The Chargers stood no chance against the Buccaneers. Tampa Bay won, 40-17. Los Angeles is now 8-6.
Here’s our recap of L.A.’s Week 15 loss.
It was over when…
Baker Mayfield connected with Mike Evans for a 35-yard touchdown to go up 30-17. There was no answer to the Buccaneers’ offensive dominance.
Notable number
Justin Herbert’s streak without an interception ended at 357 attempts. Herbert failed to become the first player in NFL history without an interception in 12 consecutive games within a single season.
3 stars of the game
- WR Ladd McConkey: 5 catches, 58 yards, touchdown
- WR Quentin Johnston: 5 catches, 45 yards, TD
- S Elijah Molden: 9 tackles, tackle for loss
Quick hits
- The Chargers were outgained by nearly 300 yards. They only had 207 compared to the Buccaneers’ 505.
- Los Angeles was 0-of-6 on third-down opportunities, while the Buccaneers were 9-of-15.
- The Chargers allowed the Buccaneers to rush for 223 yards. Los Angeles only had 32 rushing yards.
- The Chargers’ cornerbacks struggled to cover Mike Evans all game. Evans had nine catches for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
- The Chargers’ second-half offensive struggles continued, as they failed to score a single point. On the other hand, the Buccaneers scored on five consecutive possessions and put up 27 points in the second half.
- Baker Mayfield was kept upright for most of the game, as he was only hit three times. The same can’t be said about Justin Herbert, who was under duress for most of the game. Herbert was hit 13 times and sacked three times.
- The Chargers defense held the Buccaneers to one score on four trips to the red zone.
- Los Angeles forced two turnovers, an interception and a forced fumble.
What’s next?
The Chargers face the Broncos (9-5) in a crucial divisional matchup on Thursday night, Dec. 19, at 5:15 pm PT.
