Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers Match Player Stats (Nov 2, 2025)

Los Angeles rallied from a 14-7 first quarter deficit to defeat Tennessee 27-20 at Nissan Stadium on November 2, 2025. Justin Herbert threw for 250 yards and two touchdowns and added 57 rushing yards and another score. Cedric Gray recorded 16 tackles for the Titans. Odafe Oweh notched two sacks for Los Angeles in his fourth game since arriving from Baltimore. The Chargers improved to 6-3 as Tennessee fell to 1-8 in this Week 9 matchup.

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Game Summary

Tennessee dominated the first 15 minutes. Linebacker Cody Barton jumped a pass intended for Keenan Allen on just the second offensive play, returning the interception 24 yards for a touchdown. Minutes later, rookie Chimere Dike fielded a punt at his own 33, made one defender miss, and raced 67 yards to the end zone for Tennessee’s first punt return touchdown since December 2012.

Los Angeles regrouped after the early disasters. Cameron Dicker’s 52-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter put the Chargers ahead 20-17 at halftime. The third quarter featured the game’s defining sequence at the goal line, followed by Herbert’s 99-yard march that put Tennessee away.

Quarterback Breakdown

Passing Statistics

Herbert shook off the early pick-six to complete 19 of 29 attempts, per the box score. His two scoring throws went to fullback Scott Matlock from two yards and Quentin Johnston from 19 yards. The Chargers converted 7 of 13 third downs, sustaining drives despite constant pressure from Tennessee’s defensive line.

“But it happened early,” Herbert said of the interception. “And I thought we did a good job weathering the storm, and it was a weird, kind of a different game for us. A lot of uncharacteristic things, but I think there’s going to be a lot of good learning from it and as long as guys hang in there, there’s time and downs, I think we got a shot.”

Ward completed 12 of 21 passes for 145 yards but couldn’t find the end zone through the air. The Titans converted just 1 of 9 third down attempts, making it nearly impossible to sustain drives.

“Real disappointed,” Ward said. “Especially just because we know that’s the biggest problem. We have to execute on drives, and we didn’t. Special teams, defense, they did their jobs today to put us in a situation to win. But offensively, we didn’t do enough to win.”

Ground Game Contributions

Herbert’s 57 rushing yards topped all ball carriers. His scrambles converted broken plays into first downs, including a 29-yard run in the second quarter that moved the Chargers into Tennessee territory. He capped the crucial 99-yard drive with a one-yard touchdown where he slid into the end zone untouched. The score extended the lead to 27-17 with 12:58 remaining.

“It’s a huge testament to the offensive line getting that push and being able to move the ball, especially backed up like that,” Herbert said. “I thought that was a pivotal moment for us.”

Pollard carried the ball 10 times for 56 yards. He got stuffed on the two most important carries of the game. Tennessee averaged 4.6 yards per rush yet attempted just 19 carries compared to Los Angeles’ 30.

Pass Catchers

Los Angeles Chargers Receiving

Tennessee Titans Receiving

Rookie tight end Gadsden caught all five targets thrown his way for 68 yards. His 34-yard reception in the second quarter moved the chains on a crucial drive. Johnston’s 19-yard touchdown reception put Los Angeles ahead 17-14 early in the second quarter. Ayomanor paced Tennessee receivers with 46 yards on three catches. Spears served as Ward’s safety valve out of the backfield with three receptions for 36 yards. The Titans managed just 145 total passing yards, one of their lowest outputs of the 2025 season.

Defensive Performances

Chargers Defense

Titans Defense

Oweh’s two sacks came in the fourth quarter. His pressure on Ward forced a three-and-out, and Los Angeles took possession with 4:19 remaining and a seven-point lead. Henley totaled nine tackles and a sack. James added eight tackles and a quarterback hit.

The defense’s finest moment came in the third quarter when Molden and Perryman stuffed Pollard on back-to-back plays from the one-yard line. Khalil Mack stopped Pollard for no gain on third down. On fourth down, Molden shot through the gap and met Pollard head-on at the line. Perryman arrived to help finish the stop, and Pollard went backward.

Gray’s 16 tackles, per official statistics, led all players on both teams. The linebacker made plays sideline to sideline throughout the afternoon. Jihad Ward recorded 2.5 sacks and four quarterback hits, while Jones added 1.5 sacks and four more hits. Tennessee’s defense sacked Herbert six times but couldn’t get stops when they mattered most.

Barton’s pick-six on the second play from scrimmage jump-started Tennessee. The linebacker read Herbert’s eyes, jumped the route, and walked into the end zone for a 7-0 lead.

Special Teams Impact

Kicking

Dicker connected from 27 yards in the second quarter and drilled a 52-yarder as the first half expired, putting Los Angeles ahead 20-17 at halftime. Slye matched him with makes from 49 and 37 yards.

Both kickers stayed perfect on field goals, so the return game made the special teams difference.

