The Los Angeles Chargers look to be for real this season.
Their offense has been solid, but their defense has been spectacular in the first two games.
They were especially sharp in their Week 2 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.
“The Chargers had 7 players with multiple passes defensed against the Raiders. That’s tied for the most in a game (since the stat was first tracked in 1999),” NFL+ wrote on X.
The @chargers had 7 players with multiple passes defensed against the Raiders 😱
That’s tied for the most in a game (since the stat was first tracked in 1999)#BoltUp pic.twitter.com/vMH6ebmYkd
— NFL+ (@NFLPlus) September 16, 2025
Coordinator Jesse Minter’s defense kept Raiders quarterback Geno Smith under control from start to finish.
He failed to complete any of his passes of more than 10 yards, and he threw three interceptions.
The L.A. front seven constantly beat the Las Vegas offensive line and generated pressure, and the secondary did an elite job of finishing the job.
The Chargers have defeated two AFC West rivals in the first two games, including a Week 1 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil.
They will look to keep this streak going in Week 3 when they face another divisional foe.
The Denver Broncos pose a threat, but the Chargers have shown that they can get to the quarterback and force turnovers.
A win would give Los Angeles its first 3-0 start since the 2002 season.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh is a proven winner, and it’s more than evident that he’s made a big impact in his second season.
