Los Angeles
Chargers
1-0
44
FINAL
24
Carolina
Panthers
1-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 2 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Carolina Panthers with a commanding 44-24 victory. This win positions the Chargers firmly in the early-season playoff conversation, showcasing their offensive prowess on the road.
Anthony Richardson Sr. was the standout performer for Los Angeles, throwing for an impressive 387 yards and four touchdowns, solidifying his status as a top-tier quarterback in the league. Cliff Gallery also shone brightly, racking up 105 receiving yards, while Chase Brown contributed on the ground with 35 rushing yards, rounding out a well-balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Chargers made their mark with Darius Coleman leading the charge with 1.5 sacks, putting pressure on the Panthers' offense throughout the game. The pivotal moment came when DeMar Stokes intercepted a pass, shifting momentum back to Los Angeles and setting the stage for their relentless scoring. Carolina struggled to contain the Chargers' dynamic playmakers, ultimately falling short in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 37 | 29 | 78% | 387 | 4 | 0 | 146.2 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 273 | 1 | 3 | 63.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Bryan Pleasants | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Cliff Gallery | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caesar Rodriguez | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Gallery | WR | 5 | 105 | 21.0 | 68 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 101 | 14.4 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 16 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 11 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Carnell Tate | WR | 4 | 57 | 14.3 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Bryan Pleasants | HB | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 30 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ciante Noble | TE | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | — | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 13 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMar Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Downs | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Golday | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Coleman | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bo Melton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bernard G Bontavious Sr | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LaMichael Gaffney | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Doug McGrath | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Mitchell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Skylar Flaherty | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 |

