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Justin Herbert's 12-yard scramble gives Chargers early lead

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is known for his passing prowess -- the deep throws and the side-armed passes -- but on the Chargers' first touchdown drive, Herbert beat the Las Vegas Raiders defense running the ball.

Herbert stiff-armed defensive end Isaac Rochell on a scramble, then sprinted past the Raiders defense for a 12-yard score two plays later.

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The score gave the Chargers a 7-0 lead with 10:38 left in the first quarter, as they scored on their first drive of the game.