Final2023 Week 10

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Detroit Lions vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 10 2023

Detroit Lions

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41

Los Angeles Chargers

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38

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Lions101471041
Chargers31471438

DET 41LAC 38 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jared Goff

    DET · QB

    21.1PPR pts

    23/33, 333 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Keenan Allen

    LAC · WR

    40.5PPR pts

    11 REC, 175 YDS, 2 TD

  • Chargers leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    29.4PPR pts

    27/40, 323 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Kerby Joseph

    DET

    1 INT, 7 TKL

Lions 41, Chargers 38: Detroit holds off Los Angeles

Detroit led 24–17 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 41–38, though Los Angeles took the second half 21–17. The Lions finished with a 533–421 edge in total offense and averaged 8.3 yards per play.

The Chargers went 7-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Lions finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.1 yards/play DET 8.3 · LAC 6.2
  • +1 turnover margin DET 0 turnovers
  • +112 total yards DET 533 · LAC 421

Game Highlights

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Why the Lions Won

Detroit won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Lions vs Chargers
LionsStatChargers
8.3Yards per play6.2
0Turnovers1
533Total yards421
Other team stats
64Plays68
31%Third-down conversion50%
30:34Time of possession29:26

Scoring Summary

The Lions scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Chargers scored five touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Lions vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayDETLAC
1st quarter
10:09DETRiley Patterson 33-yard FG Takes lead30
6:54LACCameron Dicker 48-yard FG Ties game33
4:18DETJahmyr Gibbs 1-yard TD run Takes leadRiley Patterson XP103
2nd quarter
7:30DETJahmyr Gibbs 1-yard TD run Extends leadRiley Patterson XP173
3:21LACJustin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 29-yard TDCameron Dicker XP1710
3:07DETDavid Montgomery 75-yard TD run Extends leadRiley Patterson XP2410
0:23LACAustin Ekeler 2-yard TD runCameron Dicker XP2417
3rd quarter
7:59LACJustin Herbert → Jalen Guyton, 18-yard TD Ties gameCameron Dicker XP2424
4:31DETJared Goff → Amon-Ra St. Brown, 20-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP3124
4th quarter
11:30LACJustin Herbert → Quentin Johnston, 1-yard TD Ties gameCameron Dicker XP3131
7:30DETJared Goff → Brock Wright, 25-yard TD Takes leadRiley Patterson XP3831
3:34LACJustin Herbert → Keenan Allen, 38-yard TD Ties gameCameron Dicker XP3838
0:00DETRiley Patterson 41-yard FG Game winner4138

Fantasy Points: Lions vs Chargers, Week 10 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Keenan AllenLACWR40.5 PTSWR1
  2. Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR30.5 PTSWR4
  3. Justin HerbertLACQB29.4 PTSQB2
  4. Jahmyr GibbsDETRB26.2 PTSRB2

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jared GoffDETQB21.1QB823/33333203-20122.4Start/Sit →
Justin HerbertLACQB29.4QB227/40323414150114.9Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Keenan AllenLACWR40.5WR1WR———14111752Start/Sit →
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR30.5WR4WR290981561Start/Sit →
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB26.2RB2RB1477253350Start/Sit →
Austin EkelerLACRB21.5RB4RB1967174480Start/Sit →
David MontgomeryDETRB17.6RB12RB121161————Start/Sit →
Jalen GuytonLACWR14.1WR25WR———64411
Quentin JohnstonLACWR13.4WR27WR———44341Start/Sit →
Brock WrightDETTE10.3TE10TE———32231Start/Sit →
Sam LaPortaDETTE8.0TE16TE———54400Start/Sit →
Kalif RaymondDETWR6.6WR50WR———42460Start/Sit →
Donald ParhamLACTE3.8TE28TE———22180
Jameson WilliamsDETWR3.8WR70WR———22180Start/Sit →
Josh ReynoldsDETWR3.5WR72WR———42150
Derius DavisLACWR2.7WR81WR———2270Start/Sit →
Joshua KelleyLACRB1.6RB57RB5160————
Stone SmarttLACTE0.0—TE———3000Start/Sit →
Gerald EverettLACTE0.0—TE———2000

Fantasy Usage

Detroit Lions

Snap Share

  1. Amon-Ra St. BrownWR61 snaps92%
  2. Sam LaPortaTE53 snaps80%
  3. Josh ReynoldsWR46 snaps70%
  4. Jahmyr GibbsRB38 snaps58%
  5. Brock WrightTE34 snaps52%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Amon-Ra St. Brown28%, 9 targets
  2. Jahmyr Gibbs16%, 5 targets
  3. Sam LaPorta16%, 5 targets
  4. Kalif Raymond13%, 4 targets
  5. Josh Reynolds13%, 4 targets
  6. Other16%, 5 targets

