Justin Herbert lit up the night for a 20-9 Chargers win, moving to 2-0 and atop the AFC West as Las Vegas faltered beneath relentless pressure. A back-shoulder laser to Keenan Allen and a 60-yard strike to Quentin Johnston showcased a refined passing game, while Johnston continued his rise after early drops. The defense swarmed Geno Smith, forcing baskets of incomplete passes and two turnovers, including a late end-zone pick by Donte Jackson. A pair of early and late takeaways punctuated a dominant Los Angeles performance.

Eight Chargers defenders batted away passes, Henley’s first-quarter carom set the tone, and Tony Jefferson added a late-seasoned takeaway to cap Vegas’s frustrations. The Raiders’ long 19-play drive yielded only a field goal, underscoring the pace and precision that defined the night for the Chargers and left questions lingering about the Raiders’ ceiling through two weeks.

Teair Tart’s Week 2 actions draw the spotlight back to a Chargers defense already under scrutiny. After Week 1's $12,000 fine for slapping Travis Kelce, Tart again popped a late shove on Geno Smith that drew no flag, triggering audible outrage from Raiders fans at Allegiant Stadium. With potential league review looming, fantasy managers weigh Tart's risk-reward in IDP formats and the Chargers' knack for pressure in upcoming games.

The incident also tests officiating consistency and could influence defensive rotation if penalties trend up. Managers should monitor Tart's disciplinary trajectory and how it affects his tackle and sack upside as the schedule tightens.