Kansas City
Chiefs
4-2
19
FINAL
27
Los Angeles
Chargers
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 27-19, securing a vital win as the regular season nears its conclusion. This victory not only boosts the Chargers' playoff hopes but also serves as a significant confidence booster heading into the postseason.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his prowess, throwing for 263 yards and a touchdown, effectively guiding his team through a tough contest. His key target, tight end David Njoku, made a significant impact, racking up 87 receiving yards to keep the chains moving. The Chiefs found their offensive star in Kenneth Walker, who rushed for an impressive 124 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' balanced attack.
Defensively, the game turned on a crucial third-quarter interception that halted a promising drive from the Chiefs. Although L'Jarius Sneed led the Chiefs with 10 tackles and Ashton Gillotte contributed with two sacks, the Chargers' defense managed to stifle Kansas City's momentum when it mattered most. The combination of timely stops and opportunistic plays ultimately secured the Chargers' victory in a hard-fought battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 29 | 81% | 263 | 1 | 0 | 106.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 38 | 20 | 53% | 202 | 1 | 0 | 76.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 16 | 124 | 7.8 | 66 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 17 | 84 | 4.9 | 32 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 5 | 4 | 0.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 28 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 10 | 86 | 8.6 | 23 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 10 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 10 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von Miller | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samuel Womack III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 43 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24 |

