Rivers, Chargers beat fading Cowboys 28-6 on Thanksgiving
Philip Rivers threw for 434 yards and three touchdowns in his first Thanksgiving game in his 14th season and the Los Angeles Chargers beat the fading Dallas Cowboys 28-6 on Thursday.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
28
Dallas Cowboys
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 0 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 28 |
| DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
AT&T Stadium · 93,012 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Houston Texans | L 22-44 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Los Angeles Rams | L 9-24 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | L 6-22 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 17-23 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | L 23-30 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:41 28-6
Desmond King 90 Yd Interception Return
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Touchdown 9:58 22-6
Keenan Allen 42 Yd pass from Philip Rivers
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Touchdown 12:48 16-6
Rod Smith 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 1:46 16-0
Tyrell Williams 27 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Drew Kaser Kick)
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Touchdown 8:59 9-0
Hunter Henry 3 Yd pass from Philip Rivers
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Field Goal 1:56 3-0
Nick Novak 22 Yd Field Goal
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LAC
12 plays, 51 yards, 6:42 · End of Game
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DAL 6:42
3 plays, 14 yards, 0:59 · Interception
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DAL 7:41
6 plays, 62 yards, 2:17 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:41 28-6
Desmond King 90 Yd Interception Return
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LAC 9:58
6 plays, 75 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 22-6
Keenan Allen 42 Yd pass from Philip Rivers
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DAL 12:48
9 plays, 81 yards, 3:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:48 16-6
Rod Smith 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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LAC 1:46
8 plays, 92 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:46 16-0
Tyrell Williams 27 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Drew Kaser Kick)
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DAL 5:45
7 plays, 22 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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LAC 8:59
10 plays, 77 yards, 6:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:59 9-0
Hunter Henry 3 Yd pass from Philip Rivers
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LAC
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half
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DAL 0:16
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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LAC 1:56
14 plays, 66 yards, 6:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:56 3-0
Nick Novak 22 Yd Field Goal
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DAL 8:55
7 plays, 28 yards, 4:33 · Punt
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LAC 13:28
9 plays, 89 yards, 5:18 · Downs
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DAL 3:46
9 plays, 24 yards, 5:12 · Punt
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LAC 8:58
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:00 · Missed FG
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DAL 12:58
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:02 · Punt
Showing the last 22 of 22 events.
Team Stats
LAC
DAL
25
1st Downs
14
17
Passing 1st downs
8
4
Rushing 1st downs
4
4
1st downs from penalties
2
9-14
3rd down efficiency
6-11
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
66
Total Plays
49
515
Total Yards
247
7.8
Yards per Play
5.0
8
Total Drives
8
434
Passing
168
27/33
Comp/Att
20/27
13.2
Yards per pass
5.8
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0-0
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-11
81
Rushing
79
33
Rushing Attempts
20
2.5
Yards per rush
4.0
1-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-2
5-56
Penalties
7-60
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:05
Possession
23:55
Injuries
Dallas Cowboys
- Jonathan Bullard Questionable
- Tyler Goodson Injured Reserve
- Donovan Ezeiruaku Out
- Joey Porter Jr. Questionable
- DaRon Bland Questionable
Los Angeles Chargers
- Branson Taylor Out
- Trey Pipkins III Injured Reserve
- Kayode Awosika Questionable
- Kendall Williamson Out
- Isas Waxter Out
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