Week 1 · 2021 Season
Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers
BLÄT
20–16
Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders
BLÄT
September 12, 2021 · FedExField
Final
Los Angeles Chargers
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
55BLÄT
Washington Commanders
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
37BLÄT
Score by Quarter
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Los Angeles760720
Washington367016
Game Timeline
LAC0–0WASKICKOFF
100%50%0%Q1Q2Q3Q4
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Los AngelesWashingtonTouchdownField goal / score
100%50%0%KICKOFFQ2HALFQ4FINAL
Los AngelesWashingtonTouchdownField goal / scoreLos Angeles took control and never let go
Key EventsFrom the play-by-play
Q109:18
🏈 Touchdown · LAC · A.Ekeler3 yds
(9:18) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6–0
Q103:00
🎯 Field Goal · WAS
(3:00) 3-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
7–3
Q213:40
🎯 Field Goal · WAS
(13:40) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
7–6
Q209:09
🎯 Field Goal · LAC
(9:09) 16-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
10–6
Q200:48
🎯 Field Goal · LAC
(:48) 16-T.Vizcaino 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.
13–6
Q200:05
🎯 Field Goal · WAS
(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.
13–9
Q311:26
🏈 Touchdown · WAS · L.Thomas11 yds
(11:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13–15
Q306:00
⚠️ Fumble · LAC · J.Herbert
(6:00) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert sacked at WAS 15 for -8 yards (90-M.Sweat). FUMBLES (90-M.Sweat) [90-M.Sweat], ball out of…
13–16
Q412:23
❌ Interception · LAC · J.Herbert
(12:23) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right intended for 82-S.Anderson INTERCEPTED by 23-W.Jackson at WAS 4. 23-W.Jackson pushe…
13–16
Q412:16
⚠️ Fumble · WAS · A.Gibson-1 yds
(12:16) 71-W.Schweitzer reported in as eligible. 24-A.Gibson right end to WAS 4 for no gain (44-K.White; 26-A.Samuel). F…
13–16
Q411:25
🏈 Touchdown · LAC · M.Williams3 yds
(11:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19–16
Box Score
337Passing Yards135
90Rushing Yards126
427Total Yards261
2Touchdowns1
2Turnovers1
2Sacks Taken1
27First Downs15
94Penalty Yards57
81.8Passer Rating95.8
LACWAS
Head-to-HeadLast 5 meetings
Oct 5, 2025
Washington Commanders27–10Los Angeles Chargers
BLIPBLÄT
Dec 10, 2017
Washington Commanders13–30Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 3, 2013 · OT
Washington Commanders30–24Los Angeles Chargers
Jan 3, 2010
Washington Commanders20–23Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 27, 2005 · OT
Washington Commanders17–23Los Angeles Chargers
Scoring Plays
Q1LAC(9:18) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.6–0
Q1WAS(5:34) (Shotgun) 24-A.Gibson left guard ran ob at LAC 17 for 27 yards (24-N.Adderley).7–0
Q1WAS(3:00) 3-D.Hopkins 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.7–3
Q2WAS(13:40) 3-D.Hopkins 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.7–6
Q2LAC(9:09) 16-T.Vizcaino 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.10–6
Q2LAC(:48) 16-T.Vizcaino 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Overton, Holder-1-T.Long.13–6
Q2WAS(:05) 3-D.Hopkins 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-C.Cheeseman, Holder-5-T.Way.13–9
Q3WAS(11:26) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass short left to 82-L.Thomas for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.13–15
Q3LAC(9:33) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 87-J.Cook to WAS 34 for 23 yards (25-B.St-Juste).13–16
Q4LAC(11:25) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 81-M.Williams for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.19–16
Q4WAS(10:41) (Shotgun) 4-T.Heinicke pass incomplete short right to 13-A.Humphries (25-C.Harris). PENALTY on LAC-97-20–16
Quick Stats
Date
September 12, 2021
Stage
Week 1
Stadium
FedExField
Surface
Grass · Outdoors
Referee
Alex Kemp
Weather
81°F · 4 mph wind
Game Form
Los Angeles Chargers
This game55BLÄT
All-time avg65BLIP
▼ −10 Below form
Washington Commanders
This game37BLÄT
All-time avg56BLÄT
▼ −19 Below form
Quarterbacks
LAC
Justin Herbert
WAS
Ryan Fitzpatrick
LAC Coach
Brandon Staley
WAS Coach
Ron Rivera
About This Game
Los Angeles Chargers 20–16 Washington Commanders in week 1 play, 2021. BOOMBLÄT scores each side's performance straight from the box score — offense, defense and game context in one number.
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