Los Angeles
Chargers
0-1
28
FINAL
24
Green Bay
Packers
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Green Bay Packers by a final score of 28-24. With both teams vying for momentum in the 2027 season, the Chargers' victory not only boosts their record but also demonstrates their resilience in a tightly contested game.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was the star of the night, throwing for 4 touchdowns and showcasing his ability to command the offense. Green Bay’s Jordan Love put up impressive numbers as well, leading all passers with 325 yards, but it was Herbert's efficient scoring that ultimately made the difference. On the ground, Josh Jacobs carried the load for the Packers with 126 rushing yards, while Matthew Golden became a favorite target, racking up 147 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chargers stepped up when it mattered most, with Akheem Mesidor leading the charge with 3 sacks, putting pressure on Love throughout the game. Tarheeb Still contributed significantly with 5 total tackles, helping to contain the Packers' offensive threats. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to hold off a late rally from Green Bay and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 26 | 13 | 50% | 325 | 1 | 2 | 76.6 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 178 | 4 | 3 | 88.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 126 | 7.9 | 27 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 2 | -9 | -4.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 147 | 36.8 | 79 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Miguel Jimenez | TE | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 23 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 46 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 19 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Dexter Franklin | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jerome Baker | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nadame Tucker | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier McKinney | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Gilmore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cory Carroll | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keegan Street | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 48 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

