Chargers at Rams
St. Louis Rams 59, San Diego Chargers 14 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Chargers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XP
Rams 59 6 TD · 1 FG · 8 XPMarc Bulger 290 yds passingMichael Turner 29 yds rushingAz-Zahir Hakim 141 yds receivingWilliam Witherspoon 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 283 · 308Passing yards 254 · 290Rushing yards 29 · 18Completions 12/29 · 14/20Yards per carry 3.6 · 1.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 36d ago
The St. Louis Rams dominated the San Diego Chargers with a commanding 59-14 victory in Week 8 of the 2026 season. This win not only boosts the Rams' confidence as they push for a playoff spot but also serves as a stark reminder of the challenges facing the Chargers moving forward.
Marc Bulger was the standout performer for the Rams, throwing for 290 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his precision and leadership. Meanwhile, Az-Zahir Hakim led the Chargers in receiving with 141 yards, but the offense struggled to establish a consistent rhythm, with Michael Turner managing just 29 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Rams were relentless, highlighted by Anthony Hargrove's two sacks and William Witherspoon's two interceptions, which were pivotal in shifting momentum. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Witherspoon's interception led to a quick touchdown, propelling the Rams to a commanding lead that the Chargers could never recover from.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Philip RiversQB | 12/29 | 41% | 274 | 2 | 7 | 59.3 |
| Rams | ||||||
| Marc BulgerQB | 14/20 | 70% | 290 | 5 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Michael TurnerHB | 8 | 29 | 3.6 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Steven JacksonHB | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Marc BulgerQB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Az-Zahir HakimWR | 4 | 141 | 35.3 | 66 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Antonio GatesTE | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 13 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Michael TurnerHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Keenan McCardellWR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Kevin CurtisWR | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 25 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Joseph KlopfensteinTE | 4 | 83 | 20.8 | 29 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Steven JacksonHB | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 70 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Torry HoltWR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Donnie EdwardsMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher HopeSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shaun PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio CromartieCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quentin JammerCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rams | |||||
| William WitherspoonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| John HillCB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey ChavousSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony HargroveREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard LittleREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerametrius ButlerCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Herbert ReedSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Travis FisherCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fakhir BrownCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Victor AdeyanjuREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome CarterSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald BartellFS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Nate KaedingK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rams | |||
| Jeff WilkinsK | 1/1 | 8 | 55 |