The Los Angeles Chargers overcame a rough start in Jim Harbaugh’s debut as coach to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10 at home. This victory positions the Chargers at the top of the AFC West standings alongside the Chiefs. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs played games outside the division this week, with the Broncos losing to the Seahawks 26-20, and the Chiefs opening play with a win over the Ravens 27-20.
Here’s how NFL pundits and fans reacted throughout the game: Key takeaways: The Chargers defeated the Raiders in Jim Harbaugh's coaching debut with the team. How was Jim Harbaugh’s offense? Harbaugh and his staff put the team’s key playmakers in positions to turn around a slow start and scored 13 of its 23 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
J.K. Dobbins had 10 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown. He was limited to just four rushing yards in the first half before coming out with a 64-yard run in the third quarter. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert found rookie receiver Ladd McConkey for a touchdown later in the period to help secure the game.
The game took a dramatic turn with a fight near the end. The two-point conversion that followed McConkey's touchdown was unsuccessful but led to a fight between members of the Raiders and the Chargers behind the endzone with 3:40 left in the fourth quarter. Receiver Josh Palmer and defensive back Jack Jones were ejected from the game following the altercation. Harbaugh was among the people to run onto the field and help defuse the situation.