It was a game in which the Chargers had many chances to win and let the Lions hang around by repeatedly hurting themselves with bad penalties and missed field goals. The Lions took advantage and pounced for the victory.
The Chargers struck quick in this one, going on a 9-play, 68-yard drive that culminated with a 1-yard touchdown leap from Austin Ekeler. The rout is on, right? Not hardly.
From that point on, points became scarce and the Chargers went backward on many drives.
Ty Long, who was so good for the team last week, filled in again for Michael Badgley as the team’s kicker.