The Raiders welcome the Los Angeles Chargers to Allegiant Stadium on Monday night, and the storylines could not be more plentiful.

A classic AFC West showdown between two longtime adversaries. A pair of 1-0 teams looking to make a massive early season statement. The big stage of “Monday Night Football.” The latest chapter of the Pete Carroll-Jim Harbaugh rivalry. And a clash between Geno Smith and Justin Herbert, two gunslinging quarterbacks off to roaring starts this season.

The players are bracing for a juiced-up atmosphere as a result.

“I’m going to have to try to control myself a little bit because I’m going to feel like I’m going to be so hyped up,” Raiders tight end Michael Mayer said. “So, I’ll take a couple of deep breaths and just get ready to go.”

Said wide receiver Tre Tucke

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