Tennessee
Titans
9-7
29
FINAL
30
Los Angeles
Chargers
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 18 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans with a final score of 30-29, securing their playoff positioning in a high-stakes game. Both teams fought hard, but the Chargers emerged victorious, keeping their postseason hopes alive in the competitive landscape of the league.
Jalen Hurts showcased his talent for the Chargers, throwing for two touchdown passes, while Jared Goff of the Titans led all passers with 247 yards through the air. DJ Moore had a standout performance for Tennessee, not only rushing for 89 yards but also leading all receivers with an impressive 156 yards, making significant contributions on both the ground and through the air.
Defensively, Justin Reid made a game-changing impact for the Chargers, recording two key interceptions that helped stifle the Titans' momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Reid's second interception shifted the game's momentum back to Los Angeles, allowing them to secure the win in a nail-biting finish. The Chargers' ability to capitalize on turnovers proved crucial as they held off a determined Titans squad down the stretch.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | QB | 25 | 11 | 247 | 2 | 3 | 66.9 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 39 | 22 | 196 | 2 | 0 | 87.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 89 | 89.0 | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 23 | 87 | 3.8 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 18 | 42 | 2.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Aaron Jones Sr | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Mark Jackson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 156 | 52.0 | 2 | 83 | 1 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 6 | 85 | 14.2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 7 | 48 | 6.9 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ryan Flournoy | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cedrick Meriweather | TE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mark Jackson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Pettis | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aidan Hutchinson | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| K.J. Britt | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.C. Olson | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwaun Powell-Ryland | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darren Kendricks | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 53 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 53 |

