Los Angeles
Chargers
8-9
24
FINAL
20
Tennessee
Titans
12-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in a thrilling Wildcard Round matchup, advancing in the 2028 postseason. With both teams vying for a shot at the championship, this game was a must-win for the Chargers, who showcased their resilience on the road.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led the charge with 255 passing yards, connecting effectively with Oronde Gadsden, who racked up 114 receiving yards. Meanwhile, the Titans relied on Josh Jacobs’ impressive ground game, as he rushed for 91 yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory. Cam Ward added a touchdown through the air for Tennessee, but the Chargers maintained the edge in key moments.
Defensively, the Chargers made critical plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Jalen Redmond's two sacks put pressure on Ward, forcing him into tough situations, while Tarheeb Still's interception late in the game sealed the win for Los Angeles. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Still's pick set up a crucial touchdown drive, allowing the Chargers to hold off the Titans and secure their place in the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 21 | 72% | 255 | 1 | 0 | 110.5 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 31 | 17 | 55% | 194 | 1 | 1 | 71.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 16 | 91 | 5.7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 16 | 48 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 7 | 32 | 4.6 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Cam Ward | QB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 9 | 114 | 12.7 | 24 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chimere Dike | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 23 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Vernell Brown III | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jordan Washington | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Benjamin Yurosek | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin Cooper | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney Woodson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LT Overton | REDGE | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDGE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oluwafemi Oladejo | LEDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Harris | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eddrick Houston | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Mason | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Durant | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Lightfoot | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Patterson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 43 |
| Jake Bates | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 53 |

