Los Angeles
Chargers
1-4
46
FINAL
43
Kansas City
Chiefs
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 46-43, in a high-scoring affair that showcased the offensive firepower of both teams. With playoff implications looming, this victory solidifies the Chargers' position in the standings and adds pressure on the Chiefs to regroup.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was exceptional, throwing for 5 touchdowns and consistently finding his targets throughout the game. Despite the pressure from Kansas City's defense, which included a sack from R Mason Thomas, Herbert's precision passing was complemented by the impressive performance of the Chargers' receiving corps. On the other side, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes amassed 334 passing yards, but it was the rushing prowess of Kenneth Walker, who racked up 143 yards on the ground, that kept Kansas City competitive.
Defensively, the Chargers made crucial plays that swung momentum their way, highlighted by R.J. Mickens’ interception that halted a Chiefs drive in the second half. Derwin James Jr. led the Chargers with 4 total tackles, contributing to a defense that bent but did not break, ultimately sealing the victory in a nail-biting finish. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense held strong, allowing Herbert and the offense to capitalize and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 29 | 17 | 59% | 334 | 3 | 4 | 93.8 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 26 | 15 | 58% | 217 | 5 | 3 | 84.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 20 | 143 | 7.2 | 32 | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 8 | 82 | 10.3 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 8 | 61 | 7.6 | 15 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Emmett Johnson | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 9 | 6 | 0.7 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 101 | 33.7 | 17 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 100 | 33.3 | 99 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 31 | 1 | 29 | 2 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 54 | 18.0 | 47 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 35 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 28 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 39 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Nick Singleton | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| R.J. Mickens | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daron Payne | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 52 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 55 |

