Chargers at Lions
Los Angeles Chargers 24, Detroit Lions 10 ยท ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ | ๐๐๐ ๐
Final Score
Chargers 24 3 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 3 XP
Lions 10 1 TD ยท 1 FG ยท 1 XPJustin Herbert 268 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 41 yds rushingBrenen Thompson 151 yds receivingTrenton Simpson 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 341 ยท 227Passing yards 268 ยท 138Rushing yards 73 ยท 89Completions 23/27 ยท 15/31Yards per carry 2.7 ยท 3.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat ยท 12d ago
The Los Angeles Chargers secured a decisive 24-10 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 8 of the 2027 season, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. With the win, the Chargers moved closer to establishing themselves as a top contender in the league, while the Lions struggled to find their footing.
Justin Herbert was the star of the show for the Chargers, throwing for 268 yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Brenen Thompson emerged as a key target, racking up 151 receiving yards, making several crucial catches that kept drives alive and helped maintain momentum for Los Angeles.
On the defensive side, the Chargers made a significant impact with Trenton Simpson's two interceptions, which proved pivotal in shifting the game's momentum. The Lions' defense, led by Kerby Joseph's nine tackles and Jack Campbell's two sacks, fought valiantly but ultimately struggled to contain Herbert's passing attack. The turning point came in the second half when Herbert's touchdown pass to Thompson extended the lead, leaving the Lions unable to mount a comeback.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 23/27 | 85% | 268 | 2 | 0 | 132.7 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Dante MooreQB | 15/31 | 48% | 138 | 0 | 2 | 34.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 16 | 36 | 2.3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 6 | 7 | 1.2 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jordan MasonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | โ | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 10 | 41 | 4.1 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Dante MooreQB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 22 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jase McClellanHB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Sione VakiHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | โ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 9 | 151 | 16.8 | 67 | 2 | 67 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 20 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Cade OttonTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonnu SmithTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jase McClellanHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | โ | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Trenton SimpsonFS | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven CollinsLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire FranklinMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis RobinsonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Jack CampbellWILL | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy RolderMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita VeaDT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon DiggsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick MooreLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carrington ValentineCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick BarnesSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason PinnockSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntraine PerkinsMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 3 | 24 |
| Lions | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/2 | 1 | 27 |