Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
42
FINAL
26
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane season opener, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 42-26, marking an impressive start to the 2027 season. The Chargers showcased their offensive prowess, setting the tone for what could be a thrilling campaign ahead.
Quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 302 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while rookie running back Omarion Hampton added 83 rushing yards to bolster the ground game. On the other side, Jalen Hurts kept the Eagles competitive with three touchdown passes, and Dontayvion Wicks emerged as his go-to target with 93 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chargers were led by Sammy Brown, who recorded five total tackles, contributing to a steady effort that helped contain the Eagles' offensive surge. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Chargers intercepted a pass, swinging momentum back in their favor and allowing them to maintain control through the second half. As both teams look to build on this performance, the Chargers will be particularly pleased with their balanced attack and defensive resilience.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 22 | 302 | 3 | 1 | 110.1 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 18 | 9 | 191 | 3 | 2 | 87.9 |
| Cole Payton | QB | 11 | 8 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 101.7 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 11 | 83 | 7.5 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 6 | 13 | 2.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 2 | 93 | 46.5 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 2 | 33 | 0 |
| Ryan Wingo | WR | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 75 | 18.8 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 71 | 11.8 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Hasley | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jake Johnson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ifeatu Melifonwu | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ James | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cade Uluave | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

