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.