San Francisco
49ers
10-3
24
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Chargers
9-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 27-24. The stakes were high as both teams vied for playoff positioning, making this game a critical contest in the 2026 season. The Chargers' victory keeps their postseason hopes alive, while the 49ers will need to regroup as they head into the final stretch.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the ball effectively. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly with 92 rushing yards, adding a dynamic ground game to the 49ers' offensive attack. Mike Evans was a reliable target in the passing game, racking up 94 receiving yards and keeping the Chargers' defense on their toes throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chargers were anchored by Daiyan Henley, who recorded nine total tackles, helping to stifle San Francisco's momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Donte Jackson intercepted a pass, halting a potential game-winning drive by the 49ers. Despite the pressure from Nick Bosa, who tallied two sacks, the Chargers' defensive stand sealed the win, allowing them to celebrate a hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 42 | 24 | 272 | 2 | 3 | 62.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 18 | 215 | 1 | 0 | 77.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 18 | 92 | 5.1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 88 | 6.3 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 9 | 30 | 3.3 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalvin Tomlinson | DT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen Halton | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 42 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |

