The Chargers received the opening kickoff and thanks to a penalty, their opening drive began on their own 5. The first two plays were a sideline pass to Mike Williams for 9 yards and a short run by Melvin Gordon to move the sticks. An endaround by Williams on the ensuing 1st was only good for 2 yards. With an empty backfield, Rivers had just enough time for Hunter Henry to cross the field and haul in a pass for a new set of downs. Austin Ekeler got a carry on the next play to set up 2nd & 6.