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.

Herbert is guiding a pass-heavy Chargers attack, signaling an evolution under Harbaugh away from the old-school run-first trope. The offense aims to maximize Herbert’s arm with a sharper skill corps and a more versatile backfield.

In the MNF win over the Raiders, the Chargers leaned into the aerial game with 27 pass attempts to 26 rushes, Herbert delivering 242 yards and 2 TDs. Johnston, Hampton, and Harris give Herbert more route-running and reliability, while Mack’s health and Perryman’s status loom as potential swing factors in a crowded AFC race.

Chargers lean on a pass‑heavy attack in Week 2 vs. the Raiders, using quick, efficient throws to extend drives with Rashawn Slater out. Herbert targets Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston, who flashed big‑play upside, while Omarion Hampton anchors the backfield at about a 60‑40 split with Najee Harris ramping up. With Bosa out, Tuli Tuipulotu steps in to spearhead the rush alongside Khalil Mack. Tre’ Harris and Marlowe Wax emerge as under‑the‑radar difference makers for Monday night.

Los Angeles Chargers aim to open Week 2 with a 2-0 record in prime time against the Las Vegas Raiders. Perryman’s high-ankle sprain will sideline the veteran, forcing a linebacking shuffle and potentially exposing the run game early. On offense, Johnston’s Week 1 breakout hints at a larger role, while Herbert remains a weekly MVP chatter candidate as the unit seeks to maximize weapons in a crowded passing attack.

Najee Harris is noted for a possible bigger Week 2 workload, and Kelce remains a benchmark at tight end as the league watches the Chargers’ young receiving corps with Johnston. Teair Tart's steadiness could sharpen the Chargers' rush and coverage schemes, potentially lifting multiple fantasy angles for Week 2.