Los Angeles
Chargers
1-5
28
FINAL
33
Los Angeles
Rams
4-2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 33-28. This victory not only keeps the Rams' playoff hopes alive but also adds another chapter to the fierce rivalry between these two in-city opponents.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert put on an impressive display, throwing for 377 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with receivers downfield. Ladd McConkey had a standout performance with 149 receiving yards, making crucial catches that kept the Chargers' offense moving. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson powered the Rams' ground game with 114 rushing yards, providing a balanced attack that complemented their aerial assault.
Defensively, the Rams were relentless, highlighted by Myles Garrett's dominant presence with 3.5 sacks that disrupted Herbert's rhythm throughout the game. Robert Spears-Jennings also made a significant impact, securing two interceptions that shifted momentum in the Rams' favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Spears-Jennings intercepted a key pass, allowing the Rams to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 38 | 24 | 63% | 377 | 4 | 3 | 98.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 294 | 2 | 1 | 112.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 20 | 114 | 5.7 | 34 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 149 | 29.8 | 40 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 35 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 7 | 118 | 16.9 | 37 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 109 | 54.5 | 70 | 1 | 67 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 23 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 27 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 11 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Wallace | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Toriano Pride Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathaniel Watson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 61 |

