Los Angeles
Chargers
1-4
35
FINAL
28
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Kansas City Chiefs 35-28, solidifying their place in the playoff hunt. This victory not only showcased the Chargers' offensive firepower but also marked a critical moment in their season as they aim to maintain momentum against tough competition.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was nothing short of spectacular, racking up 276 passing yards and throwing five touchdown passes, effectively leading his team to victory. Brenen Thompson complemented Herbert’s performance with a stellar receiving game, amassing 121 yards. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs put forth a valiant effort on the ground with 136 rushing yards, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Chargers were anchored by Nick Bosa, who contributed significantly with five total tackles and two sacks, disrupting the Chiefs' offensive rhythm. Genesis Smith also stepped up with two crucial interceptions, which proved to be game-changers. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when Smith's second pick thwarted a promising Chiefs drive, allowing the Chargers to maintain their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 27 | 17 | 276 | 5 | 2 | 105.8 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 14 | 7 | 194 | 3 | 3 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 21 | 136 | 6.5 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 77 | 5.5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumeren | FB | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 7 | 121 | 17.3 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 112 | 56.0 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

