Raiders vs Chargers predictions, graded
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers · Week 2, 2026 · Sun, Sep 20 · Final: Raiders 26, Chargers 14 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Raiders vs Chargers? Of 9 pundits with a call on record, 8 take the Chargers and 1 takes the Raiders. 3 named a score; the median has the Chargers by 8. The Raiders won 26-14, so 1 of 9 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 24 out of 100.
Who the room took
9 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callRaiders vs Chargers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 2 Chargers
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Chargers
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Chargers 4, Raiders 1.
Raiders vs Chargers score predictions
3 pundits named a score; the median call is Chargers by 8, and the final was Raiders by 12.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsChargers 28, Raiders 20Close · 40
- Pete PriscoChargers 24, Raiders 16Close · 40
- John BreechChargers 27, Raiders 19Close · 40
Raiders at Chargers: how they came in
The Raiders are 1-0; the Chargers are 0-1. It is a division game. On win totals, 14 pundits put the Raiders at 6.6 wins on average, and 13 pundits put the Chargers at 8.1 wins on average.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California · Division game
- Record coming in
- 1-0 · 27 scored, 13 allowed
- Last games
- W 27-13 vs Dolphins Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 17th, defense 31st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 6.6 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 1 of 1 Raiders game
- Record coming in
- 0-1 · 14 scored, 26 allowed
- Last games
- L 14-26 vs Cardinals Week 1
- Unit ranks
- offense 32nd, defense 26th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 8.1 · 2 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 0 of 1 Chargers game
Raiders and Chargers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Raiders
- Fernando MendozaStarting QB · QB
48 passing yards · 0 TD, 0 INT · 75.0% completions · 1 game · 52nd in the NFL in passing yards
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“Making this trade even more notable is that the Raiders, who received a third-round pick in exchange for Cousins, will now give the keys to the offense to No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza.” the article →
Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart
“We don’t know what the Raiders’ internal timetable is for the switch from veteran QB Kirk Cousins to No. 1 draft pick Fernando Mendoza, but it’s possible the team could make that change soon. For the Raiders, this season is all about the transition to Mendoza as the starter.” the article →
- Ashton JeantyRB1 · RB
362 rushing yards on 114 carries · 4 TD · 42 catches for 371 · 9 games · 27th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.” the article →
Ashton Jeanty to disappoint at the next level
“But if Jeanty keeps picking up only 3.1 yards per carry, he may cede further touches to Washington and settle in as a passing-game specialist. That would be a monumental disappointment given the investment the Raiders made in him at the draft.” the article →
- Tre TuckerWR1 · WR
33 catches for 529 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 20th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tre Tucker erupted for 5-119-1 on seven targets Sunday against the Chargers and has to be considered the Raiders' No. 1 receiver.” the article →
Tre Tucker to play out his deal with no new contract
“I believe Tucker will not sign with the Raiders for less than Jalen Nailor’s $12 million per year.” the article →
- Brock BowersTE1 · TE
48 catches for 658 yards · 6 TD · 7 games · 10th in the NFL in receiving yards
“But, you know, the Raiders, I... Bauer still doesn't practice. Seems unlikely that he plays this week.” the article →
Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts)
“I think tight end is worth paying up for this year, and I'm willing to take Brock Bowers anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts.” the article →
- Maxx CrosbySack leader · DE
4 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
Maxx Crosby to move to Las Vegas Raiders
“the Raiders... have really slow start written all over them to the point where they could be trading Max Crosby before the deadline” the article →
Maxx Crosby to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“He isn't seeking or asking for a trade, and the Raiders aren't asking for or seeking offers... Nothing is imminent, nor is anything in the works at the time of this writing, but there is a market, there is interest, and that means in the NFL, it isn’t probable, but possible.” the article →
- Jeremy ChinnTackle leader · S
