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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 20-9 within the fourth quarter. Herbert has two landing passes, together with a 60-yard strike to Quentin Johnston<\/a> late within the first half, whereas Smith has three interceptions. However L.A. additionally misplaced star pass-rusher Khalil Mack<\/a> resulting from an elbow harm.
Comply with stay for perception and evaluation from The Athletic<\/em>\u2019s group of NFL<\/a> reporters beneath.
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Chargers\u2019 Khalil Mack dominated out vs. Raiders with elbow harm
FINAL – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
Najee Harris<\/strong> barrels forward for a pleasant run to transform the primary down, getting the Chargers to victory formation.
Los Angeles improves to 2-0 whereas the Raiders drop to 1-1.
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This fall 1:57 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
On second-and-11, Justin Herbert <\/strong>rolls out and retains it, sliding down after a achieve of 5 yards as this ballgame reaches the two-minute warning.
A primary down on third-and-6 ends the sport with out Las Vegas seeing the ball once more.
Geno Smith<\/strong> throwing extra interceptions than Justin Herbert has touchdowns tonight feels \u2026 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.
This fall 3:05 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
Once more, Las Vegas\u2019 offense scuffles.
On fourth-and-3, Geno Smith<\/strong> is sacked by Daiyan Henley<\/strong>, who acquired to the quarterback untouched.
On the Chargers very subsequent snap, Omarion Hampton<\/strong> is blown up within the backfield and instantly fumbles the soccer, giving the Raiders yet one more alternative \u2014 however they do nothing with it, turning the ball over on downs after simply 4 performs.
This fall 4:23 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
A uncommon miss from Justin Herbert<\/strong> tonight, throwing it behind Keenan Allen<\/strong> 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\u2019 final drive was an announcement of maximum confidence on the a part of Jim Harbaugh<\/strong> that the Raiders couldn\u2019t get again on this sport.
That confidence has been rewarded.
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This fall 5:58 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
Geno Smith<\/strong> simply threw his third interception of the evening.
On third-and-15, he launches into the top zone searching for Jakobi Meyers<\/strong> however the cross is well-defended. The ball will get tipped up into the air, floating into the arms of Donte Jackson<\/strong> for a simple choose.
Smith has been too reckless with the soccer tonight. There may be not a lot open downfield for the Raiders and he’s simply forcing it.
This fall 7:24 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
Geno Smith<\/strong> sails a cross to Jakobi Meyers<\/strong> on second down however the duo connects on third-and-2 for 20 yards.
This fall 8:10 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
Which may have been Justin Herbert<\/strong>\u2019s worst throw of the season and he acquired away with it. He stared down Keenan Allen <\/strong>and fired the ball straight to Germaine Pratt<\/strong>, who drops the interception.
Redemption for the Raiders moments later although. On fourth-and-1, Los Angeles runs a sweep for Derius Davis<\/strong> 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 glorious subject place.
The Raiders\u2019 offense will get one other shot right here with 8:10 left within the sport, however the Las Vegas crowd hasn\u2019t been proud of tonight\u2019s efficiency \u2026
The Raiders simply had a 19-play drive that lasted over 11 minutes … and solely went 62 yards to end in a subject purpose.
Jesse Minter\u2019s Chargers protection is beginning to remind me of his overpowering Michigan items.
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This fall 11:15 – Fees 20, Raiders 9<\/strong>
Geno Smith<\/strong> misses Brock Bowers<\/strong> on a possible landing, crusing the ball method too excessive on first down.
A completion to Tre Tucker<\/strong> 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<\/strong> for a minimal achieve which units up a 37-yard subject purpose try for Daniel Carlson.
He connects.
This fall 14:08 – Fees 20, Raiders 6<\/strong>
Ashton Jeanty<\/strong> runs for 5 yards on second down, establishing third-and-6.
Geno Smith<\/strong> 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<\/strong> 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 – Fees 20, Raiders 6<\/strong>
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<\/strong> for a lack of a yard.
That’s the closing play of the third quarter.
Q3 2:54 – Fees 20, Raiders 6<\/strong>
Las Vegas will get two first downs to open the drive however after a brief run by Geno Smith <\/strong>and a verify right down to Ashton Jeanty<\/strong>, the Raiders face third-and-6.
Smith sits in a collapsing pocket earlier than discovering Brock Bowers<\/strong>, who makes a pleasant snag on a low cross to maneuver the chains.
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The Chargers\u2019 inconsistent run sport in all probability gained\u2019t burn them tonight. But when they need to contend for the AFC West and get additional within the playoffs, fixing that must be Jim Harbaugh and Greg Roman\u2019s high precedence.
After a stellar sport in Week 1, Geno Smith<\/strong>\u2019s resolution making has been poor tonight.<\/p>\n