Malcom Floyd had a big day receiving, but it wasn't enough to avoid a terrible defeat for the Chargers against the Lions, 38-10, in Detroit.
Philip Rivers completed 28 of 53 passes for 299 yards, one touchdown and two picks. Matthew Stafford finished 29 for 36 with 373 yards passing, three touchdowns and no interceptions for the Lions.
Ryan Mathews ran for 58 yards on 11 attempts and had three receptions for 16 yards. Floyd was a leading receiver, hauling in six passes for 95 yards with a touchdown.
The San Diego defense struggled to defend the passing attack, but was able to slow down the run, giving up 353 yards passing and 87 rushing. They sacked Stafford three times.
Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew could not be contained, putting up 80 receiving yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Calvin Johnson also performed well with 102 receiving yards and one touchdown.
The Chargers head to Oakland next week to face off with the Raiders (8-7) while the Lions travel to Green Bay to play the Packers (13-1).
| Chargers Passing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int |
| C | 76 | P. Rivers | 28 | 53 | 299 | 1 | 2 |
| C- | 70 | M. Tolbert | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| Lions Passing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | Comp | Att | Yds | TDs | Int |
| A+ | 100 | M. Stafford | 29 | 36 | 353 | 3 | 0 |
| Chargers Rushing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| B- | 82 | R. Mathews | RB | 11 | 58 | 5.3 | 0 |
| C- | 70 | M. Tolbert | FB | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 0 |
| - | - | J. Hester | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 |
| Lions Rushing Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | P | Att | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| B+ | 87 | K. Smith | RB | 15 | 49 | 3.3 | 1 |
| C | 73 | M. Morris | RB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 0 |
| B+ | 89 | N. Burleson | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 |
| Chargers Receiving Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| A | 96 | M. Floyd | WR | 6 | 95 | 15.8 | 1 |
| C | 75 | V. Jackson | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 |
| B- | 82 | A. Gates | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Lions Receiving Leaders |
|---|
| Grade | Name | P | Rec | Yds | YdsA | TDs |
| A | 96 | C. Johnson | WR | 4 | 102 | 25.5 | 1 |
| B+ | 89 | N. Burleson | WR | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 0 |
| A+ | 100 | B. Pettigrew | TE | 9 | 80 | 8.9 | 1 |
