49ers at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 59, San Francisco 49ers 51 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
49ers 51 6 TD · 1 FG · 6 XP
Chargers 59 8 TD · 1 FG · 8 XPBrock Purdy 425 yds passingOmarion Hampton 163 yds rushingDe'Zhaun Stribling 227 yds receivingDerwin James Jr 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 404 · 586Passing yards 405 · 383Rushing yards -1 · 203Completions 19/36 · 19/30Yards per carry -0.3 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 34d ago
In a thrilling showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 59-51 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Chargers' playoff hopes but also highlights their resilience as they continue to battle through a competitive landscape.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance, tossing seven touchdown passes while racking up significant yardage. Omarion Hampton complemented the aerial attack with a stellar ground game, rushing for 163 yards, while De'Zhaun Stribling of the 49ers showcased his receiving prowess with 227 yards, keeping the game a nail-biter until the end.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays that ultimately swayed the game in their favor. Derwin James Jr. was a standout, recording three interceptions that halted crucial drives from the 49ers. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when James picked off a pass that shifted momentum back to Los Angeles, allowing them to hold off San Francisco's final push and secure the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 19/36 | 53% | 425 | 6 | 4 | 95.2 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/30 | 57% | 388 | 7 | 4 | 101.3 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2/0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 4 | -1 | -0.3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 30 | 163 | 5.4 | 67 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 6 | 25 | 4.2 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sincere BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 8 | 227 | 28.4 | 100 | 5 | 65 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 19 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| George KittleTE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Luke FarrellTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 8 | 222 | 27.8 | 79 | 5 | 52 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 76 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Marques SigleSS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik MustaphaFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Darrick ForrestFS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie BlackCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 6 | 45 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 8 | 47 |