Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
33
FINAL
15
Washington
Commanders
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Washington Commanders 33-15, showcasing their offensive firepower and solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. The Chargers' victory not only boosts their confidence but also sets the stage for a competitive season ahead.
Justin Herbert was the star of the game, throwing for 272 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the Chargers' offense. He connected frequently with Ladd McConkey, who racked up 85 receiving yards, providing a consistent target throughout the contest. Christian McCaffrey was the standout for Washington, rushing for 92 yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chargers’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Chargers were formidable, with Jaylen Sneed leading the team with seven total tackles and Tuli Tuipulotu contributing with a sack. The turning point came in the second quarter when Herbert threw his second touchdown, extending the lead to 20-6 and forcing the Commanders to play catch-up. The Chargers' defense held strong, stifling any momentum Washington attempted to build in the second half, ultimately sealing the game with a commanding performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 31 | 23 | 74% | 272 | 3 | 0 | 132.7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 32 | 17 | 53% | 189 | 0 | 0 | 70.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 17 | 92 | 5.4 | 31 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 21 | 59 | 2.8 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 45 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Charlie Becker | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 11 | 0 | 19 | 1 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Charlie Kolar | TE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drayk Bowen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Sainristil | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Magee | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 45 |
| Drew Stevens | K | 2 | 5 | 1 | 51 |

