Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
83
FINAL
6
Chicago
Bears
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Chargers crushed the Chicago Bears with a staggering final score of 83-6. This Week 1 matchup set the tone for the Chargers, showcasing their offensive firepower and leaving the Bears reeling in the aftermath.
Cole Payton was the star of the show, throwing for 336 yards and a remarkable six touchdowns. Kyren Williams was a force to be reckoned with, racking up an impressive 308 rushing yards while also leading the team in receiving with 162 yards. Together, they formed an unstoppable duo that propelled the Chargers to their overwhelming victory.
Defensively, the Chargers also made their mark, with Jordan Davis recording two sacks and Will Johnson snatching four interceptions, putting the Bears' offense in a bind. The game’s turning point came early in the first half when Johnson's first interception set up Payton for another touchdown pass, effectively sealing any hope for a Chicago comeback. The Chargers' relentless pressure and opportunistic defense ensured the Bears never found their rhythm.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Payton | QB | 22 | 18 | 82% | 336 | 6 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 19 | 4 | 21% | 61 | 0 | 3 | 0.8 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 16 | 3 | 19% | 51 | 0 | 6 | 0.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 45 | 308 | 6.8 | 110 | 4 | 41 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 49 | 4.9 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 6 | 43 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Cole Payton | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jaheim Bell | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Williams | HB | 6 | 162 | 27.0 | 142 | 2 | 77 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 5 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 33 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaheim Bell | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Travon Walker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun Dolac | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DaQuan Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Oliver | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

