Raiders drop season opener to Chargers

A number of miscues down the stretch led to Los Angeles retaking the lead within the third quarter. Minshew and Zamir White each had essential fumbles that resulted in factors on the board for the AFC West rival. Daniel Carlson additionally missed a 49-yard discipline purpose.

Stout by nearly all of the sport, the Raiders protection allowed its first landing within the fourth quarter on a 12-yard achieve by J.Ok. Dobbins that gave the Chargers a 16-7 lead.

A number of chunk performs introduced the Raiders into scoring place and a 32-yard discipline purpose from Carlson lessened the scoring hole to 6. Nonetheless, the Chargers dashing assault led by Dobbins put Los Angeles on the purpose line. Herbert completed off the drive with a game-sealing 10-yard landing cross to rookie Ladd McConkey.

Minshew completed the day finishing 75 % of his passes for 257 yards and a landing. His main goal was Brock Bowers who completed with a game-high six receptions for 58 yards. The Raiders had three completely different gamers end with 50+ receiving yards: Bowers, Jakobi Meyers and Davante Adams.

Las Vegas will look to bounce again from the loss subsequent Sunday in one other street matchup, touring to the East Coast to play the Baltimore Ravens (0-1).