The s dropped to 0-2 after a loss to the s on Sunday.
As soon as once more, the Chargers regarded flat and rancid on each side of the ball. Loads went unsuitable for Los Angeles, together with a number of offensive miscues and a 54.8% stress price towards the offensive line.
Total, the Chargers had been extra of the identical in Week 2 than in Week 1.
There was little or no to love and quite a bit to dislike. Listed below are the studs and duds in Week 2.
Studs
Omarion Hampton
Sure, he did have one other fumble that finally led to the Chargers' loss; nonetheless, Hampton regarded much better than he did in Week 1. Hampton discovered the top zone once more and completed with 94 dashing yards on 23 carries. He additionally tallied two receptions for 21 yards. The 23-year-old should do a greater job defending the ball, because it's price the workforce in back-to-back video games.
TE Oronde Gadsden II
The second-year tight finish supplied a vital spark within the third quarter, monitoring down a 10-yard landing move from Justin Herbert to momentarily give the Chargers a 14-10 lead. With Charlie Kolar and David Njoku positioned on injured reserve, he may have the chance to function a significant piece within the passing sport on a extra constant foundation.
EDGE Akheem Mesidor
After a quiet skilled debut, the first-round rookie bounced again in a giant method towards Las Vegas. Mesidor logged three tackles, two quarterback hits, and registered his first profession partial sack (splitting it with Dalvin Tomlinson). He led the workforce with 4 pressures and secured a robust 79.4 defensive grade from Professional Soccer Focus (PFF).
Derwin James Jr.
James had himself a stable sport, recording seven tackles in Sunday's loss. He did it regardless of enjoying by a fractured left pinky finger. Whereas James didn't have a sport to neglect, he was blunt afterward, telling reporters the Chargers "regarded like trash."
"We acquired to look one another within the eye, man, and simply inform the reality and simply get higher. As a result of proper now, that s*** simply appears trash," James stated.
"I'm offended, however being offended don't repair something."
His post-game feedback could possibly be what the Chargers have to get the workforce on observe. It gained't be straightforward, as they’ve a gauntlet of a schedule forward; nevertheless, we've seen Los Angeles win video games they aren't "purported to."
Duds
Justin Herbert
Herbert regarded uncomfortable extra occasions than not in Week 2. The stats alone are alarming, as he recorded 15 of 27 passes for 192 yards, one landing and two interceptions.
Herbert was additionally requested 3 times, and he fumbled the ball 3 times. In an offense anticipated to take the NFL by storm, the Chargers have averaged 290 offensive yards per sport, rating twenty second within the league.
Joe Alt
Alt had a really uncharacteristic sport. The star deal with was referred to as for 3 false begins and a holding penalty that was referred to as a security late within the fourth quarter.
After a stellar Week 1, Alt's Week 2 was forgettable.
Quentin Johnston
At this level, Johnston could also be what he’s. It was one other contest the place he dropped the ball a number of occasions.
In complete, Johnston had one catch for seven yards on 5 targets.
Cameron Dicker
Dicker has not been the identical because the 2026 season commenced, and that's speaking concerning the preseason as properly.
Dicker missed an early 58-yard area purpose try that disrupted early momentum. He's 0-for-1 in area purpose makes an attempt to start out the season.
Tuli Tuipulotu
Tuipulotu didn’t generate stress towards the Raiders on Sunday afternoon. He was nowhere to be discovered as he recorded just one deal with and just one quarterback hit within the contest.
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