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July 12, 2023 - Raymond James Stadium
The Los Angeles Chargers (A) football team emerged victorious in a thrilling matchup against the Tampa Bay squad, winning by a score of 21-16. The game was held at Raymond James Stadium with a comfortable temperature of 83 degrees and no significant wind.
The Los Angeles (A) team, with a record of 6-1, was favored by 2 points over Tampa Bay, who entered the game with a record of 5-2. The Most Valuable Player of the Game was awarded to FS R. Jenkins from the Los Angeles (A) team.
Both teams fought hard throughout the game, showcasing their skills and determination. Here is a breakdown of the scoring summary:
First Quarter[/b]
Los Angeles (A) started the game with a field goal by Hopkins from 31 yards out, taking an early 3-0 lead.
Tampa Bay responded with a touchdown as Carr connected with Evans on a 19-yard pass, putting them in the lead, 3-7.
Second Quarter[/b]
Tampa Bay extended their lead with a 51-yard field goal by Carlson, making it 3-10.
Los Angeles (A) answered back with a field goal of their own, as Hopkins made a 28-yard kick, narrowing the deficit to 6-10.
Los Angeles (A) took the lead with Campbell's 8-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a successful extra point, making it 13-10.
Tampa Bay tied the game with a 25-yard field goal by Carlson just before halftime, ending the second quarter at 13-13.
Third Quarter
Tampa Bay took the lead in the third quarter with a 27-yard field goal by Carlson, putting them ahead 13-16.
Fourth Quarter
Los Angeles (A) regained the lead with a safety by Rankins, bringing the score to 15-16.
Los Angeles (A) further extended their lead with Mixon's 4-yard rushing touchdown, although they failed to convert the two-point conversion, making it 21-16.
Both teams displayed strong defensive efforts and solid offensive plays throughout the game. The game was highly competitive, with each team striving to secure the victory.
The box score provides a detailed breakdown of various game statistics:
First downs: Los Angeles (A) - 15, Tampa Bay - 18
Rushing yards: Los Angeles (A) - 72, Tampa Bay - 80
Passing yards: Los Angeles (A) - 170, Tampa Bay - 246
Sacks: Los Angeles (A) - 1, Tampa Bay - 2
Turnovers: Los Angeles (A) - 0, Tampa Bay - 3
Time of possession: Los Angeles (A) - 29:04, Tampa Bay - 30:56
Regarding individual performances, Los Angeles (A) quarterback Herbert completed 19 out of 27 passes for 170 yards, while Tampa Bay's Carr completed 21 out of 39 passes for 246 yards but threw three interceptions.
On the ground, Los Angeles (A)'s Mixon led the team with 43 rushing yards, while Tampa Bay's Harris gained 69 yards on 22 carries.
The game featured some notable injuries. Los Angeles (A) players Williams, Williams Q, Pugh, and Glasgow suffered injuries during the game, affecting their availability for future matchups. On the Tampa Bay side, Bolles was unavailable due to injury.
The Los Angeles (A) team had a successful outing despite the injuries, securing their seventh win of the season. Both teams displayed their strengths and made the game a memorable one for fans in attendance and watching from home.
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