Chargers flop again, falling to 0-2, while surprising Raiders are 2-0
Jim Harbaugh is 0-2 as a head coach for the first time. In the NFL or college.
The Los Angeles Chargers suffered a disappointing 0-2 start on Sunday, losing 26-14 to the Raiders at home. Quarterback Justin Herbert struggled, getting picked twice, and the team committed six turnovers, the most in franchise history since 1987. The turning point came when Omarion Hampton fumbled in Raiders territory with less than four minutes left, trailing 17-14.
The Raiders capitalized, with quarterback Kirk Cousins connecting with wide receiver Cody White on two touchdowns, giving them a 17-14 lead at the half. The Chargers briefly took the lead on a 1-yard touchdown run by Hampton, but the Raiders equalized with a field goal by Matt Gay. In the third quarter, the Chargers mounted a strong touchdown drive, only for the Raiders to respond with another 74-yard scoring drive, taking a 17-14 lead.
Despite a valiant effort from the Chargers, the Raiders' unexpectedly strong start has given their season a new perspective, as they now have a 2-0 start, the first since 2021. This marks the first time a first-year Raiders coach has started a season 2-0, a notable achievement for a franchise that made the playoffs last.
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