Chargers lose 26-14 to Raiders, Jim Harbaugh starts 0-2

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Chargers lose 26-14 to Raiders, Jim Harbaugh starts 0-2
Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-2 after a 26-14 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on September 20, 2026. This marks the first time in his coaching career that head coach Jim Harbaugh has started the season without a win. The Chargers have struggled offensively; quarterback Justin Herbert has thrown three interceptions in the first two games, and the team has had trouble establishing a running game. They accumulated 127 rushing yards against the Raiders, showing slight improvement from last week's loss to the Arizona Cardinals, where they managed only 81 yards. The Chargers are looking to turn their season around as they head into future matchups.

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  • Chargers are now 0-2 after losses to Raiders and Cardinals.
  • Harbaugh experiences his first 0-2 start as a coach.
  • Justin Herbert has three interceptions in two games.
  • Chargers managed 127 rushing yards against the Raiders.
  • Team must improve to remain competitive in the AFC West.
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  • 11:34 PMYahoo SportsJim Harbaugh accomplished an unwanted feat after Chargers lost to Raiders
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This isn't what Jim Harbaugh had in mind to start the 2026 season.

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