Justin Herbert manages game in Chargers’ gain Raiders

LAS LAS VEGA– Much of the emphasis entering into the Los Angeles Chargers 20 – 9 win over the Las Las Vega Raiders on Monday evening was on the competition in between the two trainers– Jim Harbaugh and Pete Carroll. Two mentoring giants with a two-decade-old rivalry restored on “Monday Night Football.”

The game mirrored 2 groups that embody their coach’s state of minds– physical offensive and defensive lines, success and two physical first-round running backs. Ultimately, Harbaugh’s Chargers controlled this video game basically from start to finish– with an effective passing assault and stingy protection that didn’t permit a goal and forced Raiders quarterback Geno Smith to throw three interceptions.

The Chargers begin the season 2 -0 for the second straight season and the third time considering that 2012, and they hold single belongings of top place in the AFC West. Though, it wasn’t all excellent news as Khalil Mack exited the game early after receiving an arm joint injury.

Here are one of the most essential points to know from Monday night for both teams:

QB efficiency: The Chargers got off to a sluggish start Monday evening, however quarterback Justin Herbert swiftly resolved in, picking apart the Raiders’ protection for 242 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 31 rushing backyards. In Year 2 with offending organizer Greg Roman, Herbert looks as comfy as he has in his profession, both tossing and hurrying the sphere, an excellent indication for the Chargers’ ceiling.

Pattern to view: Roman seems relocating far from running the ball. The Chargers really did not try a thrill until 4: 52 left in the very first quarter Monday night. They completed the game with 54 made hurrying lawns. But Roman isn’t shifting away from the run for no reason. The Chargers’ offensive line has struggled to develop lanes for the running backs, while L.A. has had wonderful pass security and success through the air. This offense might look extremely various from exactly how Harbaugh-Roman teams have actually traditionally looked.

Stat to know: Quentin Johnston is the initial Chargers gamer with three obtaining goals in the team’s very first two video games of a season given that limited end Antonio Gates in 2014 Johnston, who has battled considering that the Chargers chose him in the preliminary two periods back, is having an electric begin to this season with 150 lawns and 3 touchdowns via the very first 2 video games. — Kris Rhim

Following game: vs. Denver Broncos (4: 05 p.m. ET, Sunday)

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It’s clear that Smith can make any throw on the field. Nevertheless, his confidence in his arm can be a present and a curse.

Smith had three interceptions Monday, and they all occurred when he attempted to throw the round right into dual coverage– including on the initial play of the video game. He harmed his group’s resurgence chances when he attempted a touchdown pass to Jakobi Meyers with 5: 58 to go in the 4th quarter, however the sphere was tipped and chosen off by cornerback Donte Jackson

Turning point: The Raiders were relatively solid for the first half up until the final two minutes. Herbert found Johnston broad open down the area for a 60 -yard goal to give Los Angeles a 20 – 6 lead prior to halftime.

Stat to recognize: Smith was 0-for- 12 on pass attempts for 10 -plus air lawns. That’s a large distinction from his efficiency versus the New England Patriots in the season opener, when he went 9 -for- 14 on attempts for more than 10 backyards.

Trend to view : Brock Bowers knee injury. There was a sigh of relief pregame when Bowers was formally active after being listed as doubtful because of a knee injury. However, his production was limited. Bowers had just five catches for 38 yards. He had just one catch in the very first fifty percent. Bowers missed two days of method before being a limited participant Saturday. Against the Chargers, Bowers really did not look 100 % healthy and balanced and it’s something to keep track of moving forward. — Ryan McFadden

Following game: at Washington Commanders (1 p.m. ET, Sunday)