Live In-Game Blog: Chargers vs. Cowboys Preseason Week 2

Follow along for live in-game updates of the Chargers vs. Cowboys preseason contest.

Nicholas Cothrel | Aug 20, 2022

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INGLEWOOD – This is the live blog for the Chargers' second preseason matchup against the Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. This page will undergo in-game updates with information and analysis from the press box.

Final

Final score: Cowboys 32, Chargers 18

Fourth Quarter

9:23 pm: Cowboys tack on a 35-yard field goal.
(Score update): Cowboys 32, Chargers 10
9:32 pm: Cowboys attempt a 61-yard field goal. It’s well short and the Chargers now take over from the Dallas 49-yard line.
9:38 pm: Chase Daniel gets tracked down from behind and sacked.
9:42 pm: Chase Daniel is sacked for the third time – all coming in the second half.
9:49 pm: Chase Daniel hits Michael Bandy for a touchdown. They convert on the two-point after attempt.
(Score update): Cowboys 32, Chargers 18

Third Quarter

8:55 pm: Chase Daniel enters the game at quarterback.
8:56 pm: Running backs Kevin Marks Jr. and Leddie Brown will handle the carries in the second half.
9:03 pm: Joe Gaziano sacks Will Grier for a 7-yard loss.
9:09 pm: Isaiah Spiller (ankle) is questionable to return.
9:17 pm: Carlo Kemp gets his hands up at the line of scrimmage and bats down Will Grier's intended pass.

Second Quarter

7:39 pm: Joshua Palmer takes a screen play 18 yards for a touchdown.
(Score update): Chargers 10, Cowboys 7
7:57 pm: The Cowboys punch it in on the ground with a goal-line run. They opt to go for the two-point conversion and convert. Dallas drove 69 yards on the drive and only completed one pass.
(Score update): Cowboys 15, Chargers 10
8:12 pm: Chargers and Cowboys exchange defensive stops as each team is forced to punt on consecutive drives.
8:18 pm: Cowboys return the punt 86 yards for a touchdown.
(Score update): Cowboys 22, Chargers 10
8:24 pm: Trysten Hill strip sacks Easton Stick and the Cowboys take over on offense
8:32 pm: Another goal-line touchdown by the Cowboys.
(Score update): Cowboys 29, Chargers 10

First Quarter

7:05 pm: The Chargers won the coin toss and will receive.
7:07 pm: Easton Stick gets the start at quarterback tonight.
7:09 pm: Chargers starting offensive line tonight: (LT) Zack Bailey, (LG) Brenden Jaimes, (C) Will Clapp, (RG) Zion Johnson, (RT) Storm Norton.
7:12 pm: Easton Stick’s first passing attempt of the game is intercepted by Israel Mukuamu. The pass was intended down the sideline to Joshua Palmer.
7:18 pm: Chris Rumph records a three-yard tackle for loss.
7:21 pm: Second offensive series, Easton Stick goes right back to Joshua Palmer. This time he connects on a 41-yard completion.
7:24 pm: Dustin Hopkins converts a 22-yard field goal to put the Chargers on the board first.
(Score update): Chargers 3, Cowboys 0
7:29 pm: Cowboys returner KaVontae Turpin takes the kickoff back for a 98-yard touchdown.
(Score update): Cowboys 7, Chargers 0
7:39 pm: Easton Stick scrambles for a 25-yard gain.

Pregame

Date and time: Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:00 p.m. PT
Location: SoFi Stadium
TV: KCBS-LA in Los Angeles and Orange County, KFMB in San Deigo County
Broadcast: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Dan Fouts (color analyst), LaDainian Tomlinson and Hayley Elwood (sideline reporters).
Streaming: Chargers mobile website (iOS/Safari browsers only)
Radio: ATL FM-98.7, featuring Matt "Money" Smith, Daniel Jeremiah and Shannon Farren

Warmups: Notable players suited up during pregame warmups: Asante Samuel Jr., Michael Davis, Ja'Sir Taylor, Trey Pipkins III, Storm Norton, Zion Johnson, Chris Rumph, Josh Palmer and DeAndre Carter.

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Published Aug 20, 2022

NICHOLAS COTHREL

Nick Cothrel is the publisher for Charger Report, covering the Los Angeles Chargers for Sports Illustrated. You can follow Nick on Twitter @NickCothrel.