The Chargers hosted the 49ers for a joint practice on Tuesday, and if social media is any indicator, Los Angeles dominated their California neighbors from up north.
The Bolts were toying with the Niners for the most part, as evidenced by reports and videos out of El Segundo. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was dealing, as the offense was by far the best unit in the practices. Mike McDaniel's offense looked crisp and sharp with the starters.
Justin Herbert is DEALING HOLY SHIT 🔥 10+ TDs already vs 49ers defense at joint practice
— NFLMike⚡️ (@TheNFLMike) August 18, 2026
Don’t want to jinx it but 0 chargers turnovers, 49ers offense is struggling….
(Mike McDaniel we see you 🍿) pic.twitter.com/5Fwr6m9QMi
Chargers cooked the 49ers in El Segundo ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/zWDYpySDtb
— NFLMike⚡️ (@TheNFLMike) August 18, 2026
Herbter's deep ball gave the San Francisco secondary fits all practice long.
Chargers QB Justin Herbert is cooking the #49ers Safeties all practice long…
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) August 18, 2026
🎥: @JasonDelgado78 | #Chargerspic.twitter.com/rTtxpZoht2
The #49ers DBs are not having a great start to the joint practice. They are getting toasted left and right. Chargers quarterbacks are finding the soft spots in the coverage for huge plays.
— Jennifer Lee Chan -all platforms: @jenniferleechan (@jenniferleechan) August 18, 2026
Man it looks like Mike McDaniel is putting on a show against his old boss today.
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) August 18, 2026
Every video coming out of practice is Justin Herbert dicing up the 49ers defense.
The Chargers and 49ers went back and forth with each other, but Los Angeles got the best of them in many areas including the red zone. They had five total team periods, and four of the five team periods came in the red zone when Herbert and Ladd McConkey put up their best performance.
The Chargers defense also showed up and showed out, with rookie Genesis Smith making his mark.
rook with the PBU 🫡 pic.twitter.com/5oGnsagkgp
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 18, 2026
ACTIVE HANDS
— ⚡️JAE HERBO⚡️ (@jae_h3rbo) August 18, 2026
Chargers running back Omarion Hampton showcased his running prowess with this violent run in the joint practice.
fantasy managers take note pic.twitter.com/6atkzV9XvH
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) August 18, 2026
He needs to be the bellcow. Vidal is a good complement but Hamptons the real deal. Feed the beast. Love him for fantasy this year in that offense.#BoltUp
— The 3 Wise Men (@The3WiseMen_) August 18, 2026
The Chargers looked great in practice, and now they'll look to translate that play on Thursday when they host the 49ers at SoFi Stadium for their second preseason game.
Jim Harbaugh said that starters on both sides of the ball will play a series.
Kickoff is set for 7 pm PT.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers: Social media reacts to LA’s dominance over 49ers