Carry Share31 carries

  1. Jahmyr Gibbs45%, 14 carries
  2. David Montgomery39%, 12 carries
  3. Jared Goff10%, 3 carries
  4. Amon-Ra St. Brown6%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Quentin JohnstonWR61 snaps85%
  2. Jalen GuytonWR57 snaps79%
  3. Keenan AllenWR54 snaps75%
  4. Austin EkelerRB50 snaps69%
  5. Donald ParhamTE32 snaps44%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Keenan Allen35%, 14 targets
  2. Austin Ekeler18%, 7 targets
  3. Jalen Guyton15%, 6 targets
  4. Quentin Johnston10%, 4 targets
  5. Stone Smartt8%, 3 targets
  6. Other15%, 6 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler68%, 19 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley18%, 5 carries
  3. Justin Herbert14%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Amon-Ra St. BrownDETWR6192%928%2
Quentin JohnstonLACWR6185%410%0
Sam LaPortaDETTE5380%516%0
Jalen GuytonLACWR5779%615%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5475%1435%0
Josh ReynoldsDETWR4670%413%0
Austin EkelerLACRB5069%718%19
Jahmyr GibbsDETRB3858%516%14
Brock WrightDETTE3452%39%0
Jameson WilliamsDETWR3452%26%0
Donald ParhamLACTE3244%25%0
David MontgomeryDETRB2538%00%12
Gerald EverettLACTE2433%25%0
Joshua KelleyLACRB2231%00%5
Stone SmarttLACTE2231%38%0
Kalif RaymondDETWR1726%413%0
Derius DavisLACWR1825%25%0
Nick VannettLACTE1115%00%0
James MitchellDETTE711%00%0
Antoine GreenDETWR711%00%0
Craig ReynoldsDETRB35%00%0
Simi FehokoLACWR34%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR40.523.4+17.175%35% tgt—000%1435%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB21.523.3−1.869%68% car—01968%718%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB29.419.3+10.1100%40 att—40414%00%
Jahmyr GibbsDET · RB26.216.9+9.358%45% car—01445%516%
Amon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR30.516.3+14.292%28% tgt—026%928%
Jared GoffDET · QB21.115.7+5.4100%33 att—33310%00%
Jalen GuytonLAC · WR14.110.0+4.179%15% tgt—000%615%
Sam LaPortaDET · TE8.08.3−0.380%16% tgt—000%516%
David MontgomeryDET · RB17.67.4+10.238%39% car—01239%00%
Josh ReynoldsDET · WR3.56.7−3.270%13% tgt—000%413%
Kalif RaymondDET · WR6.66.7−0.126%13% tgt—000%413%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR13.46.7+6.785%10% tgt—000%410%
Brock WrightDET · TE10.35.0+5.352%9% tgt—000%39%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE0.05.0−5.031%8% tgt—000%38%
Derius DavisLAC · WR2.73.3−0.625%5% tgt—000%25%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE3.83.3+0.544%5% tgt—000%25%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE0.03.3−3.333%5% tgt—000%25%
Jameson WilliamsDET · WR3.83.3+0.552%6% tgt—000%26%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB1.63.1−1.531%18% car—0518%00%

Team totals: Lions 32 targets and 31 carries; Chargers 40 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jared Goff Ran hot

DET · QB · 21.1 pts on 15.7 expected

23 of 33 passing for 333 yards, 2 touchdowns; 3 carries for -2 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jared Goff →

Justin Herbert Ran hot

LAC · QB · 29.4 pts on 19.3 expected

27 of 40 passing for 323 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 15 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 19.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Jahmyr Gibbs Ran hot

DET · RB · 26.2 pts on 16.9 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 35 yards; 14 carries (45% of the team's) for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jahmyr Gibbs →

Amon-Ra St. Brown Ran hot

DET · WR · 30.5 pts on 16.3 expected

9 targets (28% of the team's), 8 catches for 156 yards and 1 touchdown; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for 9 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Amon-Ra St. Brown →

Keenan Allen Ran hot

LAC · WR · 40.5 pts on 23.4 expected

14 targets (35% of the team's), 11 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 23.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Austin Ekeler Volume, no payoff

LAC · RB · 21.5 pts on 23.3 expected

7 targets (18% of the team's), 4 catches for 48 yards; 19 carries (68% of the team's) for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 23.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

David Montgomery Ran hot

DET · RB · 17.6 pts on 7.4 expected

12 carries (39% of the team's) for 116 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 7.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: David Montgomery →

Quentin Johnston Ran hot

LAC · WR · 13.4 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 34 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Quentin Johnston →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Detroit Lions

  • Stock up: Jahmyr Gibbs led the backfield with 58% of the snaps after trailing David Montgomery before this game.
  • Stock down: David Montgomery lost the backfield lead: 38% of the snaps to Jahmyr Gibbs's 58%.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Jalen Guyton played 79% of the snaps, up from a 57% season average.
  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 85% of the snaps, up from a 46% season average.
  • Stock down: Gerald Everett played 33% of the snaps, down from a 59% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Lions defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toLions DChargers D
QBs19.419.0
RBs14.623.2
WRs39.737.3
TEs13.411.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% in the fourth quarter.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 23% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 13 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −32Goff → Brown, 20-yd TD50% → 18%Q3 4:31
  2. +38Herbert → Johnston, 1-yd TD12% → 50%Q4 11:30
  3. −43Goff → Wright, 25-yd TD50% → 7%Q4 7:30
  4. +48Herbert → Allen, 38-yd TD2% → 50%Q4 3:34
  5. −50Patterson 41-yd FG50% → <1%Q4 0:00

