Los Angeles
Chargers
9-6
11
FINAL
48
Atlanta
Falcons
9-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 48-11 in Week 17 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications hanging in the balance, the Falcons showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, solidifying their position as a formidable contender as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for Atlanta, throwing for 243 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the offense. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly in the passing game, racking up 91 receiving yards, while Keaton Mitchell's 103 rushing yards for the Chargers showcased his ability to break tackles, though it was not enough to shift the momentum in favor of Los Angeles.
Defensively, the Falcons were relentless, highlighted by Gervon Dexter Sr's two sacks that disrupted the Chargers' rhythm. Zemaiah Vaughn's interception further sealed the fate of Los Angeles, essentially marking the game's turning point. With the Falcons forcing turnovers and applying pressure throughout, they never allowed the Chargers to find their footing, resulting in a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 243 | 3 | 0 | 145.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 13 | 48% | 140 | 0 | 3 | 24.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 19 | 103 | 5.4 | 24 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 13 | 84 | 6.5 | 13 | 2 | 62 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 87 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 39 | 0 | 49 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 57 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Adjatay Dabbs | WR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zemaiah Vaughn | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal Daniels | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Bailey | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan LaBarbera | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Durant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Harris | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Carniro | K | 2 | 2 | 6 | 49 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 61 |

