The Los Angeles Chargrs won their season opener against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
Recent addition J.K. Dobbins was on his game in the backfield, going for 135 yards on 10 attempts as Los Angeles came out on top by the score of 22-10.
Making his return from injury, quarterback Justin Herbert put up a workmanlike performance as the Chargers thrilled the home crowd. Meanwhile, new head coach Jim Harbaugh was victorious in his debut as the Chargers’ head coach.
However, there was another major backstory to Los Angeles’ win. Wide receiver Joshua Palmer got into it with Raiders cornerback Jack Jones. The brawl led to both players being ejected. Check it out.
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Rivalry Renewed for Los Angeles Chargers, Las Vegas Raiders
It shouldn’t really come as too much of a surprise that tempers flared Sunday in Los Angeles. By now, it’s well known that the Chargers and Raiders are fierce rivals. We’ve seen similar situations play out in the past.
As for Palmer, he caught two passes for 15 yards before being ejected. Stud rookie Ladd McConkey led all Chargers pass-catchers with five receptions for 39 yards on seven targets.