Chargers roll to 2-0 after shutting down the Raiders in Las Vegas, stifling Geno Smith and forcing three interceptions while keeping the end zone empty. A Week 3 date at home versus Denver could push LA to 3-0, starting a potentially historic run in a difficult early schedule. Across the media landscape, LA climbs in power rankings as Herbert plays at an MVP level and the defense tightens, even as the run game remains a work in progress.

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.