Our Raiders vs Chargers prediction turns on a pass rush that has already taken a quarterback apart once. Squawka Signal’s live read updates on this page through the week.
The Las Vegas Raiders beat Miami 27-13 with five sacks and eleven quarterback hits. The Los Angeles Chargers lost 26-14 to Arizona having held the ball for 22 minutes. That is an unkind combination for a late kickoff.
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Raiders vs Chargers: 2026 form so far
A comfortable win and a comfortable defeat, and the possession numbers explain most of it.
| 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 gave the ball away twice and won by 14. The Chargers converted a quarter of their third downs and never settled.
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Ashton Jeanty accounted for 147 of Las Vegas’s scrimmage yards and scored twice through the air. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdowns and two interceptions.
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The matchup that settles it: eleven quarterback hits against a pocket already leaking
Las Vegas landed eleven hits on Malik Willis and sacked him five times. Herbert was sacked three times by Arizona in a game the Chargers trailed throughout.
Los Angeles have to keep the ball. Twenty-two minutes of possession and 25% on third down does not beat a side happy to run 37 times.
Cousins threw two interceptions in the opener, so the Raiders are not without risk. Ladd McConkey turned five catches into 82 yards and a score for the Chargers.
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
Kickoff is 9.05pm BST on Sunday, September 20, which is 4:05 PM ET in Inglewood. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Raiders vs Chargers |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 20, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:05pm BST / Sunday 20 Sep |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| 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 have the pass rush and the running back, and the Chargers have questions.
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Raiders vs Chargers FAQ
Las Vegas, despite playing away. The Raiders won by 14 in Week 1; the Chargers lost by 12.
9.05pm BST on Sunday, September 20, which is 4:05 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the Sunday 6pm and 9pm windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show two games free-to-air every Sunday, and those are not blacked out.
Las Vegas beat Miami 27-13. The Chargers lost 26-14 to Arizona.
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