The Los Angeles Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers played an exciting preseason game on August 23, 2025. The game took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The final score was 49ers 30, Chargers 23. Both teams used the game to test their rosters before the regular season. In this article, we will look at the full player stats from the game. We will also explain what these numbers mean for each team.
Game Summary
The 49ers won the game 30-23. The score was close for most of the game. In the first quarter, neither team scored. The Chargers took a small lead in the second quarter, ending the half up 13-6. But the 49ers came back strong in the second half. They scored 10 points in the third quarter and 14 more in the fourth quarter. This second-half push helped them win the game.
This was a preseason game. That means the results do not count for the regular season standings. But preseason games are still important. Coaches use them to see which players are ready to play. Many of the players on the field were backups or players trying to earn a spot on the final roster.
Los Angeles Chargers Passing Stats
Three quarterbacks played for the Chargers in this game. This is normal in preseason, since teams want to see all their quarterbacks in action.
- DJ Uiagalelei completed 16 of 31 passes for 170 yards. He threw 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. His passer rating was 76.0.
- Trey Lance completed 5 of 8 passes for 38 yards. He did not throw a touchdown or an interception.
- Taylor Heinicke completed 3 of 5 passes for 31 yards. He also had no touchdowns or interceptions.
Together, the Chargers passed for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns as a team.
San Francisco 49ers Passing Stats
The 49ers used two quarterbacks in this game.
- Tanner Mordecai had a strong game. He completed 10 of 13 passes for 103 yards and 1 touchdown. His passer rating was 124.8, which is very high.
- Carter Bradley completed 8 of 14 passes for 71 yards and 1 touchdown. He was sacked twice for a loss of 19 yards.
As a team, the 49ers passed for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns. Their completion rate was strong for a preseason game.
Rushing Stats: Chargers
The Chargers running game was steady but did not produce any touchdowns.
- Raheim Sanders led the team with 13 carries for 48 yards.
- Nyheim Hines added 9 carries for 21 yards.
- DJ Uiagalelei ran once for 13 yards.
In total, the Chargers rushed for 82 yards on 24 carries.
Rushing Stats: 49ers
The 49ers had a slightly better rushing day, and they got one rushing touchdown.
- Jeff Wilson Jr. ran the ball 11 times for 43 yards and scored 1 touchdown.
- Ke’Shawn Vaughn had 9 carries for 18 yards.
- Isaac Guerendo added 8 carries for 13 yards.
As a team, the 49ers rushed for 83 yards on 33 carries.
Receiving Stats: Chargers
The Chargers spread the ball around to many different receivers.
- Dalevon Campbell led the team with 4 catches for 73 yards.
- Oronde Gadsden had 3 catches for 46 yards and 1 touchdown.
- Jalen Reagor added 3 catches for 33 yards.
- Luke Grimm caught 3 passes for 28 yards and 1 touchdown.
The Chargers had 24 total catches for 239 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Receiving Stats: 49ers
The 49ers also had good production from several receivers.
- Malik Turner led the team with 3 catches for 41 yards.
- Demarcus Robinson had 2 catches for 30 yards and 1 touchdown.
- Robbie Chosen added 3 catches for 24 yards.
- Terique Owens caught 1 pass for 22 yards and a touchdown.
The 49ers finished with 18 catches for 174 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Defense and Turnovers
Defense played a big role in this game too.
The Chargers defense recorded 67 total tackles, 2 sacks, and 5 tackles for loss. Marlowe Wax led the team with 8 tackles and 1 sack. The Chargers did not get any interceptions in this game.
The 49ers defense had 66 total tackles and 3 tackles for loss, but no sacks. Chazz Surratt led the team with 11 tackles. Curtis Robinson got the only interception of the game. He picked off a pass and returned it 32 yards for a touchdown. This was a big defensive play that helped San Francisco win.
Special Teams
Kicking and punting also made a difference in this close game.
- Cameron Dicker of the Chargers made all 3 of his field goal attempts, including a 52-yarder. He also made both extra points.
- Jake Moody of the 49ers made his only field goal attempt from 38 yards. He made 3 of 4 extra points.
- JK Scott punted 7 times for the Chargers, averaging 43.4 yards per punt.
- Thomas Morstead punted 7 times for the 49ers, averaging 44.9 yards per punt.
Both punters had a long punt of 51 yards.
Fumbles
Fumbles were a small factor in the game as well. The Chargers fumbled 4 times and lost 3 of them. The 49ers fumbled 2 times and lost both. These small mistakes can hurt a team’s chances, but neither team let it cost them the whole game.
What This Game Means
Since this was a preseason game, the result does not affect the regular season record. But the stats still tell us useful things. The 49ers’ passing game looked sharp, especially from Tanner Mordecai, who had a very high passer rating. The pick-six by Curtis Robinson was the turning point of the game, since it gave San Francisco extra points off a Chargers mistake.
For the Chargers, the passing game moved the ball well between three different quarterbacks. Their kicker, Cameron Dicker, also had a perfect day, hitting a long 52-yard field goal. Still, the turnover on defense proved costly in the end.
Both teams used this game to look at their depth. Coaches often care more about how backup players perform in these games than about the final score. Based on these stats, both teams found players who can help them during the regular season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chargers vs 49ers game?
The San Francisco 49ers won the game 30-23. The game was played on August 23, 2025, at Levi’s Stadium.
Who had the best stats in the game?
Tanner Mordecai of the 49ers had the best passing stats, with a 124.8 passer rating on 10 of 13 passing for 103 yards and a touchdown. Curtis Robinson also stood out on defense with a pick-six.
Was this game part of the regular NFL season?
No, this was a preseason game. Preseason games do not count toward a team’s regular season record. Teams use these games to test players before the real season starts.
