LA Chargers suffer second straight loss against Raiders, start season 0-2

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

LA Chargers suffer second straight loss against Raiders, start season 0-2
Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers lost 14-26 to the Las Vegas Raiders on September 20, marking their second consecutive defeat this NFL season. This follows a Week 1 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, leaving the Chargers struggling against teams that had poor records last year. The Chargers became the first NFL team to start a season 0-2 with back-to-back losses against teams that won only three games in the previous season. Their next five games are against tougher opponents, including the Bills and Chiefs, raising concerns about their season outlook.

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  • Chargers lost 14-26 to Raiders on September 20.
  • Team starts the 2026 NFL season with an 0-2 record.
  • Both losses were against teams with previous season records of 3-14.
  • Chargers are first in NFL history to start 0-2 against 14-loss teams.
  • Upcoming games include tough matchups against the Bills and Chiefs.
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What they're saying
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The Los Angeles Chargers suffered their second consecutive defeat to start the NFL season, and their situation is far from ideal. The 2026-27 NFL campaign has started rough for the Los Angeles Chargers.

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