Chargers at Lions
Los Angeles Chargers 37, Detroit Lions 31 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Chargers 37 5 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Lions 31 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPJustin Herbert 419 yds passingJahmyr Gibbs 116 yds rushingLadd McConkey 135 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 534 · 389Passing yards 419 · 224Rushing yards 115 · 165Completions 36/59 · 19/34Yards per carry 5.0 · 3.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 9d ago
In a thrilling Week 18 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Detroit Lions 37-31, securing their playoff position as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams fought hard for momentum, but it was the Chargers who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-stakes battle.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his elite abilities, throwing for an impressive 419 yards and two touchdowns, leading his team to victory. Ladd McConkey was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 135 yards, while Jahmyr Gibbs of the Lions kept pace on the ground with 116 rushing yards, adding to the game's offensive fireworks.
Defensively, the Chargers managed to create key turnovers, highlighted by an interception from Daiyan Henley that proved pivotal. The Lions' defense, led by Jack Campbell's 11 total tackles and Derrick Moore's two sacks, kept the game competitive, but it was the Chargers' ability to capitalize on critical moments that ultimately defined the contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 36/59 | 61% | 419 | 2 | 0 | 93.8 |
| Lions | ||||||
| Julian SayinQB | 19/34 | 56% | 224 | 1 | 1 | 73.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 18 | 93 | 5.2 | 30 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Isiah PachecoHB | 7 | 23 | 3.3 | — | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Julian SayinQB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah HasleyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 13 | 116 | 8.9 | 64 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 9 | 135 | 15.0 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 8 | 78 | 9.8 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jerand BradleyTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani VidalHB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lions | |||||||
| Jameson WilliamsWR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Amon-Ra St. BrownWR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jeremiah HasleyTE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 12 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaaWR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 14 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Mecole HardmanWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daron PayneDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garmon RandolphREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions | |||||
| Jack CampbellMIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick MooreREDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian BranchSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCrearyCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amare FerrellFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerby JosephFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyleik WilliamsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alim McNeillDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Aidan HutchinsonLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy RolderWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. WonnumREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keith Abney IICB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb CuzCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi WingoDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 2 | 22 |
| Other | |||
| Jake BatesK | 1/1 | 4 | 33 |
| Jack FoxP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |