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Raiders vs. Chargers prediction: David Njoku steps up big for Los Angeles

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Smith, M. (2026, September 20). Raiders vs. Chargers prediction: David Njoku steps up big for Los Angeles. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/20/betting/raiders-vs-chargers-prediction-nfl-week-2-picks-odds-best-bets-for-sunday/

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The article discusses predictions and analysis for an NFL game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2. Despite the Chargers' poor performance in Week 1, there is optimism around tight end David Njoku stepping up as a key offensive player. With Ladd McConkey potentially out due to injury, Njoku could see increased playing time and targets from quarterback Justin Herbert, especially against a Raiders defense vulnerable to big plays through the middle of the field. The article recommends betting on Njoku for 4+ receptions at odds of +169.

Written by AI on 2026-09-20, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Based on the provided articles, here are some key points about the upcoming Raiders vs. Chargers game:

The Raiders enter the game with a 1-0 record after beating the Miami Dolphins in Week 1, while the Chargers dropped to 0-1 following a loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

Despite the Chargers' poor start, they remain slight favorites according to ESPN's analytics.

The game is scheduled for September 20th at 1:05 PM PT / 4:05 PM ET and will be broadcast on CBS from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Key storylines going into the game include:
Can the Chargers turn things around after a disappointing opening week?
How will QB Justin Herbert perform with new coordinator Mike McDaniel's system?
The Raiders are projected to finish near the bottom of the AFC West but won't be easy prey for an 0-1 team.

So there should be plenty of intrigue surrounding this early season division matchup between two teams headed in opposite directions so far. The Chargers will look to bounce back against a lowly opponent, while the Raiders aim to build on their surprising Week 1 victory over Miami. Let me know if you need any other details about the game or teams!

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The Chargers took a beating on the field in Week 1, and they’ve been taking a beating off of it for the past seven days. asserted

they → take → days

That’s to be expected when a team loses outright as a near double-digit favorite against the Cardinals, who were projected to finish with the worst record in the NFL. asserted

who → ’ → NFL

The Chargers will look to get into the win column in Week 2 against a Raiders team that also outperformed low expectations in Week 1. asserted

that → look → Week

Oddsmakers opened this line at Chargers -7, but bettors have pushed the line down to 6.5 over the course of the week. asserted

bettors → open → week

There were very high hopes for the Chargers on offense when they brought on former head coach Mike McDaniel to be their offensive coordinator, but none of those hopes were realized in Week 1. asserted

none → be → Week

L.A. finished with just 14 points in the game and was held scoreless in the fourth quarter in a game that looked very sloppy on their side. asserted

that → finish → side

Going into this week, Ladd McConkey’s status is up in the air after he suffered a rib injury, which puts even more pressure on quarterback Justin Herbert and the offense to turn things around. asserted

which → go → things

If McConkey is out this week, or limited, that should open up opportunities for other receivers to step in and make plays, and David Njoku stands out as a player who could rise in this spot. uncertain

who → limit → spot

Njoku played 30 snaps against the Cardinals, tied for third most among Chargers receivers, and caught all five of his targets. Betting on the NFL? asserted

Njoku → play → NFL

- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code The Raiders didn’t give up a lot of points against the Dolphins, but they were vulnerable on big passes up the middle of the field. asserted

they → read → field

I think we’ll see Herbert lean on Njoku heavily this week as the Chargers look to rebound. asserted

Chargers → think → Njoku

The Pick: David Njoku 4+ receptions (+169, DraftKings) Why Trust New York Post Betting Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017. asserted

Smith → trust → 2017

He’s a data nerd with a particular focus on the NBA and combat sports. asserted

He → ’ → NBA

He spends his weeknights in the winter looking for edges on plus-money NBA player props. asserted

He → spend → props

Raiders vs. Chargers prediction: David Njoku steps up big for Los Angeles

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