The Las Vegas Raiders play a key role in Game 2 of the 2025 fantasy football season, as their matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers is the last of the week.
and their offense to show out in their Week 2 clash with the Los Angeles Chargers. This will be the last game on the slate, with a late 10 PM Eastern Time kickoff. Several fantasy owners are hoping that Geno Smith, Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers, or one of the other Raiders can lead them over the hump and get them a last-minute victory in Game 2.
The Raiders are certainly hoping they can do so, not for the fantasy players, but so they can move to 2-0 in the 2025 NFL season and the first year of the Pete Carroll era.. The Chargers have a solid defense, evidenced by their season opener in which they held Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs to just 21 points. What can theSep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith drops back to pass against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesThe Los Angeles Chargers do have a strong defense, but it's likely not as stout as in the past two years. They may have held the Kansas City Chiefs to 21 points, but Patrick Mahomes looked great all night in Week 1, despite not having his top two receivers in Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy. LA's top asset on D is its ability to stop the run. With the Chargers seemingly leaning more on Justin Herbert now, this game might turn into a shootout. If so, Geno Smith should be ready to answer for the Las Vegas Raiders. Prediction: 270+ passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 10+ rushing yards,<2 interceptions, 19-22 fantasy points Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers makes a catch against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesBrock Bowers missed two days of practice after a contact knee injury he suffered after a hit from New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson in Week 1. He reportedly looked great in his limited reps on Friday and fully expects to play against the Chargers. LA allowed Travis Kelce to grab two catches for 47 yards and a touchdown versus the Chiefs. They'll have their hands full trying to contain Bowers in the middle of the field, with Tre Tucker and Dont'e Thornton Jr. constantly taking the top off the defense.Sep 7, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty rushes the ball against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn ImagesAshton Jeanty had a slow start to his NFL career, garnering just 38 yards on 19 carries against the Pats. He did find the end zone on a goal-line touchdown, though. Offensive Coordinator Chip Kelly will likely look to get his rookie star running back going in Week 2. He already has a proclivity for establishing the ground game, and he knows better than anyone that the air attack is at its best when the defense has to worry about the rush, too.Andy Quach is a journalism graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University with extensive experience covering the NFL, NBA, and college sports. He is the assistant beat writer for the Jacksonville Jaguars Om SI, and also serves as the fantasy sports and betting reporter for four NFL teams.
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