RECAP: Lions at Chargers

 

The Detroit Lions defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 41-38 in a thrilling Week 10 matchup at SoFi Stadium. The game was back-and-forth throughout, with both teams leading at different points.

The Lions got off to a fast start, scoring touchdowns on their first two possessions. David Montgomery ran for a one-yard touchdown on the Lions' opening drive, and Jahmyr Gibbs added a 19-yard touchdown catch from Jared Goff later in the quarter.

The Chargers responded with a touchdown of their own in the second quarter, but the Lions quickly answered with a field goal to take a 17-7 lead. The Chargers added another touchdown before halftime to cut the deficit to 17-14.

The Chargers took their first lead of the game in the third quarter on a Justin Herbert touchdown pass to Keenan Allen. The Lions responded with a field goal to tie the score, but the Chargers scored another touchdown to take a 28-20 lead.

The Lions refused to go away, and they scored 14 unanswered points to take a 34-28 lead in the fourth quarter. Montgomery ran for another touchdown, and Goff found Amon-Ra St. Brown for a 25-yard touchdown pass.

The Chargers answered with a touchdown of their own to tie the score at 34-34, but the Lions had the final say. Goff led the Lions on a game-winning drive, and St. Brown hauled in a 10-yard touchdown pass to give the Lions a 41-34 lead with just over a minute left.

The Chargers had one last chance to tie the game, but Herbert's pass to Allen was incomplete on fourth down.

Lions Takeaways

• The Lions' offense was explosive, scoring 41 points and racking up over 500 yards of total offense.
• Goff had a solid game, completing 25 of 35 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns.
• Montgomery and Gibbs were both effective in the running game, combining for 150 yards and two touchdowns.
• St. Brown had a monster game, catching 11 passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

Chargers Takeaways

• The Chargers' offense also had a big day, scoring 38 points and racking up over 450 yards of total offense.
• Herbert had a strong game, completing 28 of 38 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns.
• Allen and Mike Williams were both productive on the outside, combining for 12 catches for 200 yards and two touchdowns.
• The Chargers' defense struggled to contain the Lions' offense, allowing over 500 yards of total offense.

Overall

The Lions' victory was a big one, as it kept them in the playoff race. The Chargers, on the other hand, took a step back with the loss.