Philadelphia Eagles vs Los Angeles Chargers Match Player Stats On Oct 01, 2017

The Sports Xchange
Oct 1, 2017

CARSON, Calif. -- Rookie Jake Elliott kicked four field goals and Carson Wentz threw for a touchdown as the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 26-24 at the StubHub Center on Sunday.

The Eagles (3-1) won their second consecutive road game while the Chargers (0-4) have lost nine straight dating to last season and 27 of 36 contests.

Elliott was an unlikely star for the second week in a row. After setting a franchise record with a 61-yard, game-winning field goal against the New York Giants, he was on target again. All four of his attempts on Sunday were from at least 40 yards, with a long of 53.

Hunter Henry's 4-yard touchdown catch pulled the Chargers to within two points with six minutes remaining. Wendell Smallwood's 2-yard plunge in the fourth quarter had forged a 26-17 Eagles lead.

Austin Ekeler's 35-yard scoring run in the fourth quarter produced his first NFL touchdown and sliced the Chargers' deficit to 19-17.

Philadelphia's LeGarrette Blount led all rushers with 136 yards on 16 carries.

Los Angeles' Keenan Allen paced the receivers with 138 yards on five catches.

Elliott kicked his third field goal late in the third quarter from 47 yards for a 19-10 advantage.

When Elliott nailed a 53-yarder, it supplied a 16-7 edge.

Philip Rivers clicked with Tyrell Williams for a 75-yard touchdown on a crossing route in the second quarter that got the Chargers back in the game. It was Rivers' first scoring pass since the third quarter of Week 2.

The Eagles inflated their cushion to 10-0 on Elliott's 45-yard field goal in the first quarter's final seconds.

Elliott's second field goal, from 40 yards, pushed Philadelphia ahead 13-0 midway through the second quarter.

Chris Long ran down Rivers for a sack and forced a fumble, which was recovered by Derek Barnett. Wentz hit Alshon Jeffery from 8 yards out for an early 7-0 lead.

NOTES: Eagles DT Fletcher Cox (calf) and CB Ronald Darby (ankle) were unable to go. ... DE Brandon Graham played in his 100th regular-season game. ... Chargers LB Chris McCain (elbow) and LG Matt Slauson (arm) exited the game. ... Former Chargers QB Ryan Leaf was in attendance. ... Sunday was the last of three straight home games for the Chargers. Three of their next four games are on the road.