Justin Herbert leads chargers past the raiders with 2 touchdown -passes

Los Angeles Chargers took care of another AFC West opponent and defeated Las Vegas Raiders, 20-9, on “Monday Night Football.”

Justin Herbert And chargers left Sao Paulo, Brazil, with an emphatic victory over Kansas City Chiefs to start the campaign in 2025 and cracked a long-lasting losing series for their division rival in the process. As Jim Harbaugh’s team sees another key -Matchup in week 2, the possibility of another win did not jump.

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And Herbert found the same players he did in Brazil in the final zone when Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen were the recipients of these touchdowns in Las Vegas. Allen gave chargers a 10-3 lead as he sprinted to the right of the final zone, and Herbert, flushed out of his pocket, threw a strike to him for his second touchdown of the season.

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Then in the second quarter, Johnston ran the perfect route and Herbert had a clean pocket to deliver a deep ball to a 60-yard touchdown. It was Johnston’s third of the season after scoring twice in Brazil to help Chargers’ victory over Chiefs.

Meanwhile, Veteran -Quarterback Geno Smith fought on Raiders’ sideline. He went 24 out of 43 in 180 yards with three interceptions and no touchdowns. The charger ‘defense made it difficult for him to get into a rhythm, and it started from his very first dropback when a tilted passport ended up resulting in one of these choices.

Los Angeles Chargers Wide Receiver Quentin Johnston (1) scores a touchdown over the second quarter against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 15, 2025. (Kiyoshi MIO-prescribed images)

Daiyan Henley, Tony Jefferson and Donte Jackson had all the captures of Smith in the game, while Chargers’ Defense Limited Las Vegas to only three Daniel Carlson Field goals.

Raiders ‘defense made it difficult for Chargers’ Run game as Rookie Omarion Hampton succeeded only 24 meters on eight carriers. Najee Harris also had eight touches in 28 yards, where Herbert led the Run game with 31 yards on nine bears.

Raiders Rookie Ashton Jeanty had suffered success for Las Vegas, who rushed 11 times in 42 yards. And although he was able to play while fighting for a knee injury, Star Tight End Brock Bowers were held to five catches in 38 yards.

Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert (10) seems to pass through the first quarter against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 15, 2025. (Kiyoshi Mio/Imag images)

Loaders will aim to keep their good start next week when their home opener contains another division rival – Denver Broncos – at Sofi Stadium. Raiders hit the road with a chance to jump back towards the Washington commanders.