Raiders and Chargers meet in pivotal AFC West matchup on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders will play the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, September 20, at 1:05 PM PST. The matchup is crucial for both teams, with the Raiders coming off a victory against the Miami Dolphins, while the Chargers aim to rebound after an upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The Raiders hope to establish themselves early in the season, while the Chargers are under pressure to avoid an 0-2 start that could jeopardize their season. Both teams will focus on limiting turnovers and exploiting weaknesses in each other’s game plans.
- •Raiders beat Dolphins in Week One; Chargers lost to Cardinals.
- •Game to be held at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for September 20, 1:05 PM PST.
- •Ashton Jeanty named captain for the Raiders after strong performance.
- •Klint Kubiak emphasizes focus on individual game approach.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders face Chargers in suddenly pivotal early-season contest
"One team trying to establish themselves as a potential sleeper in the AFC pecking order, while the other is hoping to keep their 2026 season afloat before things go off the rails.
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