Our Raiders vs Chargers prediction backs the visitors, and Ashton Jeanty is the reason. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Los Angeles Chargers managed 268 yards and 22 minutes of possession against Arizona. The Las Vegas Raiders ran 37 times against Miami and won by 14. Divisional games rarely start from positions this far apart.
Raiders vs Chargers: our editor’s props
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Raiders vs Chargers: 2026 form so far
One side controlled its opener without the ball being pretty. The other never got hold of it at all.
| 2026 season to date | Raiders | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Points for | 27 | 14 |
| Points against | 13 | 26 |
| Point differential | +14 | -12 |
| Total yards | 290 | 268 |
| Yards per play | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Third-down offence | 38.5% | 25.0% |
| Red-zone offence | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Sacks recorded | 5 | 1 |
| Opponent passer rating | 66.9 | 103.1 |
Las Vegas converted three of four red-zone trips and recorded five sacks. Los Angeles converted two of three but ran only 51 plays.
Raiders vs Chargers injury report and team news
Justin Herbert threw for 209 and a touchdown against Arizona and was sacked three times. Ladd McConkey caught five for 82 and a score.
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The matchup that settles it: Jeanty against a run defence that conceded 116
Jeanty ran 23 times for 102 and caught six more passes for 45 with two touchdowns. The Chargers allowed Arizona 116 rushing yards in a losing effort.
Las Vegas’s five sacks and eleven quarterback hits came against Miami’s protection, which is not the sternest test. Herbert has been sacked three times already.
Kirk Cousins’ two interceptions are the Raiders’ way of losing this. Three touchdown passes in the same afternoon is the reason they probably will not.
Players to watch
- Ashton Jeanty (LV, RB): 102 rushing yards and two receiving touchdowns against Miami.
- Kirk Cousins (LV, QB): Three touchdown passes and two interceptions in the opener.
- Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): 209 yards and a touchdown against Arizona, sacked three times.
- Ladd McConkey (LAC, WR): Five catches for 82 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
How to watch Raiders vs Chargers
The game kicks off at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT. CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French-language call, and DAZN carries every game of the season. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Raiders vs Chargers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:05 PM ET / 3:05 PM CT / 1:05 PM PT |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV | CTV (regional) / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) / CTV.ca |
| Week | Week 2, 2026 NFL season |
Raiders vs Chargers prediction and score projection
Our Raiders vs Chargers prediction is a Las Vegas win, 24-20. The Raiders’ front and their rookie running back are the two best things on the field.
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Raiders vs Chargers FAQ
Las Vegas, on the road. The Raiders are 1-0 and the Chargers lost their opener at home.
4:05 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT.
CTV has the regional broadcast and RDS the French. DAZN carries it as a stream.
Las Vegas beat Miami 27-13. The Chargers lost 26-14 to Arizona.
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