Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
34
FINAL
28
Minnesota
Vikings
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Minnesota Vikings, final score 34-28. The victory was crucial for the Chargers as they look to establish their dominance in the early stages of the 2027 season.
Omarion Hampton was the star of the night for Los Angeles, rushing for an impressive 126 yards, helping to control the ground game and set the tone for the Chargers' offense. Meanwhile, CJ Carr of the Vikings showcased his passing prowess, throwing for 272 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan Addison emerged as a key target, racking up 124 receiving yards.
Defensively, Jamari Sharpe was a standout for the Chargers, leading the team with 12 total tackles, which played a pivotal role in limiting the Vikings' scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover on downs that allowed them to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Carr | QB | 46 | 28 | 272 | 1 | 2 | 66.5 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 15 | 181 | 1 | 1 | 66.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 126 | 7.9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 2 | 45 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 11 | 33 | 3.0 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| CJ Carr | QB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | WR | 11 | 124 | 11.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Josh Oliver | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Dante Dowdell | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Sharpe | CB | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Cooper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Williams | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 55 |

