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San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers

NFL
49ers
1-1
41-17
Final
Chargers
1-1
SoFi Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

  • End of Game
  • Touchdown
  • Interception
  • Punt
  • Punt
  • Punt
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Who won: 49ers 41-17

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at SoFi Stadium. The 49ers outscored the Chargers 20-3 in the 2nd quarter. Mac Jones led the 49ers in passing yards (6/13, 89 YDS). DJ Uiagalelei led the Chargers in passing yards (7/15, 80 YDS, 1 TD).

Recap · Aug 21
Cowing returns punt for TD to spark the 49ers in 41-17 preseason win over the Chargers

Jacob Cowing let out a season's worth of frustration with one electric play.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 16h ago
Christian McCaffrey, Olivia Culpo announce birth of second child
ESPN · 2d ago
Mykel Williams set to make his return on Sunday
ESPN · 2d ago
49ers DE Mykel Williams to make season debut vs. Seahawks
ESPN · 2d ago
Chargers LT Rashawn Slater on IR following ankle surgery
Preview · 2d ago
Broncos seek first AFC West win as Chargers try to avoid an 0-5 start
ESPN · 2d ago
Daniel Jeremiah: 49ers-Seahawks is going to be a 'war'
ESPN · 3d ago
Mike McDaniel acknowledges struggles this season
Preview · 3d ago
The 49ers travel to face the Seahawks in their 1st meeting since last season's playoff loss

Injuries and inactives

49ers1st in NFC West
  • James Thompson Jr. DT
    Ankle, Sprain
    Out
  • Kyle Juszczyk FB
    Knee, Sprain, right
    Out
  • Marques Sigle S
    Ankle
    Out
  • Nick Bosa DE
    Calf, Strain
    Out
  • Upton Stout CB
    Shoulder - AC Joint, Sprain
    Questionable
Chargers4th in AFC West
  • Trey Lance QB
    Groin
    Injured Reserve
  • Branson Taylor G
    Neck
    Questionable
  • Ladd McConkey WR
    Foot
    Questionable
  • Scott Matlock FB
    Foot
    Questionable
  • Trevor Penning G
    Concussion
    Injured Reserve

Quarterbacks

49ers1st in NFC West
Mac Jones QB
Season passing leader · 89 YDS
Chargers4th in AFC West
DJ Uiagalelei QB
Season passing leader · 80 YDS, 1 TD

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Game info

Venue
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA · Turf · Attendance 62,156
Officials
Craig Wrolstad (Referee), Frank Steratore (Side Judge), Max Causey (Line Judge), Rich Martinez (Back Judge), Brandon Cruse (Umpire), Jeff Shears (Field Judge), John Braun (Down Judge)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

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