Los Angeles
Chargers
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38
FINAL
19
Green Bay
Packers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Green Bay Packers with a final score of 38-19, solidifying their playoff hopes as the season approaches its conclusion. The Chargers showcased their offensive prowess and left the Packers scrambling to keep up in a game that had significant implications for postseason positioning.
Los Angeles was propelled by a standout performance from Keaton Mitchell, who racked up an impressive 168 rushing yards, complementing Justin Herbert's efficient passing game that yielded 251 yards through the air. While Herbert found his rhythm, Jordan Love did manage to toss two touchdowns for Green Bay, but the Packers' offense struggled to maintain consistency against the Chargers’ relentless attack.
Defensively, the Chargers were able to stifle the Packers' ground game, forcing them to rely heavily on the pass. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Los Angeles intercepted a key pass, leading to a quick touchdown that widened their lead and effectively shifted the momentum in their favor. Despite Micah Parsons' standout performance with 2.5 sacks for Green Bay, the Chargers' balanced offensive approach ultimately overwhelmed the Packers, sealing their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 14 | 58% | 251 | 2 | 2 | 87.3 |
| Jordan Love | QB | 32 | 16 | 50% | 249 | 2 | 4 | 57.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 168 | 18.7 | 7 | 3 | 85 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 12 | 111 | 9.3 | 79 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | — | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 90 | 22.5 | 55 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 42 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 19 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 15 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 8 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Micah Parsons | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Okoye | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winston Reid | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McClellan | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare Barno | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Javon Bullard | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Skyler Gill-Howard | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 41 |

