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Geno Smith and Pete Carroll make their Raiders house debuts in a large AFC West showdown towards Justin Herbert, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers to complete Week 2.
The Chargers lead 20-9 within the fourth quarter. Herbert has two landing passes, together with a 60-yard strike to Quentin Johnston late within the first half, whereas Smith has three interceptions. However L.A. additionally misplaced star pass-rusher Khalil Mack because of an elbow damage.
Observe reside for perception and evaluation from The Athletic’s workforce of NFL reporters beneath.
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Chargers’ Khalil Mack dominated out vs. Raiders with elbow damage
That audacious fourth-down attempt on the Chargers’ final drive was an announcement of maximum confidence on the a part of Jim Harbaugh that the Raiders couldn’t get again on this sport.
That confidence has been rewarded.
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This autumn 5:58 – Prices 20, Raiders 9
Geno Smith simply threw his third interception of the evening.
On third-and-15, he launches into the top zone on the lookout for Jakobi Meyers however the go is well-defended. The ball will get tipped up into the air, floating into the arms of Donte Jackson for a straightforward choose.
Smith has been too reckless with the soccer tonight. There’s not a lot open downfield for the Raiders and he’s simply forcing it.
This autumn 7:24 – Prices 20, Raiders 9
Geno Smith sails a go to Jakobi Meyers on second down however the duo connects on third-and-2 for 20 yards.
This autumn 8:10 – Prices 20, Raiders 9
Which may have been Justin Herbert’s worst throw of the season and he obtained away with it. He stared down Keenan Allen and fired the ball straight to Germaine Pratt, who drops the interception.
Redemption for the Raiders moments later although. On fourth-and-1, Los Angeles runs a sweep for Derius Davis however he and Herbert can not execute the handoff cleanly. Davis recovers the ball however will get blown up, turning the ball over on downs and giving Las Vegas glorious area place.
The Raiders’ offense will get one other shot right here with 8:10 left within the sport, however the Las Vegas crowd hasn’t been proud of tonight’s efficiency …
The Raiders simply had a 19-play drive that lasted over 11 minutes … and solely went 62 yards to lead to a area objective.
Jesse Minter’s Chargers protection is beginning to remind me of his overpowering Michigan models.
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This autumn 11:15 – Prices 20, Raiders 9
Geno Smith misses Brock Bowers on a possible landing, crusing the ball approach too excessive on first down.
A completion to Tre Tucker then units up third-and-7. Smith scrambles out of the pocket and picks up the primary down together with his legs however the play is introduced again by a holding name.
Smith took an enormous hit on the top of that run too.
Now on third-and-17, he checks it right down to Zamir White for a minimal acquire which units up a 37-yard area objective try for Daniel Carlson.
He connects.
This autumn 14:08 – Prices 20, Raiders 6
Ashton Jeanty runs for 5 yards on second down, establishing third-and-6.
Geno Smith has a free play due to a penalty however a lob into the top zone is damaged up.
On third-and-1, he finds Jakobi Meyers for six yards.
Raiders averaging 3.8 yards per play. Could be eighth-lowest common for any offense in a sport this season.
Finish Q3 – Prices 20, Raiders 6
The Raiders take a very long time attending to the road on first down, barely getting the snap off earlier than working the ball with Ashton Jeanty for a lack of a yard.
That’s the remaining play of the third quarter.
Q3 2:54 – Prices 20, Raiders 6
Las Vegas will get two first downs to open the drive however after a brief run by Geno Smith and a test right down to Ashton Jeanty, the Raiders face third-and-6.
Smith sits in a collapsing pocket earlier than discovering Brock Bowers, who makes a pleasant snag on a low go to maneuver the chains.
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The Chargers’ inconsistent run sport in all probability gained’t burn them tonight. But when they wish to contend for the AFC West and get additional within the playoffs, fixing that must be Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman’s prime precedence.
After a stellar sport in Week 1, Geno Smith’s resolution making has been poor tonight.
Q3 7:30 – Prices 20, Raiders 6
Omarion Hampton will get two pictures on the finish zone however can not get in, establishing third-and-goal.
He will get one other probability at it however is swarmed by three Raiders within the backfield, which ends up in a 20-yard area objective from Cameron Dicker.
The rookie must anticipate his first NFL landing.
Q3 9:35 – Prices 17, Raiders 6
Los Angeles offense is rolling, working their approach into Raiders territory fairly shortly.
Going through third-and-12, Herbert fires to Tre Harris for a acquire of 10 yards, making it fourth-and-2 and the Chargers go for it.
Herbert fires a strike to Keenan Allen on a crosser for a acquire of 25 yards, establishing first-and-goal. The Chargers quarterback has appeared so poised this season.
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Q3 15:00 – Prices 17, Raiders 6
The second half is underway in Las Vegas and the Chargers start with the soccer.
Chargers 17, Raiders 6
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Jesse Minter’s Chargers protection has not allowed a landing in a primary half by means of two video games this season. The Chargers held the Chiefs to 2 area objectives final week. They held the Raiders to 2 area objectives tonight.
The Chargers allowed the fewest factors within the league final season.
In Week 1, the Chargers’ execution faltered within the second half, because the Chiefs scored 16 factors to hold in down the stretch. Can the Chargers protection put collectively a whole efficiency and shut this sport out towards the Raiders?
They picked off Geno Smith twice within the first half and restricted him to a 32.0 passer score.