The Los Angeles Chargers fell to 0-4 on Sunday, losing to the Philadelphia Eagles 26-24 at StubHub Center.
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers went 22-of-38 for 347 yards and two touchdowns, but Philadelphia rushed for 214 yards and possessed the ball for over 39 minutes. Their final drive chewed up the last 6:44 of the game.
On the first possession of the game, Eagles defensive end Chris Long strip-sacked Rivers and the ball was recovered by rookie defensive end Derek Barnett. Philadelphia capitalized with an eight-yard touchdown from quarterback Carson Wentz to wide receiver Alshon Jeffrey for the game's first score. A 45-yard Jake Elliott field goal on the Eagles' next possession made it 10-0 after the first quarter.
After another Elliott field goal, the Chargers offense connected on their biggest play of the season. Rivers found wide receiver Tyrell Williams for a 75-yard touchdown. Younghoe Koo's extra-point cut Philadelphia's lead to 13-7.
Late in the second quarter, Rivers and wide receiver Keenan Allen connected on a 49-yard reception — the team's second-longest play of 2017 — to set up a 28-yard Koo field goal that made the score 16-10 Eagles at the half.
With Philadelphia leading 19-10 in the fourth quarter, Chargers undrafted rookie running back Austin Ekeler rushed for a 35-yard touchdown that sliced the deficit to 19-17 after a Koo extra point.
The Eagles responded with a drive that included momentum-shifting 68-yard rush by LeGarrette Blount. Five plays later, Wendell Smallwood rushed for a two-yard touchdown.
Allen caught five balls for 138 yards. Williams finished the game with five catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. Chargers tight end Hunter Henry scored his first touchdown of the season.
NEXT UP
The Chargers travel east to take on the New York Giants next Sunday, Oct. 8th at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time on CBS.
The Chargers take on Philly for a week 4 battle at home.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz tries to get away from Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Darius Philon during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Darius Philon (93) reacts after sacking Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, above, tries to get past Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood, above center, is stopped by Los Angeles Chargers middle linebacker Nigel Harris during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams runs on his way to scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams, above, celebrates with teammate offensive guard Matt Slauson after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams, left, celebrates with teammate wide receiver Keenan Allen after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, above, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers inside linebacker Jatavis Brown reacts after bringing down Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) makes a catch as Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) makes a catch as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16), above, leaps over Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Mychal Kendricks, behind, as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas looks on, below, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, right, greets Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz after an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Carson, Calif. The Eagles won 26-24. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
