Chargers fall to Rams 20-18 in preseason finale at SoFi Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Los Angeles Chargers lost to the Los Angeles Rams 20-18 in their preseason finale at SoFi Stadium on August 28. Justin Herbert connected with Quentin Johnston for a 65-yard touchdown that put the Chargers ahead early. Running back Greg Desrosiers rushed for 118 yards and scored a touchdown late in the game. The Rams managed to maintain their lead despite a late two-point conversion attempt from the Chargers. This game served as a final roster evaluation before teams make their cuts for the 53-man roster ahead of the regular season.
- •Justin Herbert threw a 65-yard touchdown to Quentin Johnston.
- •Greg Desrosiers rushed for 118 yards including a touchdown.
- •DJ Uiagalelei passed for 141 yards and a two-point conversion.
- •The Chargers now focus on finalizing their 53-man roster.
- •The game showcased key performances among backup players.
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Chargers Fall Short Against Rams in Preseason Battle of Los Angeles
"Justin Herbert’s electric 65-yard bomb to Quentin Johnston highlighted a narrow SoFi Stadium thriller as roster hopefuls made their final cases before the looming cutdown deadline.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Aug 28, 2026, 7:14 AMSean McVay sheds light on Rams' trade for Tutu Atwell
NFL•Aug 28, 2026, 7:12 AMRookie QB Ty Simpson has another efficient game as Rams wrap up preseason
NFL•Aug 28, 2026, 6:19 AM‘Sums Up Mike McDaniel in a Nutshell’ — Ex-Chargers DT Takes Dig at Los Angeles’ OC, Predicts ‘7–10’ Record for Team
NFL•Aug 28, 2026, 6:08 AM‘Better than Shedeur,’ ‘Playing Against Future Walmart Employees’ — NFL Fans Divided Over Rams QB Ty Simpson’s Final Preseason Outing
NFL•Aug 28, 2026, 6:06 AMSean McVay still undecided on Ty Simpson vs. Stetson Bennett as QB2
NFL•Aug 28, 2026, 5:55 AMTST Images: Rams defeat Chargers, 20-18, at SoFi Stadium