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Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report for Week 2 – Brock Bowers’ Status Uncertain, Tarheeb Still Returns Ahead of Primetime AFC West Clash

Raiders and Chargers face injuries, depth tests ahead of MNF

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Monday Night Football in Week 2 brings an AFC West rivalry to the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium, as the Las Vegas Raiders host the Los Angeles Chargers. Both teams opened their seasons with impressive wins, the Raiders grinding out a 20-13 victory against the New England Patriots, while the Chargers stunned the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The best rivalry in the NFL?@shawnemerriman and Marcel Reece agree that it's Chargers vs. Raiders. pic.twitter.com/k7V46MXhbw
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) May 13, 2025

The Raiders, who limped to a 4-13 record last season, looked refreshed under new head coach Pete Carroll. Their defense showed resilience in Foxborough, and the offense, while far from flashy, executed well enough to secure a hard-fought road win. Carroll’s arrival has already brought a sense of discipline and athleticism, much needed for a franchise desperate to climb out of a three-year playoff drought.

Six storylines to watch for as the Silver & Black square up on primetime. #LACvsLV https://t.co/DIaFAvZoEI
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 13, 2025

On the other sideline, Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers are building momentum after snapping a one-year playoff absence in 2024. Last season, they leaned on a league-best defense that allowed just 301 points, though their Wild Card loss to Houston exposed some offensive shortcomings. Layer in the fact that Carroll and Harbaugh renew their long-running duel, now standing at 4-4 head-to-head in the NFL, and Monday night feels like more than just a divisional game.

¡puro príncipe azul! pic.twitter.com/dXjaYqqHXC
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 14, 2025

It’s an opportunity for both franchises to signal they’re ready to challenge for an AFC West crown that has eluded them for over a decade. The Raiders haven’t won the division since 2002, while the Chargers’ drought stretches back to 2009. With star talent on both rosters and iconic coaches at the helm, this matchup carries early-season stakes that feel like January.

Las Vegas Raiders Injury Report For Game Against Los Angeles Chargers

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Brock Bowers	TE	Knee	Questionable
Elandon Roberts	LB	Elbow	—
Jackson Powers-Johnson	G/C	Concussion	Out

The Raiders’ injury sheet is headlined by rookie tight end Brock Bowers, who remains questionable with a knee issue. His status looms large for an offense that needs playmakers. Linebacker Elandon Roberts looks ready to go after trending up in practice, but rookie lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson is out with a concussion, leaving the offensive line thin against the Chargers’ fierce pass rush.

Saturday #LACvsLV Injury Reporthttps://t.co/FNM3HaUOWd
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) September 13, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report For Game Against Las Vegas Raiders

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Elijah Molden	DB	Hamstring	Out
Denzel Perryman	LB	Ankle	Out
Del’Shawn Phillips	LB	Toe	Questionable
Tarheeb Still	CB	Calf	—

Los Angeles faces more defensive absences, with Elijah Molden and Denzel Perryman both sidelined and linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips questionable. The return of rookie corner Tarheeb Still provides some relief, but Harbaugh’s defense will need depth to step up against Carroll’s balanced Raiders.

full #LACvsLV game status pic.twitter.com/lDjemc39dR
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 13, 2025

With key players sidelined on both sides, Monday Night Football in Las Vegas promises high stakes and unpredictable swings. The Raiders need Brock Bowers to spark the offense, while the Chargers must compensate for defensive losses. Depth and execution will decide which AFC West contender makes the early-season statement.

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I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.