The Raiders (3-0) face the Chargers (2-1) on “Monday Night Football” at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The game will be broadcasted by ESPN.
Las Vegas made NFL history in its first three games, becoming the first team to earn a 3-0 record by defeating squads that all won 10 or more games the previous year, according to CBS. Quarterback Derek Carr led the league through three weeks with 1,203 passing yards, and he has also thrown for six touchdowns against two interceptions.
As of Sunday afternoon, the Raiders’ defense ranks 15th in the NFL by allowing 24.0 points per game.
Los Angeles is coming off a 30-24 win at Kansas City on Sept. 26. Reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Justin Herbert has thrown for 956 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions, while the Chargers’ defense ranks seventh in the league (20.0 points per game).
This will be the 124th meeting between the Raiders and the Chargers. Las Vegas leads the all-time series, 66-55-2, though Los Angeles has won five of the last eight games.
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Raiders vs. Chargers score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total | |
| Raiders | 0 | – | – | – | – |
| Chargers | 7 | – | – | – | – |
Raiders vs. Chargers live updates, highlights from ‘Sunday Night Football’
Live updates will start around kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET.
9:37 p.m.: The Raiders went seven yards on their first series of the second quarter and turned the football over after an unsuccessful fourth-and-3 attempt.
First quarter: Los Angeles 7, Las Vegas 0
The Chargers have a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. Herbert has completed 7-of-10 passes for 52 yards and a touchdown, while Carr has completed 3-of-5 passes for 19 yards. The Raiders do not have a first down and had zero yards.
9:23 p.m.: On fourth-and-12, Los Angeles attempted a fake punt but Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow — the designated punt returner — broke up a pass intended for Chargers receiver Tevaughn Campbell. Las Vegas will take over at its 41-yard line.
9:11 p.m.: Los Angeles went three-and-out on its second drive, as did the Raiders. Chargers linebacker Joey Bosa forced a fumble on third-and-6, backing Las Vegas up for a 45-yard punt from its 15-yard line. The Chargers will take over at their 40-yard line, leading 7-0 with 4:06 left in the first quarter.
9:08 p.m.: Las Vegas went three-and-out on its first drive. Running back Josh Jacobs had two carries for three yards, and Carr threw an incomplete pass. AJ Cole punted 54 yards to Los Angeles’ 13-yard line.
8:59 p.m.: TOUCHDOWN CHARGERS. Herbert threw a 4-yard pass to receiver Donald Parham Jr. for the first score of the game. Los Angeles went on a 12-play, 75-yard drive and leads 7-0 with 8:01 left in the first quarter.
8:56 p.m.: Chargers running back Austin Ekeler left the game following an 18-yard rush in the first quarter.
8:50 p.m.: The Raiders won the toss and deferred to the second half.
8:21 p.m.: Las Vegas and Los Angeles is currently delayed due to lightning. It is now scheduled to start at 8:55 p.m. ET.
Raiders vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Monday, Oct. 4
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
“Monday Night Football” will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET. Every Monday night game in 2021 is scheduled to start at that time.
How to watch ‘Monday Night Football’
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Watch ESPN | ESPN App |
“Monday Night Football” will air on ESPN, as always. The traditional broadcast will consist of play-by-play man Steve Levy, analysts Brian Griese and Louis Riddick as well as sideline reporter Lisa Salters.
Streamers will be able to watch the game via Watch ESPN, the ESPN app or by using fuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial.
In Canada, viewers can watch the Raiders vs. Chargers contest on DAZN, which has rights to every NFL game.
Monday Night Football schedule 2021
| Week | Date | Matchup |
| Week 1 | Sept. 13 | Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens |
| Week 2 | Sept. 20 | Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions |
| Week 3 | Sept. 27 | Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles |
| Week 4 | Oct. 4 | Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders |
| Week 5 | Oct. 11 | Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts |
| Week 6 | Oct. 18 | Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills |
| Week 7 | Oct. 25 | Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints |
| Week 8 | Nov. 1 | Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Giants |
| Week 9 | Nov. 8 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Chicago Bears |
| Week 10 | Nov. 15 | San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| Week 11 | Nov. 22 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New York Giants |
| Week 12 | Nov. 29 | Washington Football Team vs. Seattle Seahawks |
| Week 13 | Dec. 6 | Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots |
| Week 14 | Dec. 13 | Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams |
| Week 15 | Dec. 20 | Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings |
| Week 16 | Dec. 27 | New Orleans Saints vs. Miami Dolphins |
| Week 17 | Jan. 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns |