NFL Overreactions Week 1
Sports Seriously’s Mackenzie Salmon overreacts to some of the best games of NFL Week 1.
Sports Seriously
The Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders play on Monday, Sept. 15, at the Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 2 schedule.
Which team will win the NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football game?
Check out these NFL Week 2 picks and NFL Week 2 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 7 p.m. MST on ESPN (stream with FUBO).
The Chargers are a 3.5-point favorite over the Raiders in NFL Week 2 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Los Angeles is -185 on the moneyline, while Las Vegas is +150. The over/under (point total) is set at 46.5 points.
NFL Week 2 picks: Commanders vs Packers | Browns vs Ravens | Jaguars vs Bengals | Giants vs Cowboys | Bears vs Lions | Patriots vs Dolphins | 49ers vs Saints | Bills vs Jets | Seahawks vs Steelers | Rams vs Titans | Panthers vs Cardinals | Broncos vs Colts | Eagles vs Chiefs | Falcons vs Vikings | Buccaneers vs Texans | Chargers vs Raiders | The Republic’s score predictions
Watch Chargers at Raiders live on FUBO (free trial)
Jeremy Cluff writes: “The winner of this game will get a huge early-season boost in the AFC West race. Justin Herbert and the Chargers will edge the Raiders late to move to 2-0 on the season.”
Bookies.com: Bet the Chargers to cover vs Raiders
Bill Speros writes: “Tom Brady may be walking through the door in Las Vegas, but he won’t be in uniform. Both teams won their opener. The Bolts can go tp 2-0 in the AFC West with a win here.”
Bet MGM: Take the Raiders with the points vs Chargers
Nick Hennion writes: “Based on the early success of divisional underdogs and the fact that Las Vegas sits north of a key number, my Raiders vs Chargers prediction is the Raiders Spread (+3.5, -105). Initially, I wanted to wait on Vegas. Brock Bowers sustained an injury at New England, but the star tight end said after Sunday’s game he’ll play against the Chargers. With that concern alleviated, I’ll buy the Raiders at +3.5 against a divisional rival that swept Vegas last season.”
ESPN: Chargers have a 59.1% chance to beat Raiders on Monday Night Football
The site gives the Raiders a 40.6% shot at winning the NFL Week 2 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Dimers: Chargers 23, Raiders 20
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Chargers a win probability of 62%, while the Raiders have a win probability of 38%.”
Sportsnaut: Chargers 31, Raiders 28
Matt Johnson writes: “Closing out the NFL schedule in Week 2, it’s an AFC West duel between two teams feeling good after season-opening wins. Geno Smith played well in his Las Vegas Raiders‘ debut and Maxx Crosby certainly can’t wait to face Chargers’ backup tackle Trey Pipkins III on Monday Night Football. On the other side of the field, Los Angeles is riding high after beating Kansas City. It’ll be another MVP-caliber performance from Justin Herbert, with the Chargers’ passing game dicing up the Raiders’ secondary for multiple scoring drives, including the game-winning push in the closing minutes.”
NFL’s highest paid players in 2025: Quarterbacks | Running backs | Wide receivers | Tight ends | Offensive linemen | D-linemen | Cornerbacks | Safeties | Linebackers | Edge rushers | Highest paid NFL players: Overall | By position | By team
Reach Jeremy Cluff at jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today.
