Chiefs at Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs 42, San Diego Chargers 31 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Chiefs 42 4 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Chargers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPPhilip Rivers 353 yds passingLarry Johnson 65 yds rushingKeenan McCardell 131 yds receivingDonnie Edwards 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 406 · 414Passing yards 310 · 353Rushing yards 96 · 61Completions 23/34 · 35/48Yards per carry 4.3 · 3.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs outlasted the San Diego Chargers with a final score of 42-31, clinching a crucial victory as the regular season comes to a close. Both teams were vying for playoff positioning, and the Chiefs showcased their resilience in a high-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Philip Rivers put on a show for the Chargers, throwing for 353 yards and four touchdowns, proving his prowess in the passing game. Keenan McCardell was his top target, racking up 131 receiving yards, while Larry Johnson led the ground attack for Kansas City with 65 rushing yards. The offensive fireworks made for an entertaining showdown as both teams traded blows throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Chargers managed to pressure the Chiefs, with Shawne Merriman recording a sack and Donnie Edwards contributing significantly with nine total tackles and an interception. However, the turning point came late in the third quarter when the Chiefs' defense made a timely stop, allowing their offense to capitalize and extend their lead. Despite the Chargers' efforts, it was Kansas City's ability to execute in critical moments that secured the win.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Brodie CroyleQB | 23/34 | 68% | 310 | 3 | 1 | 113.6 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Philip RiversQB | 35/48 | 73% | 353 | 4 | 1 | 112.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Larry JohnsonHB | 13 | 65 | 5.0 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin GriffinHB | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dante HallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samie ParkerWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony GonzalezTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brodie CroyleQB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Michael TurnerHB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Philip RiversQB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Az-Zahir HakimWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan McCardellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio GatesTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vincent JacksonWR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo NealFB | 5 | -5 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kris WilsonFB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Dante HallWR | 5 | 100 | 20.0 | 78 | 2 | 71 | 1 |
| Samie ParkerWR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 31 | 1 | 46 | 1 |
| Quentin GriffinHB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tony GonzalezTE | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Jason DunnTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eddie KennisonWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Larry JohnsonHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Keenan McCardellWR | 10 | 131 | 13.1 | 26 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Vincent JacksonWR | 12 | 121 | 10.1 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Antonio GatesTE | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 20 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Az-Zahir HakimWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 1 |
| Michael TurnerHB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Brandon ManumaleunaTE | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Lorenzo NealFB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Bernard PollardSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin SappCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick JohnsonMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty LawCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamba HaliDT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendrell BellREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keyaron FoxSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared AllenLEDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lenny WallsFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan SimsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kawika MitchellMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristofor GriffinWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrad PageCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Donnie EdwardsMIKE | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon McCreeFS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Randall GodfreyWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christopher HopeSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antonio CromartieCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam JonesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal WilliamsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon McKinneyDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shawne MerrimanSAM | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stephen CooperMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert MathisREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaun PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin JammerCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drayton FlorenceCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Lional DaltonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | |||
| Nate KaedingK | 1/1 | 4 | 34 |
| Other | |||
| Lawrence TynesK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |