Los Angeles
Chargers
9-3
45
FINAL
44
Jacksonville
Jaguars
6-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 45-44, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. With both teams showcasing their offensive firepower, the stakes were high, making this contest a true nail-biter from start to finish.
Trevor Lawrence had an outstanding day for the Jaguars, throwing for an impressive 385 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead his team. However, it was the Chargers' Omarion Hampton who made his mark on the ground with 94 rushing yards, while Brenen Thompson emerged as a key target, racking up 178 receiving yards and a touchdown. Their combined efforts kept the Chargers' offense humming throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers were led by Daiyan Henley, who tallied five total tackles and a sack, providing crucial stops at pivotal moments. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers managed to halt a potential game-winning drive from the Jaguars, allowing them to hold on for the victory. Meanwhile, Jarrian Jones' two interceptions for Jacksonville showcased their defensive capabilities, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 385 | 5 | 3 | 113.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 347 | 4 | 3 | 91.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 94 | 11.8 | 8 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 10 | 13 | 1.3 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ameer Abdullah | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 178 | 59.3 | 53 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 8 | 159 | 19.9 | 45 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 81 | 81.0 | 59 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 55 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Brenton Strange | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventrell Miller | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Little | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 46 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |

