NFL Results today: Chargers vs Raiders full Week 2 highlights, scores, and top players

The focus in NFL results today was on the Los Angeles Chargers, who defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9 on Sept. 16 at Allegiant Stadium. Justin Herbert threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns. Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston found the end zone. The Chargers’ defense forced three interceptions from Geno Smith, leaving the Raiders without a touchdown.Two late Raiders chances died in the red zone. Derwin James Jr. broke up a third-and-15 end-zone shot for Jakobi Meyers and Donte Jackson snagged the deflection for a touchback with 5:58 left. Daiyan Henley ended the next drive with a fourth-down sack.Justin Herbert completed 19 of 27 passes for 242 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers. He also ran for a team-best 31 yards on nine carries. The most decisive moment came late in the second quarter when Herbert launched a 60-yard touchdown strike to Quentin Johnston. That play gave Los Angeles a 17-6 halftime lead and silenced the Allegiant Stadium crowd. Keenan Allen added a 10-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, finishing with five receptions for 61 yards.The Chargers offense slowed in the second half, managing only a field goal, but Herbert’s first-half efficiency created enough cushion. Los Angeles outgained Las Vegas 317-218 in total yards and converted when it mattered. Johnston’s third touchdown in two games highlighted how quickly he has become a reliable target in Jim Harbaugh’s system.Geno Smith had one of the roughest nights of his career in this NFL result today. He finished 24 of 43 for 180 yards and three interceptions, including one on the very first play from scrimmage. Daiyan Henley intercepted the tipped pass after safety Alohi Gilman disrupted the throw. Smith’s second pick came on third down in the second quarter. His third was in the red zone with under six minutes left, when Derwin James Jr. deflected a pass to Jakobi Meyers and Donte Jackson secured the interception.The Raiders’ only points came from Daniel Carlson, who connected on field goals from 54, 40, and 37 yards. Tight end Brock Bowers, still working through a knee issue, managed just 38 yards on five catches. Las Vegas ran a 19-play, 62-yard drive in the fourth quarter that drained more than 11 minutes, but it ended with another Carlson kick instead of a touchdown.The Los Angeles Chargers defense was relentless in this NFL result today. Jesse Minter’s unit limited the Raiders to under 4 yards per play and never allowed a touchdown. Geno Smith had led the NFL in explosive passes in Week 1, but the Chargers defense prevented any deep completions, holding Las Vegas to short gains and broken plays.Linebacker Daiyan Henley, battling illness, produced a standout performance with an interception, a sack, and multiple tackles for loss. Tony Jefferson and Donte Jackson added interceptions, bringing the team total to three on the night. The Chargers broke up or deflected 15 passes.Khalil Mack left in the first quarter with a left elbow injury and later returned to the sideline in a sling. Even without their top pass rusher, the Chargers still pressured Smith and forced critical mistakes.