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Geno Smith and Pete Carroll make their Raiders dwelling debuts in an enormous AFC West showdown towards Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers to complete Week 2.
The Chargers lead 17-6 at halftime after Justin Herbert went deep for his second landing cross of the night time, a 60-yard strike to Quentin Johnston late within the second quarter. However L.A. additionally misplaced star pass-rusher Khalil Mack within the first half attributable to an elbow damage.
Comply with dwell for perception and evaluation from The Athletic’s crew of NFL reporters under.
Justin Herbert has constructed upon his assertion Week 1 efficiency with a stellar first half in Week 2.
The Chargers quarterback is 9-of-14 passing for 133 yards and two touchdowns, highlighted by that stunning 60-yard downfield throw to Quentin Johnston.
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That’s no less than three completely head-scratching throws from Geno Smith tonight, who’s normally an bold passer however not that bold. Two of these three have resulted in interceptions.
Smith is 11-for-19 with 97 passing yards and two interceptions at halftime. Head coach Pete Carroll simply advised ESPN the entire crew must play higher, and that begins together with his quarterback.
Halftime – Chargers 17, Raiders 6
Los Angeles escapes the shadow of their finish zone and is content material operating out the clock within the first half with consecutive runs by Omarion Hampton.
The Chargers will start the second half with the soccer main by two scores.
Q2 1:14 – Chargers 17, Raiders 6
The Raiders offense has been powerful to look at tonight.
On third-and-6, Geno Smith escapes the pocket, rolls to his proper and heaves a ball towards the aim line that’s intercepted by Tony Jefferson. He was on the lookout for Dont’e Thornton however there have been two Chargers within the space.
Los Angeles has the soccer however they’re inside their very own 5-yard line.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack left Monday night time’s recreation towards the Las Vegas Raiders within the closing seconds of the primary quarter. He was later dominated out with an elbow damage.
Mack took some pleasant hearth as he and teammate Troy Dye tried to deal with Raiders large receiver Tre Tucker. As Tucker ran up the sector, Mack and Dye pursued him from completely different angles. Mack launched himself at Tucker to try the deal with as Dye got here in from in entrance of Mack and shouldered proper by Mack’s prolonged arms as Tucker ran by an arm deal with.
Mack left the sector and went to the locker room for an X-ray. He returned to the sidelines late within the second quarter sporting a sling on his left arm.
Khalil Mack (elbow) is out of his pads and jersey and sporting a sling on the sideline. He has been dominated out.
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Q2 1:51 – Chargers 17, Raiders 6
OHHHHH …
Possibly the Quentin Johnston hype from final week was actual. He simply toasted the Raiders secondary and Justin Herbert dropped a dime, connecting on a 60-yard landing late within the first half. That was fairly.
This can be a vital drive for Las Vegas as a result of Los Angeles will obtain the second half kickoff.
Q2 2:00 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6
Now we have reached the two-minute warning in Las Vegas with the Chargers driving.
Moments in the past, on third-and-1, Omarion Hampton had his best play of the night time, bouncing a run to the surface for a achieve of 14 yards.
A lot for an thrilling battle of rookie operating backs. Neither crew’s run recreation has gotten a lot of something to date.
The Chargers solely have crew speeding yard when eradicating Justin Herbert’s scrambles, as Daniel Popper famous.
Ashton Jeanty is doing significantly better by comparability, however the highly-touted Raiders rookie nonetheless solely has 30 yards on seven carries to date tonight.
Q2 4:42 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6
Ashton Jeanty had a few sturdy runs on this drive but on third-and-2, Zamir White is within the recreation and will get blown up within the backfield, ending the Raiders possession.
Las Vegas punts the ball again to Justin Herbert and firm.
In some unspecified time in the future, the Raiders should get Ashton Jeanty extra concerned within the passing recreation. They will’t run block.
Get in some empty.
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Q2 8:06 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6
Los Angeles rapidly goes three-and-out. A reverse to Quentin Johnston on first down goes nowhere, dooming the drive.
Moments later, Justin Herbert’s third-down cross is tipped on the line resulting in a punt.
Q2 9:54 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6
A Geno Smith scramble and a run by Ashton Jeanty strikes the chains however Las Vegas rapidly faces third-and-5 once more.
Smith scoops up a nasty snap and is rapidly swarmed for a sack because the Raiders accept a 40-yard subject aim try from Daniel Carlson.
He converts once more.
Q2 13:32 – Chargers 10, Raiders 3
Large third down strike from Geno Smith to Jakobi Meyers for a achieve of 26 yards.
A maintain on the following play halts the momentum a bit, now dealing with first-and-20.
Khalil Mack has suffered an obvious damage for the Chargers and had left the sport. Seemed to be holding his arm. His standing is at present unknown.
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Finish Q1 – Chargers 10, Raiders 3
The primary quarter has come to a detailed in Las Vegas.
On that final play, Khalil Mack was injured and hurried to the sideline holding his arm.
Justin Herbert studying that he’s a freak athlete may be very dangerous for the AFC West.
Q1 0:20 – Chargers 10, Raiders 3
Two weeks again with the Chargers, two touchdowns for Keenan Allen.
Justin Herbert rolls out on second-and-8 earlier than firing a laser to the veteran wideout within the again nook of the top zone.
Cameron Dicker converts the additional level.
