Los Angeles
Chargers
3-1
38
FINAL
25
Dallas
Cowboys
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 5 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Dallas Cowboys with a final score of 38-25. This victory keeps the Chargers firmly in the playoff conversation as they look to build momentum in the 2027 season.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise in the pocket. Receiver Drake London also shined, racking up 130 receiving yards and finding the end zone, while Chuba Hubbard of the Cowboys made his mark with a strong 134 rushing yards, keeping Dallas competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, K'Lavon Chaisson was a standout for the Chargers, contributing four total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Cowboys' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second half when Derwin James Jr. intercepted a critical pass, swinging the momentum back to the Chargers and ultimately sealing their victory. With both an explosive offense and a tenacious defense, Los Angeles proved they are a team to watch this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 276 | 3 | 1 | 127.8 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 19 | 8 | 42% | 202 | 2 | 3 | 76.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 7 | 134 | 19.1 | 7 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 17 | 1.9 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | WR | 5 | 130 | 26.0 | 55 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 10 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 63 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 21 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 39 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 46 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | — | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jake Ferguson | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K'Lavon Chaisson | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarvion Overshown | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinnen Williams | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Mayo | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaishawn Barham | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 38 |
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |

