Los Angeles
Chargers
3-2
49
FINAL
39
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling shootout, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 49-39, solidifying their position in the competitive AFC West. This Week 6 matchup proved crucial as both teams aimed to establish momentum heading into the second half of the season.
Justin Herbert was a standout for Los Angeles, throwing for 295 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his elite passing ability. Complementing Herbert's performance was Omarion Hampton, who rushed for an impressive 147 yards, consistently breaking through the Chiefs' defense and keeping the chains moving. On the receiving end, Xavier Worthy shined for Kansas City, racking up 178 yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the game featured some standout plays, but it was ultimately the Chargers' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities that made the difference. Kansas City's Jadon Canady led the team with four total tackles, while Khyiris Tonga recorded a sack, putting pressure on Herbert at key moments. However, the turning point came when the Chargers' defense managed to tighten up in the second half, allowing Los Angeles to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 12 | 295 | 4 | 3 | 99.6 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 28 | 11 | 292 | 3 | 2 | 84.2 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 147 | 11.3 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 7 | 29 | 4.1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 178 | 59.3 | 3 | 72 | 1 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 6 | 127 | 21.2 | 3 | 56 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 73 | 36.5 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 64 | 21.3 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khyiris Tonga | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 31 |

