The Los Angeles Chargers and Carolina Panthers will clash in Week 2 of the NFL season at Bank of America Stadium. The Chargers enter the game following a strong opening-week performance and aim to continue their momentum under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Quarterback Justin Herbert, who has been prolific in September games, will lead the offense. Herbert has thrown for 229+ yards in 11 of his last 12 September games and is expected to continue his aggressive passing style against a Panthers defense that allowed 379 yards in their opener. Key contributors for the Chargers will include rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who appears to be emerging as a reliable target, and running back J.K. Dobbins, who leads the team in rushing yards and is favored to score in this game.

On the other side, the Carolina Panthers are in a rebuilding phase, led by rookie quarterback Bryce Young. Young struggled in his debut, completing only 43.3% of his passes with two interceptions and no touchdowns. The Panthers’ offense must improve significantly to compete with a potent Chargers team. Key offensive players like wide receivers Adam Thielen and Jonathan Mingo need to step up to help Young and provide a balanced attack. The Panthers’ defense, which allowed 47 points in their first game, will have to find a way to contain Herbert and Dobbins to avoid a repeat of their Week 1 performance. The game will likely be decided by whether the Panthers can tighten up their defense and capitalize on any mistakes made by the Chargers.