The Las Vegas Raiders have an uphill battle if they want to take down the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. Both teams are 1-0, but the Chargers pulled out a victory against the Kansas City Chiefs on opening weekend, whereas the Raiders beat the New England Patriots.
Still, in a rivalry game, records and résumés can be thrown out the window. This is especially true when each of the two teams has legendary head coaches who have a long history of playing against each other and a particularly spirited rivalry.
Contrary to popular belief, the Raiders' roster is not that much worse than the Chargers'.