Chicago
Bears
0-0
12
FINAL
29
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 29-12. The victory puts the Chargers on a strong footing as they look to make a statement early in the season.
Offensively, Tyler Shough led the Chargers with two touchdown passes while Travis Etienne Jr. showcased his rushing prowess, amassing 107 yards on the ground. Duce Dade Robinson contributed with 62 receiving yards, providing a reliable target for Shough and helping to keep the Bears' defense on its heels throughout the game. Meanwhile, Brock Purdy of the Bears threw for 160 yards but struggled to find the end zone.
The Chargers' defense played a critical role in securing the win, highlighted by Tre'von Moehrig's two interceptions that shifted momentum in favor of Los Angeles. Bobby Wagner also made his presence felt with a sack, and Jonas Sanker led the team with three total tackles. The defense's ability to stifle the Bears' offense, particularly in key moments, turned the tide and solidified the Chargers' commanding performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 21 | 11 | 52% | 160 | 1 | 2 | 53.7 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 130 | 2 | 0 | 136.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 6 | 1 | 92 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 8 | 34 | 4.3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ANTONIO GATES | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duce Dade Robinson | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 12 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| DEVIN HESTER | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 5 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| ANTONIO GATES | TE | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 10 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Reggie Gilliam | FB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Isaac Guerendo | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre'von Moehrig | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JUNIOR SEAU | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Barmore | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Harrison | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 39 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 62 |
| Michael Dickson | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

