Kansas City
Chiefs
7-8
70
FINAL
69
Los Angeles
Chargers
7-7-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 70-69, securing their postseason hopes in a must-win game. Both teams displayed explosive offenses, but it was the Chiefs who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Patrick Mahomes put on a historic performance, throwing for an astonishing 709 yards and seven touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Xavier Worthy was his top target, racking up a jaw-dropping 317 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker contributed on the ground with 33 rushing yards. The dynamic duo propelled the Chiefs' offense to new heights, outpacing the Chargers in a back-and-forth battle.
On the defensive side, the Chargers struggled to contain the Chiefs' aerial assault, despite some standout performances. Donte Jackson led the Chargers with four total tackles, while Akheem Mesidor registered a sack and Derwin James Jr. intercepted two passes. However, the turning point came when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a late touchdown that ultimately sealed the game, illustrating the Chiefs' ability to capitalize on crucial moments.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 38 | 24 | 709 | 7 | 5 | 106.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 34 | 21 | 503 | 5 | 5 | 105.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 6 | 33 | 5.5 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 5 | 0.6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 317 | 52.8 | 4 | 85 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 146 | 24.3 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 143 | 23.8 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 6 | 139 | 23.2 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 4 | 105 | 26.3 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donte Jackson | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonald | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 9 | 51 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |

