NFL · Week 2 · Recap
Raiders Beat Chargers 26-14 as Kirk Cousins Throws 3 Touchdowns
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Los Angeles Chargers 26-14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Sunday, September 20, 2026 in NFL Week 2 action.
Raiders led 10-7 at halftime. The fourth quarter swung it: the Raiders outscored their opponent 9-0.
The Raiders move to 2-0, while the Chargers fall to 0-2.
Top performers
Kirk Cousins (LV, QB): 19/29, 253 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
Ashton Jeanty (LV, RB): 21 CAR, 48 YDS
Tre Tucker (LV, WR): 5 REC, 119 YDS, 1 TD
Justin Herbert (LAC, QB): 15/27, 192 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Omarion Hampton (LAC, RB): 23 CAR, 94 YDS, 1 TD
Tre' Harris (LAC, WR): 1 REC, 53 YDS
Scoring summary
- Q2 11:51LVTre Tucker 40 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins7-0
- Q2 5:26LACOmarion Hampton 1 Yd Rush7-7
- Q2 0:04LVMatt Gay 59 Yd Field Goal10-7
- Q3 9:49LACOronde Gadsden 10 Yd pass from Justin Herbert10-14
- Q3 3:53LVCody White 13 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins17-14
- Q4 2:59LVCody White 11 Yd pass from Kirk Cousins24-14
- Q4 1:41LVTeam Safety26-14
Team stats
| LV | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Total yards | 305 | 310 |
| First downs | 14 | 17 |
| Third down | 4-14 | 5-14 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 27:43 | 32:17 |