Chargers vs. Raiders in Las Vegas sets the stage for a high-stakes AFC West clash, pairing a momentum-rich Los Angeles squad with a Vegas defense that stifled New England. The pageantry includes a storied Harbaugh-Carroll rivalry that colors coaching chess on the sidelines. Vegas leans on a dynamic aerial attack led by Geno Smith in his Raiders debut, while the Chargers rely on Justin Herbert and a capable receiving corps to expose the Raiders’ defense. Injuries shape the lineups, adding urgency to a game that could tilt the division race.