Chicago
Bears
12-3
31
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Chargers
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-stakes Week 17 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Chicago Bears 42-31, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season nears its end. With both teams vying for a crucial win, the Chargers' explosive offense rose to the occasion, showcasing their scoring prowess against the Bears' defense.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns, effectively orchestrating the offense throughout the game. Not to be overlooked, wide receiver Jeff Caldwell made a significant impact with 91 receiving yards, providing Richardson with a reliable target to exploit the Bears' secondary. Meanwhile, Chicago's Jaxson Dart struggled to find his rhythm on the ground, managing only 32 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with a standout performance from Jermod McCoy, who recorded three interceptions, turning the tide in favor of Los Angeles. The game’s pivotal moment came when McCoy’s third interception halted a potential Bears scoring drive, allowing the Chargers to capitalize and extend their lead. Martin Emerson Jr also contributed with five total tackles, helping to stifle Chicago's offensive efforts when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 14 | 11 | 283 | 3 | 1 | 128.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 37 | 28 | 255 | 3 | 3 | 87.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 9 | 19 | 2.1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Pleasants | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 1 | 58 | 1 |
| Cliff Gallery | WR | 2 | 91 | 45.5 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 88 | 22.0 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Michael Trigg | TE | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 10 | 76 | 7.6 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Melton | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Izien | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travon Walker | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Bartolozzi | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMar Stokes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Martin | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Dickson | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 45 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

