Chiefs at Chargers
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Final Score
Chiefs 45 6 TD Β· 1 FG Β· 4 XP
Chargers 42 5 TD Β· 0 FG Β· 6 XPPatrick Mahomes 357 yds passingKenneth Walker 72 yds rushingLadd McConkey 147 yds receivingJaylon Johnson 11 tkl defenseTotal yards 439 Β· 436Passing yards 357 Β· 343Rushing yards 82 Β· 93Completions 26/41 Β· 31/48Yards per carry 4.9 Β· 4.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat Β· 28d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 45-42, solidifying their playoff position as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 357 yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his elite arm talent and precision throughout the contest. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground with 72 rushing yards, while the Chargersβ Ladd McConkey put on a receiving clinic, racking up 147 yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win for Los Angeles.
Defensively, the Chiefs made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Jaylon Johnson led the charge with 11 total tackles, ensuring that big plays were kept in check. A key moment came when Chamarri Conner intercepted a pass in the second half, stalling a Chargers drive and allowing Kansas City to maintain their lead down the stretch, ultimately sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 26/41 | 63% | 357 | 5 | 0 | 130.7 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 31/48 | 65% | 343 | 1 | 1 | 83.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 14 | 72 | 5.1 | β | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 4 | 17 | 4.3 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 17 | 68 | 4.0 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kimani VidalHB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | β | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 3 | -10 | -3.3 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 8 | 110 | 13.8 | 11 | 2 | 24 | 1 |
| Tyquan ThorntonWR | 2 | 81 | 40.5 | 71 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 11 | 147 | 13.4 | 73 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Travis KelceTE | 6 | 65 | 10.8 | 16 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 22 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Daniel BellingerTE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec IngoldFB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Jaylon JohnsonCB | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George KarlaftisLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Derwin James JrSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair TartDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleySAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 4 | 46 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |