Chargers at Rams
Los Angeles Rams 34, Los Angeles Chargers 27 · NNA Madden 27 Regs
Final Score
Chargers 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Rams 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPJustin Herbert 308 yds passingKyren Williams 97 yds rushingLadd McConkey 129 yds receivingTrent McDuffie 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 434 · 345Passing yards 308 · 236Rushing yards 126 · 109Completions 21/36 · 18/31Yards per carry 4.3 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling clash at SoFi Stadium, the Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 34-27 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for playoff positioning, but it was the Rams who emerged victorious in this tightly contested battle.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his elite passing skills, throwing for 308 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Rams running back Kyren Williams led the ground game with 97 rushing yards, while Herbert's favorite target, Ladd McConkey, racked up 129 receiving yards, keeping the Chargers' offense competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Rams made crucial stops, highlighted by a key interception from Trent McDuffie, which shifted the momentum in their favor. Myles Garrett also contributed with a sack, applying pressure that disrupted Herbert's rhythm. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when McDuffie's pick set up a game-sealing touchdown for the Rams, securing their victory in this intense cross-town rivalry.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 21/36 | 58% | 308 | 3 | 1 | 102.5 |
| Rams | ||||||
| Matthew StaffordQB | 18/31 | 58% | 236 | 2 | 0 | 103.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 17 | 92 | 5.4 | 40 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 7 | 13 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Kyren WilliamsHB | 21 | 97 | 4.6 | 37 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Blake CorumHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dean ConnorsHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Marquise BrownWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 96 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 8 | 115 | 14.4 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Taysom HillTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||||
| Marquise BrownWR | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 42 | 1 | 42 | 2 |
| Tyler HigbeeTE | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Puka NacuaWR | 5 | 41 | 8.2 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Tutu AtwellWR | 1 | 36 | 36.0 | 28 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Devontez WalkerWR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrance FergusonTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarvarius MooreSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb FarleyCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rams | |||||
| Trent McDuffieCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kobie TurnerDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin LakeFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant StuardWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq WoolenCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron YoungLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate LandmanMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wesley BaileyLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron DonaldDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 2/2 | 3 | 53 |
| Rams | |||
| Brandon McManusK | 2/2 | 4 | 57 |
| Ethan EvansP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |