoy the players buying into what we're doing, the energy, and them feeling like they have a chance to make a play," said Leonard after his first game as an NFL defensive coordinator.
The Chargers are back at home this Sunday to host the Raiders (1-0). Their Week One matchup with the Cardinals unfortunately left us with more questions than answers in regards to what the Chargers are this year and whoâŚ
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Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addresses the media at team headquarters in Henderson as the Silver and Black prepare for Sundayâs game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Raidersâ first road game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
The Chargers are 0-1 and are set to face a 1-0 Raiders team this Sunday who have upset on their minds, on top of the added motivation to make a divisional rival face an 0-2 start to the year. This week, we were lucky toâŚ
If the Las Vegas Raiders are missing TE Brock Bowers again in Week 2, then Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James will be an even bigger thron in their side.
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett proved that throwing deep is possible vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. So, there is hope for Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins.
Ashton Jeanty rushed for 102 yards to go with 45 yards and two scores receiving and helped the Raiders dictate tempo â like they hope to Sunday against the Chargers.
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Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker looked forward to reuniting for the first time since their national championship days at Georgia, and they looked right at home in the opener.
A complete guide to who the Las Vegas Raiders should be interested in during 2027 NFL free agency. Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington made a splash.
For the second consecutive practice, wide receiver Ladd McConkey (rib) did not participate in practice for the Chargers. Per ESPNâs Kris Rhim, he worked out in the same manner that he did on Wednesday, working off toâŚ
The Los Angeles Chargers should be preparing to play their Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders without wide receiver Ladd McConkey. McConkey was a non-participant for the second consecutive day in practice dueâŚ
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Stukes not only had the pick in the Raidersâ win over the Dolphins, he also finished with five tackles, a pass defensed and another tackle on special teams while playing all 56 snaps on defense.
The Los Angeles Chargers did not expect to lose their season opener against the Arizona Cardinals, but they were on the wrong end of the upset alert. A 26-14 loss to one of the worst teams in the league in 2025âŚ
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza appears in the latest ad for State Farm titled âVegas Changes a Man,â which plays off the rookieâs wholesome image.
The Las Vegas Raiders cannot afford to overlook Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season after Ladd McConkey's injury.
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