Raiders fall 20-9 at home as the Chargers’ defense harasses Geno Smith all night and Vegas’ run game sputters. Smith’s three interceptions and a handful of stalled drives sap the offense, while Los Angeles leans on timely big plays from Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston. Brock Bowers is active but yards are scarce. Las Vegas’ defense battles, but the discrepancy in three phases keeps this from a closer result. Week 3 preview: Washington looms.

Daiyan Henley carved out a breakout night while fighting a fever, piling up 10 tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss, two passes defended and a late interception as the Chargers opened 2-0 against the Raiders. His grit underscored a bigger defensive rise under Jesse Minter and set the stage for ongoing IDP value in LA.

With Junior Colson out for the year and Denzel Perryman on IR, Henley’s role grows as Herbert’s offense finds rhythm with Johnston and the rest of LA’s weapons. The performance signals promising fantasy upside for the Chargers’ defenders and a tougher challenge for opponents facing LA’s revamped run-and-pass schemes.

Chargers' defense steals the show in a 20-9 win over the Raiders as Herbert labors yet LA improves to 2-0. Through two weeks, the unit sits among the league’s stingiest, having allowed only 30 points and not a single first-half TD. The defense harassed Geno Smith all night, combining three interceptions, three sacks, and relentless pressure that kept Las Vegas from threatening late.

Daiyan Henley anchors with 10 tackles (2 for loss), an interception, two pass defenses and an 11-yard sack; Quentin Johnston breaks through with a 60-yard score after Week 1 success; Tony Jefferson shines after a late call-up with a key end-zone breakup and a pick near the goal line. Jesse Minter’s group clamps down on the run and soldiers through a long, grueling drive to seal it.