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Raiders open as big underdogs Week 2 vs the Chargers

Following a 27-13 opening victory over the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas Raiders are designated as heavy underdogs heading into their Week 2 meeting with the Los Angeles Chargers. The season-opening win saw running back Ashton Jeanty shake off a preseason ankle concern to amass 147 yards from scrimmage and score a pair of touchdowns, including a highlight leap over defensive back Zayne Anderson during the third quarter.

Miami, entering the 2026 campaign with a restructured roster and a new head coach, fell to 0-1 after Las Vegas pulled away in the contest. Looking ahead to the second week of the slate, both squads face challenging matchups according to early betting lines, as the Dolphins also enter their tilt against the San Francisco 49ers as significant underdogs.