It's a primetime affair when the Las Vegas Raiders (1-0) host the Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) in Week 2.
This week's game will mark the third time in six years that the Raiders have opened their home schedule on Monday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium. Notably, the Silver and Black have a 43-33-1 all-time record on MNF.
Kickoff is set for Monday, Sept. 15 at 7:00 p.m. PT
Broadcast information
| Network/Flagship | Play-by-play | Color Analyst |
|---|---|---|
| TV: ESPN | Chris Fowler | Dan Orlovsky, Louis Riddick |
| Local Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM and KRLV "Raider Nation Radio 920 AM" | Jason Horowitz | Kirk Morrison |
| Spanish Radio: Deportes Vegas 1460 AM | Harry Ruiz | Mayra Gomez |
Opponent profile
Coach: Jim Harbaugh
Quarterback: Justin Herbert
2025 record: 1-0
Key additions: RB Omarion Hampton, WR Keenan Allen, QB Trey Lance and RB Najee Harris
Key losses: DE Joey Bosa, CB Asante Samuel Jr. and TE Hayden Hurst
What to know
Both teams are coming off Week 1 win, as the Raiders defeated the Patriots, 20-13, and the Chargers knocked off the Chiefs, 27-21, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Monday night will be a big test for the Silver and Black defense seeing as Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went 25-of-34 for 318 yards and three touchdowns against Kansas City. The quarterback battle is equally matched on the Raiders' side considering Geno Smith completed 24-of-34 passes for 362 yards and one touchdown while targeting eight different receivers.
"Somebody said this was a breakout game for him, it wasn't at all," Pete Carroll said Monday. "That's how Geno plays – 70.0 percent, 300-something, whatever. That's how he plays, and he'll have bigger games going forward."
| 2025 Regular Season Stats | Raiders | Chargers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Offense; Rank in League | 389.0 ypg; 7th | 394.0 ypg; 5th |
| Passing Offense | 333.0 ypg; 2nd | 304.0 ypg; 3rd |
| Rushing Offense | 56.0 ypg; 28th | 90.0 ypg; 19th |
| Points Per Game | 20.0 ppg; tied for 15th | 27.0 ppg; tied for 6th |
| Total Defense | 336.0 ypg; 21st | 347.0 ypg; 22nd |
| Pass Defense | 276.0 ypg; 27th | 249.0 ypg; 24th |
| Rush Defense | 60.0 ypg; 6th | 98.0 ypg; 15th |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 13.0 ppg; tied for 6th | 21.0 ppg; tied for 19th |
Matchup history
- The Raiders lead the all-time regular season series against the Chargers, 68-60-2.
- Last time: Chargers won last meeting, 34-20, on Jan. 5, 2025. Last season, the Chargers swept the Raiders for the first time since 2018.
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Milestones to watch this season
- Brock Bowers needs 80 receptions to surpass Justin Jefferson (196), Amon-Ra St. Brown (196) and Michael Thomas (196) for the most receptions by a player in his first two seasons in NFL history.
- Bowers needs 30 receptions to surpass Sam LaPorta (146) for the most receptions by a tight end in his first two seasons all-time.
- Bowers needs 684 receiving yards to surpass Mike Ditka (1,980) for the most receiving yards by a tight end in his first two seasons in NFL history.
- With 1,000 receiving yards, Bowers would become the first tight end in NFL history to start his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.
- Daniel Carlson need 88 points scored in 2025 to pass Dan Bailey (927) for the 10th most points scored in NFL history among kickers in their first eight NFL seasons.
- With six punts of 60+ yards in 2025, AJ Cole would become one of seven punters in the NFL since 2000 to record 70 punts of 60+ yards.
- Maxx Crosby needs three tackles for loss to surpass Von Miller (108) for the third-most tackles for loss by a player in his first 100 career games since 2000, trailing only J.J. Watt (150) and Aaron Donald (123).
- Crosby needs six tackles for loss to surpass Von Miller (111) for the fourth-most by a player in his first seven seasons since 2000, trailing only J.J. Watt (136), Aaron Donald (131) and DeMarcus Ware (127).
Team connections
- Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh spent two seasons with the Raiders (2002-03) as quarterbacks coach.
- Chargers wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal coached receivers for the Raiders from 2007 to 2011.
- Chargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman played for the Raiders in 2017, appearing in 10 contests as a linebacker.
- Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack was originally selected in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Raiders and played four seasons with the team.
- Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman played for the Raiders for two seasons (2021-22).
- Chargers center Andre James began his career with the Raiders, starting 60 games from 2018-23.
- Raiders assistant special teams coach Derius Swinton II spent one season (2012) with the Chargers.
- Raiders wide receivers coach Chris Beatty served as the Chargers wide receivers coach from 2021-23.
- Raiders quarterback Geno Smith spent the 2018 season with the Chargers.
View director of photography Michael Clemens' top picks of black and white photos from the Raiders' Week 1 victory against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) arrives to the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) arrives to the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) arrives to the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Stone Forsythe (70) arrives to the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive backs coach Marcus Robertson and safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) walk down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) runs down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Justin Shorter (88) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
A Tom Brady statue outside of Gillette Stadium before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Alex Bachman (81) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) in a huddle in the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Chris Collier (35) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Pete Carroll walks down the tunnel before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) warming up before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
A Las Vegas Raiders fan with a sign before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) waits for the team to be introduced onto the field before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu (96) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devin White (45) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) on the sidelines before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Charles Snowden (49) during the national anthem before the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn (11) and Head Coach Pete Carroll in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Ian Thomas (80) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (10) and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Jamal Adams (33) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Decamerion Richardson (25) in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
The Las Vegas Raiders in the locker room after the regular season away game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
