Los Angeles
Chargers
0-0
41
FINAL
0
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning display of dominance, the Los Angeles Chargers shut out the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 41-0, marking a powerful start to the 2028 season. With both teams eager to make a statement, the Chargers executed their game plan flawlessly, leaving the Chiefs searching for answers on both sides of the ball.
Bo Nix led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for 289 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the offense. He connected with Will Mallory, who lit up the field with 138 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the game. TreVeyon Henderson added to the offensive onslaught with 73 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced attack that kept the Chiefs' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, highlighted by Kain Medrano's seven total tackles and Segun Olubi's two sacks, which consistently pressured the Kansas City offense. The turning point came early in the second quarter when JT Woods intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Los Angeles. This stellar defensive performance not only secured the shutout but also set the tone for a Chargers team that looks poised to make a deep playoff run this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 17 | 44% | 289 | 4 | 2 | 82.1 |
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 29 | 15 | 52% | 162 | 0 | 4 | 28.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 8 | 73 | 9.1 | 16 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 15 | 53 | 3.5 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Iamaleava | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Tucker | HB | 4 | -4 | -1.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Mallory | TE | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 81 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 12 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 17 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Trey Benson | HB | 6 | 38 | 6.3 | 62 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dorian Fleming | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Evan Stewart | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kain Medrano | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Hunter | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Segun Olubi | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarvarius Moore | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodrick Pleasant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Tucker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Niemann | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Surtain II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jarrick Bernard-Converse | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Trey Smack | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

