Not Even Tom Brady in the Booth Can Bolster Raiders’ Offense in 20-9 Loss to Chargers
Quarterback Justin Herbert threw two touchdowns and the Chargers' defense forced three interceptions, holding the Raiders to just 218 yards and three field goals, sources said.
- The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9 on Monday night under coach Jim Harbaugh.
- The Chargers secured this win after a slow start, fueled by Justin Herbert's improved passing and a defense that held the Raiders to 218 yards.
- Herbert completed 15 consecutive passes including a 60-yard touchdown strike to Quentin Johnston, while linebacker Daiyan Henley recorded 10 tackles and an interception on the first play.
- Khalil Mack left the game late in the first quarter with a left elbow injury, and Herbert contributed 31 rushing yards besides passing for 242 yards and two touchdowns.
- This victory improved the Chargers to 2-0, placing them atop the AFC West as they prepare to host the Denver Broncos Sunday at SoFi Stadium.
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Justin Herbert, ball-hawking defense lift Chargers over Raiders
Justin Herbert passed for 242 yards and two touchdowns to help the visiting Los Angeles Chargers notch a 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.
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Nick Canepa grades the Chargers following Monday night’s 20-9 win over the Raiders in Las Vegas: Quarterbacks: B+ Justin Herbert had one of his slowest starts. With the run being taken out of the playbook, he was feeling his way around. But by the end of the first quarter, he was throwing it straight and using his legs as he did in Brazil. Found Quintin Johnson for a 60-yard TD near the first half’s end. Went no-huddle after the break. Running …


L.A. Chargers 20, Las Vegas 9
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