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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 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 as a result of an elbow harm.
Comply with stay for perception and evaluation from The Athletic’s crew of NFL reporters beneath.
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Chargers’ Khalil Mack dominated out vs. Raiders with elbow harm
Geno Smith throwing extra interceptions than Justin Herbert has touchdowns tonight feels … sub-optimal.
This has been painful for the Raiders QB. The narrative forward of him for the remainder of this week goes to be uncomfortable too.
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This fall 3:05 – Fees 20, Raiders 9
Once more, Las Vegas’ offense scuffles.
On fourth-and-3, Geno Smith is sacked by Daiyan Henley, who bought to the quarterback untouched.
On the Chargers very subsequent snap, Omarion Hampton is blown up within the backfield and instantly fumbles the soccer, giving the Raiders one more alternative — however they do nothing with it, turning the ball over on downs after simply 4 performs.
This fall 4:23 – Fees 20, Raiders 9
A uncommon miss from Justin Herbert tonight, throwing it behind Keenan Allen on third down as Los Angeles goes three-and-out.
Las Vegas wants to attain in a rush.
That audacious fourth-down strive on the Chargers’ final drive was a press release of maximum confidence on the a part of Jim Harbaugh that the Raiders couldn’t get again on this recreation.
That confidence has been rewarded.
This fall 5:58 – Fees 20, Raiders 9
Geno Smith simply threw his third interception of the night time.
On third-and-15, he launches into the tip zone searching for Jakobi Meyers however the cross is well-defended. The ball will get tipped up into the air, floating into the arms of Donte Jackson for a straightforward decide.
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 fall 7:24 – Fees 20, Raiders 9
Geno Smith sails a cross to Jakobi Meyers on second down however the duo connects on third-and-2 for 20 yards.
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This fall 8:10 – Fees 20, Raiders 9
That may have been Justin Herbert’s worst throw of the season and he bought 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’t execute the handoff cleanly. Davis recovers the ball however will get blown up, turning the ball over on downs and giving Las Vegas wonderful discipline place.
The Raiders’ offense will get one other shot right here with 8:10 left within the recreation, 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 discipline objective.
Jesse Minter’s Chargers protection is beginning to remind me of his overpowering Michigan items.
This fall 11:15 – Fees 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 along with his legs however the play is introduced again by a holding name.
Smith took an enormous hit on the tip of that run too.
Now on third-and-17, he checks it all the way down to Zamir White for a minimal achieve which units up a 37-yard discipline objective try for Daniel Carlson.
He connects.
This fall 14:08 – Fees 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 tip zone is damaged up.
On third-and-1, he finds Jakobi Meyers for six yards.
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Raiders averaging 3.8 yards per play. Can be eighth-lowest common for any offense in a recreation this season.
Finish Q3 – Fees 20, Raiders 6
The Raiders take a very long time attending to the road on first down, barely getting the snap off earlier than operating the ball with Ashton Jeanty for a lack of a yard.
That’s the last play of the third quarter.
Q3 2:54 – Fees 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 all the way 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 cross to maneuver the chains.
Terence “Bud” Crawford is being interviewed by ESPN after defeating Canelo Alvarez to turn into the undisputed tremendous middleweight boxing champion right here at Allegiant Stadium simply two days in the past.
You can relive that epic fight as it happened here.
The Chargers’ inconsistent run recreation 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 high precedence.
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After a stellar recreation in Week 1, Geno Smith’s resolution making has been poor tonight.
Q3 7:30 – Fees 20, Raiders 6
Omarion Hampton will get two photographs on the finish zone however can’t get in, establishing third-and-goal.
He will get one other likelihood at it however is swarmed by three Raiders within the backfield, which results in a 20-yard discipline objective from Cameron Dicker.
The rookie must look forward to his first NFL landing.
Q3 9:35 – Fees 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 achieve 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 achieve of 25 yards, establishing first-and-goal. The Chargers quarterback has appeared so poised this season.