Chargers at Lions
Detroit Lions 34, Los Angeles Chargers 17 · LOMBARDI LAB LEGENDS
Final Score
Chargers 17 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Lions 34 3 TD · 4 FG · 2 XPJustin Herbert 302 yds passingEmmett Johnson 75 yds rushingQuentin Hale 133 yds receivingBrian Branch 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 402 · 252Passing yards 254 · 193Rushing yards 148 · 59Completions 12/26 · 20/26Yards per carry 18.0 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 16d ago
In a decisive matchup in Week 16, the Detroit Lions topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 34-17, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. The Lions showcased their dominance at home, leaving the Chargers in a tough spot as they aim for postseason aspirations.
Justin Herbert led the charge for the Chargers, throwing for an impressive 302 yards and two touchdowns, while Emmett Johnson added 75 rushing yards to the offensive effort. Quentin Hale stood out in the air attack, racking up 133 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Lions' performance.
On the defensive side, Stephen Griffin made his presence felt for Detroit with four total tackles, while Damone Clark sealed the game with a key interception. Khalil Mack's 2.5 sacks for the Chargers demonstrated their defensive effort, but the Lions' ability to disrupt the rhythm of Los Angeles' offense proved to be the turning point, paving the way for their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 12/26 | 46% | 302 | 2 | 2 | 82.5 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 20/26 | 77% | 223 | 2 | 1 | 111.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Akalyin DearHB | 11 | 60 | 5.5 | 17 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Trinidad ChamblissQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 18 | 75 | 4.2 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Javonte WilliamsHB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 5 | 0 | 56 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Quentin HaleWR | 2 | 133 | 66.5 | 25 | 1 | 77 | 0 |
| Darren WallerTE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 35 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| George PickensWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 50 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 9 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Akalyin DearHB | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 38 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Nick MarshWR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 3 | 93 | 31.0 | 90 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Khalil MackLEDG | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamarui DorseyFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David StoneDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Brian BranchSS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Damone ClarkMIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| John MotonCB | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen GriffinFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Travon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Woodson JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo UiageleileiLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome BakerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John MeredithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Jamel DeanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charles OmenihuDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | |||
| Joshua KartyK | 4/4 | 2 | 55 |
| Other | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 2 | 45 |