LAS VEGAS, Nev. --The Las Vegas Raiders are one day closer to their home opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Raiders have a chance to kick off Pete Carroll's tenure with a 2-0 start. A win on Monday Night Football would put the Raiders among the top teams in the AFC West.

Smith had 362 yards on 24-of-34 passing with one touchdown in his Raiders’ debut, a 20-13 road win against the Patriots last weekend.

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Alex White opened the NFL season with a winning best bet when the Las Vegas Raiders covered as 2.5-point road underdogs at the New England Patriots in Week 1. Not only did the Raiders cover, they won outright 20-13.

Multiplatinum recording artist Saweetie will serve as the first-ever female music curator for "Monday Night Football" during the 2025 NFL season. The Santa Clara, California, native will hand-pick tracks that will be featured in live "Monday Night Football" broadcasts and promotional spots.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 2 showdown between the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers and Raiders cap off the entire Week Two slate as they play the second part of Monday night’s double-header. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., so if you’re not in that time zone, you’re bound for a late night.