The aim for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders this season is to eclipse the Kansas City Chiefs as the alpha of the AFC West. The first week of the season was a good start in that regard, as both teams came away with impressive victories. The Raiders took down the Patriots, while the Chargers soundly defeated the Chiefs in Brazil.
However, Week 2 brings a divisional clash between the two opponents as the Raiders host their first home game under the new regime. With the top spot in the division up for grabs, both teams will try to put their best foot forward. However, the two sides have to manage a few injuries as they enter Allegiant Stadium.
Inactive List for Chargers vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
- S Elijah Molden
- TE Tucker Fisk
- CB Nikko Reed
- OLB Kyle Kennard
- LB Kana’i Mauga
- TE Oronde Gadsden
- DT Otito Ogbonnia
Las Vegas Raiders
- RB Raheem Mostert
- DE Charles Snowden
- OL Jackson Powers-Johnson
- T Charles Grant
- DT JJ Pegues
- DT Tonka Hemingway
Starters for Chargers and Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
Trying to advance to 2-0, the Chargers offense will feature a roster flush with potential breakout stars.
- QB Justin Herbert
- RB Omarion Hampton
- WR Ladd McConkey
- WR Quentin Johnston
- WR Keenan Allen
- TE Will Dissly
- FB Scott Matlock
- LT Joe Alt
- LG Zion Johnson
- C Bradley Bozeman
- RG Mekhi Becton
- RT Trey Pipkins III
The defense, also a force to reckon with, will feature some solid playmakers.
- LDE Da’Shawn Hand
- NT Teair Tart
- RDE Otito Ogbonnia
- WLB Tuli Tuiplotu
- LILB Daiyan Henley
- RILB De’Shawn Phillips (Questionable)
- SLB Khalil Mack
- LCB Donte Jackson
- SS Derwin James Jr.
- FS Alohi Gilman
- RCB Cam Hart
- NB Tarheeb Still
The special teams unit, without their long snapper, will use:
- PK Cameron Dicker
- P, H JK Scott
- PR Derius Davis
- KR Hassan Haskins
- LS Rick Lovato
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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 15, 2025
Los Angeles got off to an excellent start in Year 2 under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Despite losing their starting left tackle, Rashawn Slater, for the entire year, the team made a complete effort to defeat Kansas City.
However, the challenge for them is going to be to continue that momentum. Facing another 1-0 team early in the year, it gives the Chargers a chance to snatch the one-seed in the AFC West after the Denver Broncos fell to 1-1 following a loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Las Vegas Raiders
Trying to go up 2-0 themselves, the Raiders’ offense will feature a flurry of relatively new faces — either by way of new deals, trades, or rookies selected in the NFL Draft.
- QB Geno Smith
- RB Ashton Jeanty
- WR Jakobi Meyers
- WR Tre Tucker
- WR Dont’e Thornton Jr.
- TE Brock Bowers (Questionable)
- LT Kolton Miller
- LG Dylan Parham
- C Jordan Meredith
- RG Alex Cappa
- RT DJ Glaze
The defense, headlined by feared EDGE Maxx Crosby, will look to make the Chargers’ night difficult.
- LDE Maxx Crosby
- LDT Jonah Laulu
- RDT Adam Butler
- RDE Malcolm Koonce
- WLB Germaine Pratt
- MLB Elandon Roberts
- SLB Devin White
- LCB Darien Porter
- SS Jeremy Chinn
- FS Isaiah Pola-Mao
- RCB Eric Stokes
- NB Kyu Blu Kelly
Finally, their special teams unit comprises:
- PK Daniel Carlson
- P, H AJ Cole
- PR, KR Tre Tucker
- LS Jacob Bobenmoyer
Coming into the year with a myriad of changes, including but not limited to the ownership group, the head coach, and the quarterback, Vegas was hoping for a rapid transition. The performance in Week 1 could not have disappointed the fan base.
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Soundly defeating the Patriots, the Raiders showed that the new formula with Geno Smith as the quarterback and Pete Carroll in the head coaching chair can lead to success. But the Chargers present a unique challenge for the group, and they’ll need to put their best foot forward to have any shot.
