Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions in Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season

Los Angeles Chargers receiver Mike Williams beats Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin but can’t hang on to the ball in the end zone during the first quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers slides for a first down in front of Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers yells at one of his receivers following a broken play against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Detroit Lions defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson waits with teammates before taking the field against the Los Angeles Chargers.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers greets the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist during pregame warmups in Detroit.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler jumps over the top for a first-quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers receiver Mike Williams hauls in a long pass late in the second quarter to give the Chargers good field position for a field-goal attempt.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram writhes in pain after injuring his leg during fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler breaks out for a big gain against the Detroit Lions late in the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers teammates Melvin Ingram, left, and Joey Bosa team up to prevent Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson from getting a first down during the second half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Ty Long misses a 41-yard field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers players react after Ty Long misses a 41-yard field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler walks off the field after fumbling at the goal line in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams can’t haul in a pass in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Rashaan Melvin during the first half.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers yells at officials from the sideline during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson is brought down by Lions defenders during a second-half run.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Adrian Phillips is helped to his feet after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams can’t come up with a catch in the end zone against the Detroit Lions.  (Getty Images)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay catches a 31-yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford, beating Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward late in the fourth quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers safety Rayshawn Jenkins intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward intercepts a pass intended for Detroit Lions receiver Kenny Golladay during the third quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson scores on a 36-yard pass from Matthew Stafford, beating Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Thomas Davis to the end zone.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Ty Long converts on a 39-yard field-goal attempt late in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Detroit Lions running back Ty Johnson runs against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn looks on during the first half against the Detroit Lions.  (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers rolls out to pass against the Detroit Lions.  (Associated Press)

Philip Rivers passes during the first half against the Lions.  (Getty Images)

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler makes a first-quarter catch in front of Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker.  (Getty Images)

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson tries to make a catch in front of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Thomas Davis during the second quarter.  (Getty Images)

Detroit Lions linebacker Devon Kennard recovers a fumble by Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler during the third quarter.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)