Return Game

Dike’s 67-yard punt return touchdown, as recorded in the official game statistics, pushed Tennessee ahead 14-7 late in the first quarter. He caught the ball at his own 33, made one defender miss near midfield, cut to his right, and sprinted down the sideline untouched. The score marked Tennessee’s first punt return touchdown since Darius Reynaud returned two against Jacksonville in December 2012.

Punting

Scott averaged 52.3 yards per punt with a long of 60 yards. His booming kicks repeatedly forced Tennessee to start drives deep in their own territory. Hekker pinned the Chargers inside their 20 twice but surrendered the long return to Dike.

Decisive Moments

The Pick-Six

Herbert dropped back on the second offensive play and locked onto Allen running a short hitch route. Barton read it perfectly, stepped in front of Allen at the Los Angeles 24, and had a clear path to the end zone. The easy return put Tennessee ahead 7-0 just 1:44 into the game.

Goal Line Stand

Midway through the third quarter, Tennessee drove to first-and-goal at the Los Angeles one-yard line. The Chargers defense stiffened. Pollard took a wildcat snap on third down but Mack met him in the backfield for no gain. On fourth down, Pollard got the handoff again but Molden and Perryman combined to stop him at the line of scrimmage.

“The big turning point obviously is getting stopped on the 1-yard line, then a big drive go down there and score so that’s the difference,” interim coach Mike McCoy said. “It’s frustrating to look at it because of the missed opportunities that we had early.”

The 99-Yard Drive

After the goal line stand, Herbert took over at his own one-yard line. The ensuing 15-play drive consumed 9:03 of clock. Los Angeles converted three third downs and one fourth down during the sequence. Herbert’s scrambles and completions to four different receivers kept the drive alive. He finished the drive himself, running around the right edge and sliding into the end zone untouched to make it 27-17.

The Final Sequence

Slye’s 37-yard field goal with 4:19 left cut the deficit to 27-20. Tennessee attempted an onside kick that bounced toward the sideline. Dicker sprinted from his kicker position and dove on the ball at the Los Angeles 40. Herbert then converted two critical third-and-one situations with quarterback sneaks. On both plays, he took the snap and lunged forward. His 6-foot-6 frame toppled over the line before defenders could react. Los Angeles ran out the final 1:10 in victory formation.

Team Statistics

According to official NFL statistics, Los Angeles outgained Tennessee 343 to 206 in total yards. The 54 percent third down conversion rate compared to Tennessee’s 11 percent separated the teams in sustaining drives. Los Angeles controlled possession for over 34 minutes and wore down the Titans defense in the second half.

Tennessee committed seven penalties for 60 yards, all in the first half. The infractions disrupted offensive rhythm throughout the opening half. Los Angeles stayed disciplined with just three penalties for 20 yards.

“We gave up too many sacks and had too many negative plays in the second half,” McCoy said. “Penalties, certain things. You’ve got to eliminate that, and we had not had that problem the last two weeks.”

Injury Report

Los Angeles lost both starting tackles during the game. Right tackle Bobby Hart left in the first quarter with groin and ankle injuries. Left tackle Joe Alt, returning from a previous ankle injury, was carted off the field in the second quarter with another ankle problem. Foster Sarell moved from backup guard to right guard while Jamaree Salyer shifted to left tackle. Trey Pipkins entered at right tackle.

“There’s no other ways I think that he can impress,” coach Jim Harbaugh said of Herbert. “But then every time I think that, then he finds a way to, you know, it’s like another rung on the ladder of esteem. Yeah, he’s that guy. He’s that competitor.”

Defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell also left the game during the goal line stand.

Season Implications

At the midpoint of the 2025 season, the victory moved Los Angeles to 6-3 and kept them in contention in the AFC West. Denver sits at 7-2 after their Week 9 victory, so the Chargers trail by one game heading into their Sunday Night Football matchup against Pittsburgh in Week 10.

Tennessee fell to 1-8 with the loss, their fourth consecutive defeat. The Titans enter their bye week before hosting Houston on November 16. Offensive consistency remains the primary concern after scoring 20 points or fewer in three straight games despite their defense generating consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

This Week 9 matchup contrasted sharply with the previous meeting on November 10, 2024, when Los Angeles dominated with seven sacks and allowed zero. Will Levis started at quarterback for Tennessee in that contest and absorbed all seven sacks even though he completed 18 of 23 passes. In the 2025 version, Tennessee generated six sacks but couldn’t slow the ground game or make fourth quarter stops.

Los Angeles overcame early special teams and defensive touchdowns to secure the victory. The final score of 27-20 reflected Los Angeles’ superior third down execution. The Chargers converted over half their attempts as Tennessee managed just one success in nine tries. That disparity explains the nine-minute possession advantage and the difference in offensive production. The Chargers ran 65 offensive plays to Tennessee’s 44, wore down the home team’s defense in the second half, and sealed the win with Herbert’s short-yardage conversions in the final minutes.