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Geno Smith and Pete Carroll make their Raiders<\/a> house debuts in a large AFC West showdown towards Justin Herbert<\/a>, Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers<\/a> to complete Week 2.<\/strong>
The Chargers lead 10-6 within the second quarter after Justin Herbert discovered Keenan Allen<\/a> within the nook of the tip zone for a 10-yard landing cross.
Observe stay for perception and evaluation from The Athletic<\/em>\u2019s crew of NFL<\/a> reporters under.
A lot for an thrilling battle of rookie working backs. Neither crew\u2019s run recreation has gotten a lot of something to this point.
The Chargers solely have crew dashing yard when eradicating Justin Herbert<\/strong>\u2019s scrambles, as Daniel Popper<\/em> famous on X.
Ashton Jeanty <\/strong>is doing significantly better by comparability, however the highly-touted Raiders rookie nonetheless solely has 30 yards on seven carries to this point tonight.
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Q2 4:42 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6<\/strong>
Ashton Jeanty<\/strong> had a few robust runs on this drive but on third-and-2, Zamir White<\/strong> 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<\/strong> and firm.
In some unspecified time in the future, the Raiders must get Ashton<\/strong> Jeanty<\/strong> extra concerned within the passing recreation. They will\u2019t run block.
Get in some empty.
Q2 8:06 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6<\/strong>
Los Angeles rapidly goes three-and-out. A reverse to Quentin Johnston<\/strong> on first down goes nowhere, dooming the drive.
Moments later, Justin Herbert<\/strong>\u2019s third-down cross is tipped on the line resulting in a punt. <\/p>\n
Q2 9:54 – Chargers 10, Raiders 6<\/strong> Q1 0:20 – Chargers 10, Raiders 3<\/strong> Benjamin St-Juste<\/strong> was in for Donte Jackson on the finish of final Chargers defensive sequence. Jackson was in blue tent however is again on the bench now.<\/p>\n Commercial
A Geno Smith <\/strong>scramble and a run by Ashton Jeanty<\/strong> 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 area aim try from Daniel Carlson<\/strong>.
He converts once more.
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Q2 13:32 – Chargers 10, Raiders 3<\/strong>
Massive third down strike from Geno Smith<\/strong> to Jakobi Meyers<\/strong> for a achieve of 26 yards.
A maintain on the subsequent play halts the momentum a bit, now going through first-and-20.
Khalil Mack has suffered an obvious harm for the Chargers and had left the sport. Seemed to be holding his arm. His standing is presently unknown.
Finish Q1 – Chargers 10, Raiders 3<\/strong>
The primary quarter has come to an in depth in Las Vegas.
On that final play, Khalil Mack <\/strong>was injured and hurried to the sideline holding his arm.
Justin Herbert<\/strong> studying that he’s a freak athlete may be very unhealthy for the AFC West.<\/p>\n
Two weeks again with the Chargers, two touchdowns for Keenan Allen<\/strong>.
Justin Herbert <\/strong>rolls out on second-and-8 earlier than firing a laser to the veteran wideout within the again nook of the tip zone.
Cameron Dicker converts the additional level.
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Q1 1:28 – Chargers 3, Raiders 3<\/strong>
Los Angeles has discovered a little bit of a rhythm right here, working into Las Vegas territory.
Justin Herbert<\/strong> linked with Ladd McConkey <\/strong>earlier on this drive and he goes to him once more, finishing a large achieve on third down to maneuver the sticks however the play is negated by offensive offside.
Dealing with third-and-8, Herbert makes use of his legs to scramble for a primary down earlier than sliding. He’s hit late by Isaiah Pola-Mao<\/strong>, tacking on 15 yards.
The Chargers have blitzed Derwin James<\/strong> twice this recreation already and each have resulted in tackles for loss.
Our Daniel Popper <\/em>highlighted that as an area to watch<\/a> earlier than the sport.
Q1 5:34 – Chargers 3, Raiders 3<\/strong>
Las Vegas goes three-and-out slightly rapidly.
Smith<\/strong> finds Michael Mayer<\/strong> for a brief achieve, adopted by a damaging run by Jeanty<\/strong> and a five-yard completion to Brock Bowers<\/strong>.
The Raiders punt.
Chargers offensive line regarded like an improved unit in cross safety final week towards the Chiefs. However they’re struggling to guard Justin Herbert<\/strong> early on on this recreation.
Maxx Crosby had a second-down stress towards Trey Pipkins on that final sequence. On third down, the Raiders moved Crosby to the inside to hurry towards left guard Zion Johnson.
It doesn\u2019t appear to be Herbert goes to have the identical type of time as he did in Week 1. That was a giant a part of Herbert\u2019s glorious efficiency within the season opener in Brazil.<\/p>\n
Form of humorous to listen to ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler, who\u2019s the community\u2019s lead school soccer play-by-play voice, marvel on the high quality of NFL kickers after that 54-yard area aim make.
In case you missed it, right here\u2019s what occurred within the school recreation Fowler known as two days in the past \u2026
Q1 7:57 – Chargers 3, Raiders 3<\/strong>
Two incompletion meant for Quentin Johnston<\/strong> and a false begin makes it third-and-15. Justin Herbert <\/strong>makes an attempt to scramble however he has nowhere to go, dashing for 5 yards earlier than he's swarmed.
The Chargers punt. Spectacular begin from Las Vegas' protection.
That third-down sack to arrange the Raiders area aim try offers Khalil Mack<\/strong> 12.5 profession sacks towards the Raiders, the crew that chosen him with the No. 5 decide of the 2014 draft and the place he dominated for the primary 4 years of his profession.
The one crew he\u2019s recorded extra sacks towards is the Denver Broncos, with 13.
It actually helps that the 2 greatest single-game outputs of his profession are towards these groups. He had six sacks for the Chargers in a 2023 win over the Raiders and 5 for the Raiders in a 2015 win over the Broncos.<\/p>\n