Chargers Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter's group also forced five takeaways and limited the Lions to just one conversion on 11 total third downs. "Defense kind of picking up where they left off, seven points and creating turnovers for us," Harbaugh said.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praised his defense after Thursday's game for their efforts in stifling the Lions' rushing attack.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has finally reached the stage of his career where the novelty of his youth is wearing off. Herbert has some of the best numbers in league history through his first five years,