Los Angeles
Chargers
15-3
28
FINAL
42
Kansas City
Chiefs
17-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Kansas City Chiefs secured a decisive 42-28 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in the Divisional Round of the 2026 season, advancing in the playoffs and showcasing their offensive firepower. With both teams vying for a spot in the next round, the Chiefs emerged as the dominant force on their home turf.
Patrick Mahomes was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 323 yards and five touchdowns, making every offensive possession count. Kenneth Walker contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 116 rushing yards, while Rashee Rice was a standout in the passing game, finishing with 166 receiving yards. Together, they formed a lethal trio that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, with R Mason Thomas recording two sacks and Kristian Fulton grabbing an interception to halt a potential Chargers comeback. Kansas City's defense played a critical role, particularly during a pivotal moment in the third quarter when they forced a turnover on downs that shifted the momentum firmly in their favor. With solid tackling from Mansoor Delane, who led the team with four total tackles, the Chiefs were able to maintain control and ultimately secure their spot in the next playoff round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 323 | 5 | 0 | 142.9 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 15 | 63% | 305 | 2 | 1 | 116.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 7 | 116 | 16.6 | 12 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 166 | 41.5 | 52 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 5 | 127 | 25.4 | 54 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 94 | 31.3 | 22 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 20 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevon Diggs | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

