Justin Herbert controls game in Chargers’ win over Raiders

Las Vegas – going into too much attention Los angeles chargers, 20-9 wins Above Las vegas reders On Monday night, there was a matchup between two coaches – Jim Harbagh and Pete Carol. Two coaching giants with one Two decades old rivalry Renewed on “Mande Night Football”.

The game reflected two teams that embodiment the mentality of their coach-physical invasive and defensive lines, large hits and two physical first round backs. Finally, the chargers of Harbagh essentially dominated the game from beginning to end – with an effective passing attack and stingy defense that did not allow a touchdown and forced reders quarterbacks Geno smith To throw three obstructions.

Chargers started the second straight season and the third time since 2012, and they occupy first place in AFC West. However, it was not all good news Khalil Mac Play the game quickly After maintaining the elbow injury.

The most important things for both teams to learn from Monday night are:

QB Performance: Chargers left for a slow start on Monday night, but quarterbacks Justin Herbert Quickly settled, separating 242 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and 31 rushing yards protecting the reders. In the year 2 with aggressive coordinator Greg Roman, Herbert looks as comfortable in his career as he is in his career, throwing and running, both, is a good sign for the roof of the chargers.

Trend to see: Roman is moving away from running the ball. Chargers did not attempt the crowd until they left 4:52 in the first quarter on Monday night. He finished the game with 54 designed yards. But Roman is not moving away from the run without any reason. The aggressive line of the chargers struggled to make lanes for the running back, while the LA has got great passes and success through the wind. This crime can be very different from how the Harbagh-Roman teams have historically seen.

State to know: Quentin Johnson The team is the first charger player to receive three touchdowns in the first two matches of the team after the tight end of Antonio Gates in 2014. Johnson, who has struggled since Chargers, was selected in the first two sessions, this season with 150 yards and three touchdowns this season is having an electric starting this season. – Chris Rim

Next game: Vs. Denver bronchos (4:05 pm ET, Sunday)

It is clear that Smith can throw anyone on the ground. However, his confidence in his arm can be a gift and a curse.

Smith had three obstacles on Monday, and they all occurred when they tried to throw the ball into double coverage – which included the first game of the game. He hurt his team’s return opportunities when he attempted a touchdown pass Zacobi mayers With 5:58 to go to the fourth quarter, but the ball was topped and raised by cornerback Donte jackson,

turn: Reders were quite solid for the last two minutes for the first half. Herbert found Johnson that Los Angeles opened under the ground for a 60-yard touchdown to give a 20–6 lead before Haftime.

State to know: Smith was 0-for-12 on the efforts for the 10-plus air yard. This is a big difference from their performance new England Patriots In the season’s opener, when he went to 9 -for -14 at efforts of more than 10 yards.

Viewing tendency, Brock Bovers‘Knee injury. Relief pregem was breathless when the Bovers were officially active after being listed as a suspect due to knee injury. However, their production was limited. The Bovers had only five catches for 38 yards. He made only one catch in the first half. Bors on Saturday recalled two days of practice before becoming a limited participant. Against the chargers, the Bovers did not look 100% healthy and this is something to monitor to move forward. – Ryan McFaden

Next game: But Washington Commander (ET, Sunday at 1 pm)