Raiders Defeat Chargers 26-14 for First 2-0 Start Since 2021

The Las Vegas Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 on Sunday, marking their first 2-0 start since the 2021 season. Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw three touchdown passes, leading the Raiders to a road victory at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Cousins completed 19 of 29 passes for 253 yards, with two touchdowns to Cody White and one to Tre Tucker. Tucker caught five passes for 119 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown in the second quarter that gave the Raiders a 7-0 lead. Kicker Matt Gay added a career-long 59-yard field goal just before halftime, extending the lead to 10-7. The Chargers took their only lead at 14-10 in the third quarter when Justin Herbert connected with Oronde Gadsden for a 10-yard touchdown. However, the Raiders responded with a 13-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to White, reclaiming the lead at 17-14. A pivotal moment came late in the fourth quarter when Chargers running back Omarion Hampton fumbled near midfield. Nakobe Dean forced the fumble, and Jeremy Chinn recovered it, returning it to the Chargers' 16-yard line. Cousins then directed a quick drive, finding White for an 11-yard touchdown to make it 24-14.