Bears at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 24, Chicago Bears 13 · The 32: 4th & Toxic
Final Score
Bears 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Chargers 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XPJustin Herbert 272 yds passingJonathan Taylor 135 yds rushingOronde Gadsden 104 yds receivingDaiyan Henley 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 275 · 407Passing yards 118 · 272Rushing yards 157 · 135Completions 13/25 · 10/14Yards per carry 12.1 · 16.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 17d ago
In a decisive Week 14 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Chicago Bears with a final score of 24-13, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. The Chargers' victory was crucial in their quest for a strong postseason position, while the Bears struggled to find momentum in a challenging season.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his prowess, throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns, effectively leading the offense. He connected with Oronde Gadsden, who had a standout performance with 104 receiving yards, while Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground with 135 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Bears' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Justin Eboigbe recording two sacks that disrupted the Bears' offensive rhythm. The turning point came when Tuli Tuipulotu intercepted a pass, halting a potential scoring drive for Chicago and allowing the Chargers to maintain control of the game. Daiyan Henley also contributed significantly with four tackles, highlighting a well-rounded defensive effort that played a key role in sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | ||||||
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 13/25 | 52% | 153 | 0 | 2 | 37.5 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 10/14 | 71% | 272 | 2 | 1 | 123.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Gardner MinshewQB | 1/2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 10 | 85 | 8.5 | 11 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Caleb WilliamsQB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 1 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 8 | 1 | 96 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||||
| Zavion ThomasWR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Colston LovelandTE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ryan WilliamsWR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rome OdunzeWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre SwiftHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 9 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 4 | 104 | 26.0 | 33 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Alec PierceWR | 1 | 61 | 61.0 | 21 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | — | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||||
| Coby BryantSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dillon ThienemanFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin BushMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah BoldenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Brown IIIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tuli TuipulotuLEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron PayneDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle KennardREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other | |||||
| Justin EboigbeDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb CuzCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Bears | |||
| Joey SlyeK | 2/2 | 1 | 45 |
| Ryan StonehouseP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 3 | 20 |
