Raiders-Chargers trench duel looms Monday night as Las Vegas leans on a young O-line to step up with Jackson Powers-Johnson out and Alex Cappa stepping in. The defense counters with a Crosby-led rush and a deep DT rotation, aiming to harass Justin Herbert. Communication and tight run-sets (five on the line with a TE) could swing the game’s tempo and fantasy value.

Los Angeles counters with a versatile edge group and interior disruptors, testing the Raiders’ protection schemes. If Khalil Mack and the interior trio can sustain pressure, Herbert will have to improvise or get rid of the ball quickly, elevating the value of Chargers’ short-area options and Raiders’ containment efforts in the run game.

Chargers visit Raiders in Week 2 MNF with LA favored by 3.5 and a 46.5 over/under. Herbert lit up KC for 318 yards and 3 TDs, aided by Johnston, McConkey and Allen. Bowers knee status adds a Vegas wrinkle, while Ashton Jeanty battles for Week 2 touches. The model leans under and nudges one side of the spread, offering a clear framework for fantasy lineups and DFS stacks.

Key fantasy takeaway: monitor Bowers and Jeanty for roster decisions, lean on Herbert to maximize through Johnston and Allen, and use the Chargers’ pass rush against a Raiders offense still finding its rhythm. The bet signals point-guard-like value in LA’s air attack with a cautious eye on Vegas’ ceiling.

Cincinnati’s 2-0 start is overshadowed by Joe Burrow’s Grade 3 turf toe, requiring surgery and likely a multi-month absence. Browning steps in as the interim passer, forcing a potential shift in the Bengals’ offense as they chase a difficult AFC path. Turmoil around Burrow’s timeline, paired with turf-toe history from Purdy to Mahomes, adds a fantasy layer that makes Burrow-related assets riskier and Browning-era options uncertain until Burrow’s status clears.

Las Vegas reshapes its linebacking corps into a faster, smarter unit. Elandon Roberts and Devin White join Germaine Pratt to form a downhill, communicative trio that thrives on attack and football IQ, giving Patrick Graham a versatile front. Early signs show a more cohesive defense that reads plays quickly and converges with violence.

Fantasy managers should watch Week 2 for how this group handles pass coverage, blitz timing, and run support. Pratt’s leadership, White’s speed, and Roberts’ punch could translate into more tackles and opportunistic plays, lifting the Raiders’ defensive upside in fantasy formats.