Los Angeles
Chargers
4-2
34
FINAL
31
Los Angeles
Rams
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 34-31. The victory not only showcases the Chargers' resilience but also keeps them firmly in the playoff hunt as the season progresses.
Leading the charge for the Chargers was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for an impressive 366 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to deliver when it matters most. Herbert's standout performance was complemented by Ladd McConkey, who racked up 155 receiving yards, making him a crucial target throughout the game. On the other side, Kyren Williams put on a show of his own with 146 rushing yards for the Rams, keeping his team competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the Chargers made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Tuli Tuipulotu recorded a crucial sack, while Tarheeb Still's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a Rams drive that could have shifted momentum late in the game. The Chargers' ability to create turnovers and apply pressure was instrumental in their hard-fought victory over their cross-town rivals.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 37 | 25 | 366 | 3 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 24 | 11 | 226 | 2 | 2 | 72.5 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 7 | 146 | 20.9 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 23 | 136 | 5.9 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 10 | 155 | 15.5 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 75 | 12.5 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 74 | 18.5 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Puka Nacua | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Lake | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Young | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terell Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 33 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

