Our Raiders vs Chargers prediction is a division game between a team that found its identity in Week 1 and one that lost the ball twice. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, 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 while holding the ball for 22 minutes. Consequently possession is the theme of the week for the home side.
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Raiders vs Chargers: 2026 form so far
A division game between a 1-0 team that won on defense and a 0-1 team that barely had the ball. The possession columns 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 offense | 38.5% | 25.0% |
| Red-zone offense | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Sacks recorded | 5 | 1 |
| Opponent passer rating | 66.9 | 103.1 |
Las Vegas held the ball for 34:53 and ran 37 times. The Chargers managed 22:29 and converted a quarter of their third downs.
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Ashton Jeanty accounted for 147 of Las Vegas’s yards from scrimmage and scored twice through the air. Kirk Cousins threw three touchdowns and two interceptions.
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Las Vegas RaidersLos Angeles ChargersWhere Raiders vs Chargers is decided
Las Vegas’s pass rush against a quarterback sacked three times last week is the clearest edge. The Raiders landed eleven quarterback hits on Malik Willis.
The Chargers need to keep the ball. Twenty-two minutes of possession and 25% on third down is not a formula that beats a team running 37 times.
Kirk Cousins threw two interceptions in the opener, so Las Vegas are not without risk. Similarly 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
The game kicks off at 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, September 20 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. CBS carries it. Additionally it is one of the later Sunday afternoon windows.
| 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 | CBS |
| 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 pass rush travels, and the Chargers have not shown they can hold the ball long enough to stop it.
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Raiders vs Chargers FAQ
Las Vegas, narrowly, despite playing away. The Raiders are 1-0 with five sacks in their opener; the Chargers held the ball for 22 minutes in defeat.
4:05 PM ET on Sunday, September 20, which is 3:05 PM CT and 1:05 PM PT.
CBS has the game in the United States.
Las Vegas beat Miami 27-13. The Chargers lost 26-14 at home to Arizona.
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