49ers at Chargers

Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago

In a thrilling matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Los Angeles Chargers 41-31 in Week 15 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning with the win. The stakes were high for both teams, as the 49ers aimed to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason while the Chargers fought to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Brock Purdy led the 49ers' offensive charge with two touchdown passes, while Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly with 88 rushing yards, demonstrating his versatility. De'Zhaun Stribling emerged as a key receiving target, racking up 101 yards and helping to keep the chains moving for San Francisco throughout the game. Justin Herbert put on a strong performance for the Chargers, throwing for an impressive 353 yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.

Defensively, the 49ers made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game, with Renardo Green leading the way with nine total tackles and Alfred Collins adding 1.5 sacks to disrupt the Chargers' offensive rhythm. The turning point came late in the third quarter when a pivotal interception by Tarheeb Still gave Los Angeles a glimmer of hope, but San Francisco quickly rebounded to maintain control, ultimately sealing the game with a solid defensive effort.