Kansas City
Chiefs
4-5
66
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Chargers
6-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane Week 16 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers 66-35, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season winds down. The Chiefs showcased their offensive prowess, while the Chargers fought valiantly but ultimately fell short in a game that featured explosive plays from both sides.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a masterclass performance, throwing for four touchdowns and helping the Chiefs amass a staggering total yardage. Justin Herbert put up impressive numbers as well, leading all passers with 343 yards, but it was Omarion Hampton's remarkable 260 rushing yards that highlighted the Chargers’ ground game. Xavier Worthy was a standout target for Mahomes, racking up 188 receiving yards and contributing significantly to Kansas City's scoring spree.
Defensively, the Chiefs made key plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Chamarri Conner led the team with eight total tackles, while Sean Christie was a disruptive force on the defensive line, recording three sacks. R Mason Thomas added an interception, capping off a dominant defensive effort that stifled any potential Chargers comeback, particularly during a critical stretch in the second half where the Chiefs held Los Angeles scoreless for over ten minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 343 | 3 | 4 | 87.8 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 12 | 8 | 67% | 312 | 4 | 1 | 114.5 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 20 | 260 | 13.0 | 155 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 16 | 128 | 8.0 | 15 | 4 | 69 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Trevor Doughty | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 188 | 62.7 | 34 | 2 | 87 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 82 | 11.7 | 27 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 81 | 27.0 | 30 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 52 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Leon McBride | TE | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 39 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 25 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 1 | 17 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean Christie | LEDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Brackett | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin McDougald | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Washington | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Felix Anudike-Uzomah | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barryn Sorrell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 9 | 63 |

