McCaffrey's TD, stout D lead 49ers past Chargers 22-16
— For all the talk of how dynamic San Francisco's offense could look with Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, it was the 49ers defense that once again led the way.
National Football League
FINAL
Los Angeles Chargers
16
San Francisco 49ers
22
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| SF | 3 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 22 |
Levi's Stadium · 71,709 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Buffalo Bills | L 16-24 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:58 16-22
Robbie Gould 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:54 16-19
Christian McCaffrey 2 Yd Run (Robbie Gould PAT failed)
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Field Goal 8:52 16-13
Robbie Gould 26 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 16-10
Cameron Dicker 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:57 13-10
Jimmy Garoppolo 1 Yd Run (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Field Goal 6:42 13-3
Cameron Dicker 25 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:52 10-3
Cameron Dicker 47 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:10 7-3
Robbie Gould 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:35 7-0
DeAndre Carter 32 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
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SF
1 play, -1 yard, 0:43 · End of Game
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LAC 0:43
1 play, 0 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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SF 0:58
4 plays, 6 yards, 0:19 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:58 16-22
Robbie Gould 20 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 1:17
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:46 · Downs
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SF 2:03
7 plays, 29 yards, 4:37 · Punt
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LAC 6:40
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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SF 7:54
14 plays, 77 yards, 6:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:54 16-19
Christian McCaffrey 2 Yd Run (Robbie Gould PAT failed)
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LAC 14:53
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:45 · Punt
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SF 3:38
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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LAC 6:30
5 plays, 31 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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SF 8:52
12 plays, 67 yards, 6:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:52 16-13
Robbie Gould 26 Yd Field Goal
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LAC
11 plays, 54 yards, 1:57 · Field Goal
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SF 1:57
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:45 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 16-10
Cameron Dicker 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:57 13-10
Jimmy Garoppolo 1 Yd Run (Robbie Gould Kick)
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LAC 6:42
9 plays, 39 yards, 3:43 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:42 13-3
Cameron Dicker 25 Yd Field Goal
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SF 10:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:43 · Punt
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LAC 12:08
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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SF 13:34
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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LAC 14:52
4 plays, 3 yards, 0:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:52 10-3
Cameron Dicker 47 Yd Field Goal
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SF 0:34
1 play, 18 yards, 0:10 · Fumble
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LAC 0:44
6 plays, 38 yards, 3:26 · Punt
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SF 4:10
14 plays, 67 yards, 7:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:10 7-3
Robbie Gould 20 Yd Field Goal
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LAC 11:35
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 7-0
DeAndre Carter 32 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
LAC
SF
12
1st Downs
22
7
Passing 1st downs
10
3
Rushing 1st downs
12
2
1st downs from penalties
0
6-16
3rd down efficiency
9-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
56
Total Plays
70
238
Total Yards
387
4.2
Yards per Play
5.5
11
Total Drives
11
187
Passing
230
21/37
Comp/Att
19/28
4.7
Yards per pass
7.9
1
Interceptions thrown
0
3-9
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-10
51
Rushing
157
16
Rushing Attempts
41
3.2
Yards per rush
3.8
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
1-5
Penalties
5-52
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
23:01
Possession
36:59
Injuries
San Francisco 49ers
- Deommodore Lenoir Questionable
- Renardo Green Questionable
- Gracen Halton Out
- Kurtis Rourke Out
- Deebo Samuel Sr. Out
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert Questionable
- Isas Waxter Questionable
- Justin Eboigbe Questionable
- Ladd McConkey Questionable
- Kayode Awosika Out
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