Rivers throws for 3 TDs as Chargers rally to beat 49ers
Philip Rivers threw for three touchdowns, Melvin Gordon rushed for 104 yards and the Los Angeles Chargers rallied for a 29-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
National Football League
FINAL
San Francisco 49ers
27
Los Angeles Chargers
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| LAC | 6 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 29 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 38-17 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | L 20-29 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 7:41 27-29
Caleb Sturgis 21 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:39 27-26
Robbie Gould 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:50 24-26
George Kittle 82 Yd pass from C.J. Beathard (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Field Goal 7:44 17-26
Caleb Sturgis 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:35 17-23
Melvin Gordon 6 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Caleb Sturgis PAT failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 17-17
Caleb Sturgis 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:47 17-14
Austin Ekeler 22 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Philip Rivers Pass to Melvin Gordon for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 4:59 17-6
Robbie Gould 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:43 14-6
Antonio Gates 5 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Caleb Sturgis PAT failed)
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Touchdown 3:53 14-0
Kendrick Bourne 2 Yd pass from C.J. Beathard (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Touchdown 14:03 7-0
Antone Exum Jr. 32 Yd Interception Return (Robbie Gould Kick)
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LAC
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:31 · End of Game
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SF 2:31
3 plays, 24 yards, 1:18 · Interception
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LAC 3:49
4 plays, 24 yards, 3:01 · Punt
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SF 6:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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LAC 7:41
9 plays, 72 yards, 4:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:41 27-29
Caleb Sturgis 21 Yd Field Goal
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SF 12:39
9 plays, 49 yards, 3:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:39 27-26
Robbie Gould 33 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 1:07
5 plays, 15 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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SF 2:50
2 plays, 84 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 24-26
George Kittle 82 Yd pass from C.J. Beathard (Robbie Gould Kick)
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LAC 3:37
4 plays, 12 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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SF 5:54
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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LAC 7:44
4 plays, 5 yards, 0:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:44 17-26
Caleb Sturgis 25 Yd Field Goal
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SF 8:42
5 plays, 82 yards, 1:53 · Interception
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LAC 10:35
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 17-23
Melvin Gordon 6 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Caleb Sturgis PAT failed)
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SF 13:23
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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LAC
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:13 · Field Goal
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SF 0:13
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:34 · Punt
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LAC 0:47
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-17
Caleb Sturgis 48 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:47 17-14
Austin Ekeler 22 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Philip Rivers Pass to Melvin Gordon for Two-Point Conversion)
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SF 4:59
21 plays, 72 yards, 10:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:59 17-6
Robbie Gould 21 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 0:43
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:43 14-6
Antonio Gates 5 Yd pass from Philip Rivers (Caleb Sturgis PAT failed)
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SF 3:53
6 plays, 56 yards, 3:08 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:53 14-0
Kendrick Bourne 2 Yd pass from C.J. Beathard (Robbie Gould Kick)
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LAC 7:01
9 plays, 27 yards, 4:31 · Missed FG
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SF 11:32
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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LAC 12:56
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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LAC 14:03
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:57 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:03 7-0
Antone Exum Jr. 32 Yd Interception Return (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Team Stats
SF
LAC
22
1st Downs
21
13
Passing 1st downs
14
5
Rushing 1st downs
6
4
1st downs from penalties
1
5-12
3rd down efficiency
4-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-1
59
Total Plays
67
364
Total Yards
368
6.2
Yards per Play
5.5
11
Total Drives
13
288
Passing
242
23/37
Comp/Att
25/39
7.6
Yards per pass
6.1
2
Interceptions thrown
1
1-10
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
76
Rushing
126
21
Rushing Attempts
27
3.6
Yards per rush
4.7
1-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
4-29
Penalties
5-49
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
1
2
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
27:34
Possession
32:26
Injuries
Los Angeles Chargers
- Trey Pipkins III Injured Reserve
- David Njoku Injured Reserve
- Deane Leonard Questionable
- Keaton Mitchell Questionable
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
San Francisco 49ers
- Trent Williams Questionable
- Renardo Green Questionable
- Deommodore Lenoir Questionable
- Dre Greenlaw Questionable
- Mike Evans Out
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