**Justin Herbert** dazzled as he threw two touchdown passes to **Quentin Johnston**, **JK Dobbins** stormed the field with 131 rushing yards and a touchdown, and the **Los Angeles Chargers** commanded the game in a stunning **26-3 victory** over the host **Carolina Panthers** on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.
Herbert, efficiently completing 14 of 20 passes for 130 yards with just one interception, led the Chargers (2-0) to their first road win under new coach **Jim Harbaugh**. Flashy plays weren’t necessary; the Chargers’ solid strategy and execution got the job done.
Dobbins was a powerhouse, averaging 7.7 yards on his 17 carries, and electrified the crowd with a 43-yard touchdown run that set the score at 20-0 in the second quarter. Johnston was a reliable target, finishing with five receptions for 51 yards, including his two touchdowns.
On the other side, Panthers quarterback **Bryce Young** struggled, managing just 84 yards on 18 of 26 passes with one interception. **Chuba Hubbard** provided a glimmer of hope with 64 yards on 10 carries.
Los Angeles dominated Carolina, leading 20-0 by halftime. The Panthers (0-2), who endured a brutal 47-10 loss in Week 1 at New Orleans, had a mere two first downs and only 54 yards of total offense in the first half.
Carolina’s sole early highlight was a 38-yard field goal by **Eddy Pineiro** to start the second half. However, **Cameron Dicker** quickly restored the Chargers’ 20-point lead with a 46-yard field goal. Dicker sealed the game with a 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
The Chargers amassed 204 yards of offense in the first half, setting the tone early. Herbert opened the game with a clinical 13-play, 67-yard drive, capping it with a 29-yard touchdown pass to Johnston. The dynamic duo struck again with a 5-yard touchdown, making it 13-0 with 4:16 remaining in the first half, despite Dicker missing the extra point after Johnston’s first touchdown.
The Panthers had an early glimmer of hope after **Jaycee Horn** intercepted Herbert on the first play of Los Angeles’ second possession. However, they squandered the opportunity as Young was sacked on third down, forcing a punt. Carolina failed to record a first down in the first quarter.
**Elijah Molden** ended another Carolina drive with an interception just after Johnston’s second score. Dobbins capitalized on the turnover, sprinting for 43 yards within three plays to cap off a 53-yard drive.
In an intense display of skill and strategy, the Chargers solidified their standing as a team to watch this season.
