Chiefs at Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs 28, Los Angeles Chargers 14 · Madden 27 Next Gen LG
Final Score
Chiefs 28 3 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Chargers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPPatrick Mahomes 288 yds passingKenneth Walker 114 yds rushingBrenen Thompson 95 yds receivingMansoor Delane 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 469 · 361Passing yards 288 · 273Rushing yards 181 · 88Completions 24/36 · 17/40Yards per carry 6.2 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers 28-14 in a decisive Week 17 matchup that solidified their playoff positioning. With the stakes high as both teams vied for postseason seeding, the Chiefs emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for Kansas City, throwing for 288 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating why he remains one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Complementing Mahomes' aerial attack, Kenneth Walker rushed for 114 yards, consistently moving the chains and keeping the Chargers' defense on its heels. The Chiefs' offensive execution was on full display, as they managed to maintain control of the game and effectively capitalize on their opportunities.
Defensively, the Chiefs made significant contributions, particularly with Mansoor Delane's interception that shifted momentum in their favor. The Chargers' inability to contain Mahomes and the running game was a crucial factor in the outcome, allowing Kansas City to build an early lead. Khalil Mack's half-sack was a bright spot for Los Angeles, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chiefs' relentless offensive attack. As the game progressed, it became clear that Kansas City's defense, coupled with their explosive offense, was the winning formula for this pivotal matchup.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 24/36 | 67% | 288 | 3 | 0 | 118.7 |
Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 17/40 | 43% | 273 | 1 | 2 | 53.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||||
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 12 | 114 | 9.5 | 55 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 14 | 64 | 4.6 | 46 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen RoyalsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis KelceTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick MahomesQB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Kimani VidalHB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keaton MitchellHB | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Calvin RidleyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 21 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 23 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Travis KelceTE | 7 | 76 | 10.9 | 35 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Noah GrayTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brashard SmithHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Ben VanSumerenFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||||
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 2 | 95 | 47.5 | 85 | 1 | 85 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 15 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 4 |
| Calvin RidleyWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Donovan EdwardsHB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omarion HamptonHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||||
| Mansoor DelaneCB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi GilmanFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton GillotteREDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian FultonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason ThomasLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter WoodsDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack PyburnLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris TongaDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chargers | |||||
| Tarheeb StillCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil MackREDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| R.J. MickensFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan HenleyWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BarrettDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud DupreeLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe WaxMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree CaldwellDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damarri MathisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 2/2 | 2 | 40 |
Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |
