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Harbaugh Calls Derwin James the Best Safety He’s Ever Seen as Chargers Move to 2-0 With Win Over Raiders

The praise followed a 20-9 victory driven by a secondary that smothered Las Vegas.

Chargers safety Derwin James, Jr. celebrates as he walks off the field after the team’s 20-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night in Las Vegas. “I’m happy we got the win, but let’s go stack the wins, stack the performances,” James said after they came up with three interceptions and limited the Raiders to 218 yards of offense. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. (3) gestures against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Derwin James recorded seven tackles and two pass breakups while showcasing the multi-position versatility Harbaugh highlighted.
  • The Chargers produced 15 passes defended and three interceptions, with Next Gen Stats showing Geno Smith went 0-for-12 on throws traveling 10 or more air yards.
  • Donte Jackson intercepted a pass in the end zone off a James tip as Los Angeles limited the Raiders to three field goals and 218 total yards.
  • Linebacker Daiyan Henley led all players with 10 tackles, adding an interception and two pass breakups after being listed as questionable with an illness.
  • Khalil Mack left in the first quarter with an elbow injury, a developing issue as the AFC West-leading Chargers head to Denver seeking their first 3-0 start since 2002.