Eyes on QBs in AFC West tilt on ‘MNF’

LOS ANGELES — Derek Carr and Justin Herbert have shown a flare for late comebacks during the first three weeks of the season. It is likely one of them will be called upon again when the Raiders visit the Chargers on Monday night.

Carr and the Raiders are off to their first 3-0 start since 2002, when they last went to the Super Bowl, with two of the wins coming in overtime. The Raiders are the fourth team to win twice in OT in the first three weeks.

The 2-1 Chargers’ wins have been the result of Herbert directing winning drives in the final 15 minutes.

Carr leads the league with 1,203 passing yards, with each of his six touchdown passes going to a different receiver. He has passed for at least 325 yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.

Carr also has one of the deeper receiving groups in the league. Four players have at least 200 yards, the first time in NFL history that has happened through the first three games.

Darren Waller is tied for the AFC lead among tight ends with 20 receptions and Henry Ruggs III is averaging 21.5 yards per catch.

“Derek is operating at an extremely high level,” Chargers coach Brandon Staley said. “They have surrounded him with a complete offense. They have weapons.”

Herbert is fourth in the league with 956 passing yards and has quickly taken to the offensive scheme implemented by coordinator Joe Lombardi. Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are one of two duos to have at least 250 receiving yards. Williams, who has emerged as Herbert’s favorite target in the short passing game, has caught a touchdown in four straight games.

Both of last year’s games came down to the final play, with each team winning on the road.