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Chargers vs. Raiders reaction: Jim Harbaugh's debut includes player fight

james h. williams, usa today
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The Los Angeles Chargers overcame a rough start in Jim Harbaugh’s debut as coach to beat the Las Vegas Raiders 22-10 at home.

The victory helps put the Chargers at the top of the AFC West standings alongside the Chiefs. The Denver Broncos and Kansas City played games out of the division this week, with the Broncos losing to the Seahawks, 26-20, and the Chiefs opening play with a win over the Ravens, 27-20.

Here’s how NFL pundits and fans reacted throughout the game:

Key takeaways: Chargers defeat Raiders in Jim Harbaugh's coaching debut with team

How was Jim Harbaugh’s offense?

Harbaugh and his staff helped put the team’s key playmakers in positions to turn around a slow start and scored 13 of its 23 points in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

J.K. Dobbins had 10 carries for 135 yards and a touchdown. He was limited to just four rushing yards in the first half before coming out with a 64-yard run in the third quarter.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert found rookie receiver Ladd McConkey for a touchdown later in the period to help secure the game.

Chargers and Raiders fight at end of game

The two-point conversion that followed McConkey's touchdown was unsuccessful but led to a fight between members of the Raiders and the Chargers behind the endzone with 3:40 left in the fourth quarter.

Receiver Josh Palmer and defensive back Jack Jones were ejected from the game following the fight. Harbaugh was among the people to run onto the field and help defuse the situation.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How was Jim Harbaugh's debut as Chargers coach? Reactions