Los Angeles
Chargers
5-0
28
FINAL
27
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 28-27, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This contest showcased the fierce rivalry between the two AFC West teams, with playoff implications hanging in the balance as both squads battled for divisional supremacy.
Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs with a strong performance, throwing for 283 yards and two touchdowns, while Kenneth Walker dominated on the ground with 152 rushing yards. Quentin Johnston emerged as a key target for the Chargers, racking up 99 receiving yards, helping to keep the chains moving at critical moments. The offensive display from both teams kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays that tipped the scales in their favor. Elijah Molden recorded seven total tackles, providing a steady presence, while Donte Jackson’s timely interception proved to be a game-changer in the closing moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense stifled a potential game-winning drive from Mahomes and the Chiefs, ultimately sealing a hard-fought victory for Los Angeles.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 283 | 2 | 3 | 84.7 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 23 | 16 | 70% | 258 | 2 | 2 | 99.5 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 20 | 152 | 7.6 | 38 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 97 | 6.5 | 19 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 49 | 12.3 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 99 | 19.8 | 72 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| George Pickens | WR | 3 | 75 | 25.0 | 44 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 50 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 70 | 7.8 | 65 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 23 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 60 | 60.0 | 1 | 0 | 60 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 8 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 37 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