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Lions vs Chargers
Detroit LionsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
64Plays68
52%Pass rate59%
10.1Yds / dropback8.1
6.5Yds / carry3.5
4/13Third downs7/14

Efficiency edge Detroit ran 4 fewer plays but gained 2.0 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • DET Brown 28% · Gibbs 16% · LaPorta 16%
  • LAC Allen 35% · Ekeler 18% · Guyton 15%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Lions vs Chargers
ResultDETLAC
Touchdowns55
Field goals21
Punts12
Turnovers01
Turnovers on downs10

DET turnover edge: +1

  • The Lions opened the scoring on their first possession, a 7-play, 61-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:00341:28Punt
DETQ1 13:327613:23Field goal
LACQ1 10:098453:15Field goal
DETQ1 6:545752:36Touchdown
LACQ1 4:18220:33Interception
DETQ1 3:4512325:36Downs
LACQ2 13:09390:52Punt
DETQ2 12:179604:47Touchdown
LACQ2 7:3010754:09Touchdown
DETQ2 3:211750:14Touchdown
LACQ2 3:0710752:44Touchdown
DETQ2 0:23150:23End of half
DETQ3 15:008382:33Punt
LACQ3 12:2710924:28Touchdown
DETQ3 7:597753:28Touchdown
LACQ3 4:3116758:01Touchdown
DETQ4 11:307754:00Touchdown
LACQ4 7:307683:56Touchdown
DETQ4 3:349533:34Field goal
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Lions vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Lions and Chargers first met in 1972 and have played 13 times since.

All-time series
7–6Chargers lead, 13 meetings since 1972
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Lions win
38–102011
Largest Chargers win
51–142007

Since 2021

1–0 Lions lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. L = Lions win, C = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

  • 2023 Wk 10 Lions at Chargers DET 41 LAC 38 DET W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Lions vs Chargers
LionsStatChargers
12-5Record5-12
27.1Points per game20.4
394.8Yards per game329.4
5.9Yards per play5.1
23.2Points allowed per game23.4
336.1Yards allowed per game362.9

Lions and Chargers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Lion or a Charger, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Lions vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Lions vs Chargers Week 10 game?

The Detroit Lions beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41–38 in Week 10 of the 2023 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on November 12, 2023. See the Lions' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Lions vs Chargers?

The final score was Lions 41, Chargers 38. The Lions led 24–17 at halftime, and the second half went Lions 17, Chargers 21.

What happened in the Lions vs Chargers game?

Detroit led 24–17 at halftime after a 14-point second quarter and won 41–38, though Los Angeles took the second half 21–17. The Lions finished with a 533–421 edge in total offense and averaged 8.3 yards per play. Keenan Allen led all players with 11 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns. The Chargers committed 1 turnover, the Lions none.

What was the game-winning score in Lions vs Chargers?

Riley Patterson's 41-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter gave the Lions a 41–38 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Lions vs Chargers?

Keenan Allen led the game with 40.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR1 of Week 10, on 11 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns. Amon-Ra St. Brown was next with 30.5 (WR4). See Keenan Allen's 2023 game log.

Who led Lions vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jared Goff (DET) led all passers with 23 of 33 for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns. David Montgomery (DET) led in rushing with 12 carries for 116 yards and a touchdown. Keenan Allen (LAC) led in receiving with 11 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Keenan Allen score against the Lions?

Keenan Allen scored 40.5 points in PPR leagues, 35.0 in half-PPR and 29.5 in standard scoring against the Lions in Week 10 of the 2023 season, on 11 catches for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns. He drew 35% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Lions vs Chargers?

Keenan Allen outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 40.5 PPR points on 23.4 xFP (+17.1). Stone Smartt fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 5.0 xFP (−5.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Lions vs Chargers?

Keenan Allen had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.4 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 40.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Lions beat the Chargers?

The Lions beat the Chargers 41–38 because they averaged 8.3 yards per play to 6.2, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 533–421. Riley Patterson's 41-yard field goal put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Lions vs Chargers?

The Lions won the turnover battle 1–0: the Chargers gave the ball away 1 time and the Lions not at all. The Lions won the game.

What was the turning point of Lions vs Chargers?

Riley Patterson's 41-yard field goal with 0:00 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chargers' win probability from 50% to <1%.

What is the all-time Lions vs Chargers record?

The Chargers lead the all-time series 7–6 across 13 meetings since 1972.

When did the Lions and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 10 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on September 15, 2019, when the Lions beat the Chargers 13–10.