Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
68
FINAL
42
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers with an impressive final score of 68-42 in Week 3 of the 2028 season. This high-scoring affair showcased the Chiefs' dominance and solidified their position early in the season as a team to watch.
Leading the charge for Kansas City was Kenneth Walker, who rushed for 169 yards, showcasing his ability to find gaps and break tackles. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes also had a strong outing, connecting with Xavier Worthy, who racked up 217 receiving yards and contributed significantly to the offensive explosion. Justin Herbert, despite the loss, had a stellar performance for the Chargers, throwing for 366 yards and five touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Chiefs.
Defensively, Kansas City made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. A crucial interception by Zabien Brown helped halt a Chargers drive, while R Mason Thomas added pressure with a sack that disrupted Los Angeles' rhythm. The turning point came in the third quarter when the Chiefs scored back-to-back touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Chargers and allowing them to coast to victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 30 | 17 | 57% | 366 | 5 | 2 | 111.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 16 | 12 | 75% | 320 | 5 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Dakorien Moore | WR | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 22 | 169 | 7.7 | 30 | 4 | 50 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 12 | 81 | 6.8 | 16 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Taylen Green | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 217 | 36.2 | 34 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 6 | 186 | 31.0 | 52 | 3 | 65 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | HB | 9 | 172 | 19.1 | 119 | 2 | 85 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 48 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 21 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zabien Brown | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cormani McClain | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ja'Marley Riddle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dashawn Spears | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brauntae Johnson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 8 | 53 |

