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.

Chargers vs. Raiders headlines Week 2 on Monday night with LA trying to seize control of the AFC West. Anactives list includes Elijah Molden, Otito Ogbonnia and several depth pieces, forcing LA to lean on Justin Herbert and Cameron Dicker for scoring and tempo. After a Week 1 win, the Chargers aim to assert themselves as division frontrunners while Vegas looks to build momentum through roster moves. A primetime stage with clear fantasy implications across passing games, backfields and special teams.

The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a vital piece of their defense by extending the contract of cornerback Elijah Molden for three years at $18.25 million, with $13.5 million guaranteed. Molden, who joined the Chargers from the Tennessee Titans in a late summer trade, had a standout season, posting career-highs in tackles (75), pass breakups (7), and interceptions (3) across 15 games, before suffering a broken fibula in Week 17. This extension helps the Chargers bolster their defense heading into the offseason.