After holding off the Raiders, the Chargers (1-0) will have a quick turnaround this upcoming week and kickoff against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
Justin Herbert threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns, Khalil Mack had three sacks in his Chargers debut and Los Angeles defeated Las Vegas 24-19 on Sunday, spoiling Josh McDaniels' first game as the Raiders' coach.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers attempts a pas during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, California.Herbert completed 26 of 34 passes and had a 129.4 passer rating despite Keenan Allen leaving with a hamstring injury in the first half and Mike Williams not having a catch until the fourth quarter.
All three of Herbert's TDs went to players added during the offseason. Fullback Zander Horvath, a seventh-round pick, and DeAndre Carter scored in the second quarter to give the Chargers a 17-3 lead at halftime. The Chargers' defense also benefited from its new additions. Besides Mack's standout performance, Bryce Callahan jumped a route on a ball intended for Darren Waller for an interception in the fourth quarter.