Raiders vs Chargers NFL Player Props and DFS Picks
Looking for the best Raiders vs Chargers player props for Sunday's Week 2 matchup? We break down usage rates, target share, and matchup grades for the key skill players on both sides to help you build your DFS lineup and prop card. Check out our full Week 2 NFL Schedule for odds and predictions on every game this week.
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Raiders vs Chargers QB Props
Los Angeles' Justin Herbert carries a D+ Matchup grade for Sunday, projected for 194 passing yards, 1.1 touchdowns, and 0.7 interceptions, numbers that look manageable given the Raiders' struggles on defense this season.
Las Vegas' Kirk Cousins carries a D- Matchup grade, projected for 189.9 passing yards, 1.3 touchdowns, and 0.6 interceptions against a stingy Chargers defense that limits big passing performances.
Raiders vs Chargers Injury-Impacted Tight End Situation
The biggest storyline for this matchup's props market is Brock Bowers' doubtful designation. Bowers leads the Raiders in target share at 23.6% (7.2 targets per game) and carries a D- Matchup grade with a projection of 57.1 total yards and 0.9 touchdowns. If he's out, expect a significant bump in volume for Michael Mayer, who currently sits at 12.9% target share (3.8 targets).
Raiders vs Chargers RB Props
Las Vegas' Ashton Jeanty carries a D+ Matchup grade with a projection of 79 total yards and 0.5 touchdowns, the highest yardage projection of any skill player in this game despite the tough matchup.
Los Angeles' Omarion Hampton carries a much stronger C+ Matchup grade, projected for 57.2 total yards and 0.6 touchdowns, giving him solid touchdown equity in a game the Chargers are expected to control.
Raiders vs Chargers Usage Share Breakdown
Las Vegas' target distribution is led by Brock Bowers at 23.6% (7.2 targets), followed by Tre Tucker at 18.7% (5.4 targets), Ashton Jeanty at 14.8% (4.3 targets), Michael Mayer at 12.9% (3.8 targets), and Dont'e Thornton at 9.4% (2.7 targets), though the latter is already ruled out.
Los Angeles' passing game is fairly concentrated near the top, with Ladd McConkey leading at 20.9% (6.5 targets), followed closely by Quentin Johnston at 20.0% (6.4 targets), Oronde Gadsden at 14.2% (4.5 targets), Omarion Hampton at 11.3% (3.5 targets), and Terrell Harris at 8.6% (2.7 targets).
Best Raiders vs Chargers Player Prop Picks
Our top plays for this matchup lean toward the players with clear roles regardless of game script: Ladd McConkey's target share makes him a strong anchor in any DFS build, while Ashton Jeanty's workload gives him a floor even in a tough spot. Keep a close eye on the Michael Mayer prop market if Brock Bowers is officially ruled out closer to kickoff. For the full game outlook, be sure to check our Raiders vs Chargers picks for our against-the-spread and total recommendations.