The Los Angeles Chargers fell short against the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Friday, losing 41-17 in a preseason contest at SoFi Stadium. Despite the home team’s efforts, the 49ers controlled the scoreboard for the majority of the game, building a decisive lead that proved insurmountable.
The final tally saw San Francisco outscore Los Angeles by 24 points, leaving both teams with a 1-1 record after the matchup.
Early Stalemate
The game began with a quiet first quarter, as neither team managed to score. The action picked up in the second period, beginning with Eddy Pineiro’s 48-yard field goal for the 49ers. The Chargers responded quickly when Cameron Dicker kicked a 21-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3. However, San Francisco shifted the momentum shortly after, as Sincere McCormick ran for a 7-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 10-3. The margin grew further when Jacob Cowing returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown, pushing the score to 17-3. Pineiro added a 45-yard field goal before halftime, leaving the 49ers up 20-3.
Second-Half Dominance
San Francisco continued its offensive pressure in the third quarter. Junior Colson intercepted a pass and returned it 16 yards for a touchdown, though the extra point kick was missed. The 49ers then added another score when Khalil Herbert rushed one yard for a touchdown, making it 27-9. By the end of the third period, the visitors had established a commanding lead that the Chargers could not overcome.