Chicago
Bears
0-0
32
FINAL
34
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2027 season, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears, with a final score of 34-32. The game was a high-stakes opener for both teams, setting the tone for the season ahead as they vie for playoff contention.
Chargers running back Omarion Hampton was a standout, rushing for 105 yards and proving to be a key offensive weapon. On the receiving end, Quentin Johnston shined with 128 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to make big plays. Despite a strong performance from Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, who threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns, it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, Taron Johnson made a significant impact for the Chargers with a crucial interception that shifted momentum in the second half. The Bears' Montez Sweat recorded a sack, but it was ultimately the Chargers' ability to limit the Bears' chances in critical moments that sealed the victory. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense held firm, allowing them to secure the win and start the season on a high note.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 35 | 28 | 80% | 276 | 3 | 1 | 116.1 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 35 | 23 | 66% | 251 | 2 | 1 | 93.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 18 | 105 | 5.8 | 43 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 13 | 56 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 8 | 46 | 5.8 | 20 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 128 | 16.0 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 82 | 27.3 | 64 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 61 | 10.2 | 26 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 9 | 60 | 6.7 | 62 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 33 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Sewell | SAM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SirVocea Dennis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Holmes J.R. | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Kershaw | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcco Hellams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Cole | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 45 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 52 |

