Lions at Chargers
Detroit Lions 38, Los Angeles Chargers 24 Β· ππ€π₯ & ππ ππππππ βππ₯ππ π
Final Score
Lions 38 5 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 5 XP
Chargers 24 3 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 3 XPJustin Herbert 301 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 237 yds rushingQuentin Johnston 240 yds receivingTeitum Tuioti 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 433 Β· 366Passing yards 192 Β· 271Rushing yards 241 Β· 95Completions 18/27 Β· 9/24Yards per carry 13.4 Β· 5.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 3d ago
In a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Los Angeles Chargers 38-24, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was Detroit that emerged triumphant, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the contest.
Darian Mensah led the Lions' attack with three touchdown passes, demonstrating poise and precision in the pocket. Meanwhile, Jahmyr Gibbs was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 237 rushing yards that kept the Chargers' defense on its heels. On the other side, Justin Herbert threw for 301 yards, but his efforts fell short against Detroitβs explosive offense.
Defensively, the Lions made crucial stops, highlighted by DJ Turner IIβs interception that shifted momentum in the second half. Alim McNeill also contributed with a sack, adding pressure to Herbert and disrupting the Chargers' rhythm. The turning point came when the Lions capitalized on a turnover, leading to a quick touchdown that extended their lead and ultimately sealed the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | ||||||
| Darian MensahQB | 18/27 | 67% | 200 | 3 | 0 | 125.5 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 9/24 | 38% | 301 | 2 | 1 | 95.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 15 | 237 | 15.8 | 29 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Darian MensahQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 13 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 83 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 28 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Waymond JordanHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Deuce AlexanderWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 6 | 240 | 40.0 | 123 | 2 | 99 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||||
| DJ Turner IICB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce ThorntonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ahmed HassaneinREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arion CarterWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian IzienSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Teitum TuiotiLEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Faletau SatualaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior ColsonWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van GinkelREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian HarrisSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Lions | |||
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 5 | 22 |
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 3 | 50 |
