49ers at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 24, San Francisco 49ers 21 Β· π½πππππππ π°π° πΊππ΅1
Final Score
49ers 21 3 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 3 XP
Chargers 24 3 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 3 XPJustin Herbert 197 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 135 yds rushingKeenan Allen 65 yds receivingGenesis Smith 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 215 Β· 253Passing yards 66 Β· 197Rushing yards 149 Β· 56Completions 4/12 Β· 18/32Yards per carry 8.3 Β· 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 19d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 24-21 in Week 15 of the 2026 season. The victory keeps the Chargers firmly in playoff contention, while the 49ers now face an uphill battle to secure their postseason aspirations.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert delivered a steady performance, throwing for 197 yards and a touchdown, showcasing his ability to manage the game effectively. Christian McCaffrey, on the other side, was a force for the 49ers, racking up an impressive 135 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to tip the scales in San Francisco's favor. Keenan Allen contributed significantly in the air, leading his team with 65 receiving yards, providing Herbert with a reliable target throughout the game.
The defensive efforts proved pivotal, particularly for the Chargers, who made key plays to stifle the 49ers' momentum. Tuli Tuipulotu registered a crucial sack that halted a late drive, while Genesis Smith's interception in the second half shifted the game's momentum and ultimately sealed the victory for Los Angeles. Jack Jones led the 49ers' defense with four tackles, but it was not enough to overcome the Chargers' timely defensive stands.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 4/12 | 33% | 77 | 0 | 1 | 21.8 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 18/32 | 56% | 197 | 1 | 0 | 85.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 17 | 135 | 7.9 | 22 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | β | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Keaton MitchellHB | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | β | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 40 | 40.0 | 26 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Keenan AllenWR | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Braxton BerriosWR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Michael PittmanWR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Jack JonesCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric KendricksWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie WardSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli TuipulotuDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy DyeWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/2 | 3 | 39 |