Raiders vs. Chargers Preview: Did Week 1 Expose the Chargers?

Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins!https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/SILVER The Raiders are 1-0. The Chargers are coming off a surprising Week 1 loss. So how does Las Vegas ACTUALLY match up with LA heading into Week 2?Jesse Merrick is joined by CBS Los Angeles Sports Anchor and Chargers Weekly Podcast host Chris Hayre to break down the Raiders' Week 2 matchup with Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers.The Chargers entered the season with high expectations for Herbert, Mike McDaniel, and RB Omarion Hampton, but their offense struggled to find a rhythm in Week 1 against Arizona. Now the Raiders get their first AFC West test of the Klint Kubiak era.Jesse and Chris dig into what actually went wrong for Los Angeles, which problems could carry over into Week 2, and where the Raiders may have opportunities to attack this Chargers defense.On today's show:⚡ What REALLY went wrong for the Chargers in Week 1🏈 Raiders vs. Chargers: Who has the edge on the ground?🏃 Ashton Jeanty vs. Omarion Hampton🎯 How Kirk Cousins can attack the Chargers' defense📊 Why LA's man coverage struggled badly in Week 1♟️ Can Michael Mayer create problems for Derwin James?💪 The battle between the Raiders OL and Chargers pass rush🚑 Why Ladd McConkey's status could change the matchup🔑 The biggest keys for Las Vegas to start the season 2-0QUESTION OF THE DAY: What matchup do YOU have circled heading into Raiders vs. Chargers?Drop your answer in the comments!Make sure you LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for Raiders news, analysis, game previews, postgame reaction, and firsthand coverage throughout the 2026 NFL season.📬 Subscribe to the FREE Silver & Black Sports Network Newsletter at SilverAndBlackSportsNetwork.com. Follow SBSN:X: / jessesbsnInstagram: / silverandblacksportsnetworkTikTok: / silverandblacksportsnetFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Silver-Black-Sports-Network-61563125927573/#Raiders #RaiderNation #LasVegasRaiders #Chargers #NFLSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.