Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
31
FINAL
21
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers 31-21 in a pivotal Week 17 matchup that could have significant playoff implications. With both teams vying for positioning, the Chiefs emerged victorious, solidifying their standing as they head into the postseason.
Leading the charge for Kansas City was quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his trademark precision and poise under pressure. Tight end Travis Kelce also came up big, racking up 90 receiving yards, providing Mahomes with a reliable target throughout the game. On the ground, Kimani Vidal of the Chargers made his mark with 92 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to swing the game in Los Angeles' favor.
Defensively, the Chiefs capitalized on key moments, with Chamarri Conner making a game-changing impact by intercepting three passes. This defensive prowess stifled the Chargers' momentum and marked a crucial turning point in the contest, allowing Kansas City to maintain control. As the game unfolded, Conner's play not only thwarted Los Angeles' drives but also set the tone for the Chiefs’ win, demonstrating the importance of defense in high-stakes matchups.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 240 | 2 | 1 | 102.0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 11 | 41% | 200 | 2 | 4 | 52.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 10 | 92 | 9.2 | 11 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 19 | 74 | 3.9 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 55 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 39 | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 30 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 24 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyreke Smith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23 |

