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Chargers Fall to Raiders 26-14, Drop to 0-2

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Chargers lost 26-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders, falling to 0-2.
Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards, throwing two interceptions.
The Chargers fumbled six times, losing one after right tackle Joe Alt was penalized for holding in the end zone.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said the team will review tape and fix offensive line, his first 0-2 start in 20 years.

History

Historical Context

After a 0-2 start in the 2001 season, the New England Patriots replaced injured starter Drew Bledsoe with backup Tom Brady, who led the team to an 11-5 finish and a 20-17 Super Bowl XXXVI victory over the 14-point-favored St. Louis Rams on February 3 2002. The upset launched Bill Belichick’s dynasty, a turnaround later echoed in other teams’ early-season struggles.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Chargers lost 26-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders, falling to 0-2.
Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards, throwing two interceptions.
The Chargers fumbled six times, losing one after right tackle Joe Alt was penalized for holding in the end zone.
Coach Jim Harbaugh said the team will review tape and fix offensive line, his first 0-2 start in 20 years.

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