Detroit
Lions
0-2
35
FINAL
38
Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions with a final score of 38-35. This victory keeps the Chargers firmly in contention as they push forward in the 2027 season, showcasing their explosive offensive capabilities against a formidable opponent.
Quarterback Justin Herbert was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 465 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to dissect the Lions' defense. Running back Isaac Brown contributed significantly as well, rushing for 100 yards and providing a balanced attack. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey was a favorite target for Herbert, racking up 169 receiving yards and proving to be a game-changer in critical moments.
Defensively, the Chargers were able to apply pressure, with Daiyan Henley recording a sack that proved crucial in slowing down the Lions' momentum. While the Lions' Henry To'oTo'o led the game with 12 total tackles, it was the timely plays from the Chargers' defense that turned the tide. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Herbert orchestrated a drive that culminated in a touchdown, ultimately sealing the victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 52 | 34 | 65% | 465 | 3 | 1 | 105.0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 238 | 2 | 0 | 117.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 12 | 100 | 8.3 | 57 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 55 | 3.4 | 12 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 12 | 50 | 4.2 | 17 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Desean Bishop | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jared Goff | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jackson Harris | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 169 | 24.1 | 91 | 1 | 65 | 2 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 11 | 164 | 14.9 | 58 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 80 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Luke Musgrave | TE | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 6 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| A.J. Barner | TE | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jackson Harris | TE | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kerby Joseph | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alim McNeill | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Koi Perich | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dominique Hampton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Wingo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clev Lubin | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshawn James-Newby | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelley Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Sanders | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Moore | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 4 | 3 | 45 |

