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.
The Los Angeles Chargers offense is taking a hit after tight end David Njoku has been carted off in the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 at SoFi Stadium. Njoku suffered a knee injury in the first play…
Welcome to Week Two, Chargers fans! We’re going back to using a separate game thread to have you all discuss the game as it goes instead of having the live game recap pull double-duty. The Bolts are entering a must-win…
The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Here is everything to need to know about the contest: First quarter The Raiders won the coin toss, but deferred to the second half. The Chargers got…
The Chargers are back at home this week to host the 1-0 Raiders after they beat the Dolphins 27-13 in Las Vegas. Kirk Cousins is their quarterback to begin the season and the last time he played the Charges, he threw…
The Las Vegas Raiders' inactive list for Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season against the Los Angeles Chargers. Brock Bowers is out, Ladd McConkey is in, and more.
The Los Angeles Chargers are preparing for their Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. While most of the players are getting ready, a few members of the team will be on the inactive list.…
As expected, Las Vegas Raiders superstar tight end Brock Bowers is inactive for Sunday’s game at the Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. The Raiders made the decision to deactivate Bowers after he…
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 hghly…
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, during…
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 Sunday’s game with two quarterbacks. When the Raiders travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers, they will be without their emergency quarterback. Fourth-year quarterback…
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.
The Raiders might be in rebuild mode, but in week 1 they looked like... The post Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Identified “Strength of our Football Team” to FOX Broadcasters in Week 1 appeared first on Raiders Beat.
The Las Vegas Raiders are getting ready for their first road game of the season against the Los Angeles Chargers. They haven’t beaten the Chargers since 2023 and are hoping for their first win at SoFi Stadium. Raiders…
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 “gimmie” game due to the Dolphins being in the midst of a…
While they count the same in each team’s overall record, divisional games always have more on the line in the NFL. That’s especially true in the Week 2 AFC West matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles…
The 24-hour rule has long passed, meaning it’s time to put the Las Vegas Raiders’ 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 Angeles…
The Las Vegas Raiders week 2 opponents are the hated rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. Making a short-distance first road trip to the Raiders’ second home stadium, SoFi Stadium. Taking on a Jim Harbaugh-led team with…
Trey McBride dominated against the Los Angeles Chargers, and Andrew Janocko has Las Vegas Raiders fans thinking Michael Mayer could duplicate that success.
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.
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. That’s quite the jump from no practice before…
"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 who…
Tom Brady might not be in the Raiders’ building on a regular basis, but... The post Cousins Shares Phone Call He Made to Tom Brady in Team Meeting appeared first on Raiders Beat.
Las Vegas Raiders coach Klint Kubiak addresses the media at team headquarters in Henderson as the Silver and Black prepare for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Las Vegas Review-Journal reporters and editors make their picks for the Raiders’ 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 to…
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 — like they hope to Sunday against the Chargers.
Maxx Crosby won’t need any extra motivation for the Raiders’ rivalry game with the... The post Will Maxx Crosby Remember Mike McDaniel Mocking Him in ’24? appeared first on Raiders Beat.
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 ESPN’s Kris Rhim, he worked out in the same manner that he did on Wednesday, working off to…
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