Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
20
FINAL
27
Detroit
Lions
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Detroit Lions topped the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Lions who emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Dante Moore led the Lions' offense with two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to deliver in crucial moments. Jahmyr Gibbs complemented the passing attack with a solid performance on the ground, racking up 98 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert threw for an impressive 356 yards for the Chargers, with Quentin Johnston emerging as his top target, amassing 171 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Lions made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Jack Campbell led the team with eight total tackles, while Aidan Hutchinson applied pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Herbert's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when the Lions' defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 53 | 30 | 356 | 1 | 0 | 83.5 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 33 | 17 | 250 | 2 | 0 | 96.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 11 | 98 | 8.9 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 9 | 74 | 8.2 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 30 | 2.3 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Nyles Hughes | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 11 | 171 | 15.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 4 | 127 | 31.8 | 2 | 66 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 1 | 27 | 3 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mark Fletcher Jr | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mitchell Evans | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stephen Griffin | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyleik Williams | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bray Hubbard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Barnes | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntarine Perkins | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 50 |

