The Raiders beat the Chargers 26–14 in Los Angeles, moving to 2–0. The Chargers fell to 0–2.
For the Raiders, Kirk Cousins went 19-for-29 for 253 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. Tre Tucker caught 5 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.
For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 15-for-27 for 192 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. Omarion Hampton ran for 94 yards on 23 carries and scored a touchdown.
On defense, Hezekiah Masses (Raiders) had 2 interceptions and Cam Hart (Chargers) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins against Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Raiders: Sep 20, 2026, 8:14 AM ET; Chargers: Sep 20, 2026, 8:14 AM ET).
Raiders in this game: shotgun 53%, under center 43%, pistol 3% · one back 63%, two backs 28%, empty 8% · motion 70% (60 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Raiders lined him up on most snaps.
FS#2 Elijah Molden Out (hamstring)Next up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte JacksonNext up: Deane Leonard
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Raiders lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
FS#2 Elijah Molden Out (hamstring)Next up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte JacksonNext up: Deane Leonard
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 28% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
FS#2 Elijah Molden Out (hamstring)Next up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte JacksonNext up: Deane Leonard
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Raiders lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 8% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
FS#2 Elijah Molden Out (hamstring)Next up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte JacksonNext up: Deane Leonard
Defense shown in its base front.
Chargers offense vs Raiders defense
Chargers in this game: shotgun 60%, under center 28%, pistol 12% · one back 49%, two backs 45%, empty 6% · motion 82% (67 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps.
RCB#26 Darien Porter Out (foot)Next up: Hezekiah Masses
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
RCB#26 Darien Porter Out (foot)Next up: Hezekiah Masses
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 45% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
RCB#26 Darien Porter Out (foot)Next up: Hezekiah Masses
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 6% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chargers offense, 4 WR
LT#70 Rashawn SlaterNext up: Trey Pipkins III
LG#74 Kayode AwosikaNext up: Trey Pipkins III
C#66 Jake SlaughterNext up: Jacob Spomer
RG#69 Cole StrangeNext up: Trevor Penning
RT#76 Joe AltNext up: Travis Burke
WR#15Ladd McConkeyQuestionable (rib)Next up: Derius Davis