Week 2: Raiders Visit Chargers, Who Are Already in a Must-Win Spot
The Las Vegas Raiders visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 20. Las Vegas opened with a 27-13 win over Miami as Kirk Cousins threw three touchdowns and Ashton Jeanty produced 147 yards from scrimmage, and sits atop the AFC West at 1-0. Los Angeles lost 26-14 at home to Arizona as a 9.5-point favorite, going 2 of 8 on third down and 0 for 3 on fourth, with Justin Herbert sacked three times in the first game of Mike McDaniel's offense. Ladd McConkey is day-to-day with a rib injury; Brock Bowers is day-to-day for Las Vegas after his meniscus procedure.
Los Angeles' schedule leaves no room
After this the Chargers visit Buffalo and Seattle and host Denver before the bye; an 0-2 start would be hard to recover from.
Cousins and Kubiak, reunited and winning
Cousins completed his first 10 passes against Miami and reached 300 career touchdown passes; the two interceptions are the caution.
McConkey's ribs
Herbert's most reliable target had 82 yards and a touchdown before leaving in the third quarter; his availability shapes the Chargers' passing game.
AI Prediction
Raiders 
Chargers Los Angeles has more talent and a reason to play tight
Herbert, a rebuilt line and a defense that was fine in Week 1 outside of a blocked punt and a goal-line stand against it are a better roster than Las Vegas' on paper.
Las Vegas beat a bad team
The Raiders' opener came against a Miami roster that was rebuilt to the studs; the Chargers are a different level of opponent.
Cousins' turnovers and McConkey's status keep the line short of a touchdown
Two interceptions in a win is a warning sign, and if McConkey sits, the Chargers' passing game loses its best route runner.
The model lands a little below the sportsbook's touchdown line. Los Angeles is the pick, but Arizona showed the formula for beating this Chargers team is to shorten the game.
Chargers Leaders
Raiders Leaders
Team Stats
| Raiders | Stat | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| 27.0 | Points Per Game | 14.0 |
| 290.0 | Total Yards | 290.0 |
| 160.0 | Yards Passing | 209.0 |
| 130.0 | Yards Rushing | 81.0 |
| 13.0 | Points Allowed Per Game | 26.0 |
| 259.0 | Yards Allowed | 393.0 |
| 185.0 | Pass Yards Allowed | 277.0 |
| 74.0 | Rush Yards Allowed | 116.0 |
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