1 sack · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jeremy Chinn to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“I think it would take at least a fifth-round pick for consideration, which I am unsure is possible, and a fourth would be a must for the Raiders. I don’t see that at all.” the article →
Chargers
- Justin HerbertStarting QB · QB
1,591 passing yards · 6 TD, 11 INT · 61.3% completions · 190 rushing yards · 8 games · 21st in the NFL in passing yards
Justin Herbert to stay with Los Angeles Chargers
“Of all the players on this list, Herbert is the player with the best chance of a trade. That would require Herbert to agree to waive his no-trade clause.” the article →
Justin Herbert to outplay his draft cost (an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round)
“Justin Herbert has an ADP of QB9 and is going in the back half of the seventh round... the arrival of offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel could help unlock the sort of big passing numbers that Herbert produced in his first three seasons.” the article →
- Omarion HamptonRB1 · RB
369 rushing yards on 102 carries · 3 TD · 11 catches for 63 · 8 games · 25th in the NFL in rushing yards
Omarion Hampton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Mitchell is No. 2 in the pecking order behind starter Omarion Hampton, and Vidal is No. 3” the article →
Omarion Hampton to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Hampton should be a rock-solid RB1 with massive upside in 2026.” the article →
- Ladd McConkeyWR1 · WR
17 catches for 286 yards · 1 TD · 6 games · 76th in the NFL in receiving yards
Ladd McConkey to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 1 Steelers receive: Ladd McConkey, 2027 fifth-round pick Chargers receive: Roman Wilson, 2027 second-round pick” the article →
“McConkie's out, and I expect him to be out for the game. (Chargers vs. Raiders, Week 2)” the article →
- Oronde Gadsden IITE1 · TE
19 catches for 172 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 135th in the NFL in receiving yards
Oronde Gadsden II to fall short of his draft cost (TE20, Overall RK150 | ECR vs. ADP: -20)
“I'll be avoiding Oronde Gadsden in drafts this season... Gadsden looks like he's locked in a tight end committee for 2026, which is something I don't have any interest in dealing with for fantasy purposes.” the article →
Oronde Gadsden II to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I would drop Ronde. I think he's gonna be tight end three in that rotation, man.” the article →
- Tuli TuipulotuSack leader · LB
3 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 51st in the NFL in sacks
Tuli Tuipulotu to move — “potential trade chip”
“Khalil Mack is the Chargers' pass rusher everyone is talking about, but LA has another intriguing talent in Tuipulotu. (listed among 25 potential trade chips)” the article →
Tuli Tuipulotu to sign a new deal with Los Angeles Chargers
“I think his Chargers teammate Tuli Tuipulotu gets an extension from LA that keeps him around, but Mack is still a quality pass rusher and sets a physical edge.” the article →
- Daiyan HenleyTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 21 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 140th in the NFL in solo tackles
Daiyan Henley to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Daiyan Henley projects to step back from his starting job with the Chargers and assume a rotational role behind Alex Singleton and Justin Strnad” the article →
Every call on Raiders at Chargers
1–11 of 11
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
I think both LA teams win ... I'll go Raiders, Charger.
Los Angeles Chargers 28 — Raiders 20
I'm having the chargers win the game here, and I'm gonna have them winning twenty eight twenty.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
I think the if I had to pick someone to win, I still think the Chargers win.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
It still feels to me like it's a game that the Chargers win.
Los Angeles Chargers 24 — Raiders 16
Pete Prisco on why he has the Chargers bouncing back against the Raiders, 24-16.
Los Angeles Chargers 24 — Raiders 16
Pick: Chargers 24, Raiders 16
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
I don't think the Chargers go 0-2, especially 0-2 at home to start the season with the Cardinals and Raiders... So give me the Chargers this week.
Las Vegas Raiders to beat LA Chargers
I got the Raiders winning this. The Chargers didn't show me anything that I needed to see.
Los Angeles Chargers 27 — Raiders 19
Chargers 27-19 over Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
Listen, they're going to start out 2-0... They're home for the Cardinals, home for the Raiders.
Los Angeles Chargers to beat Raiders
Raiders (at Chargers). This is a divisional game on the road, which isn't a good combination for a Raiders team...