Los Angeles
Chargers
3-0
34
FINAL
29
Kansas City
Chiefs
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers outlasted the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 34-29, keeping their playoff hopes alive early in the 2027 season. Both teams entered the game looking to establish momentum, but it was the Chargers who ultimately secured the victory in a tightly contested battle.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his elite talent, throwing for 343 yards and four touchdowns, making critical plays that kept his team ahead. Despite the Chiefs' impressive efforts on offense, it was Herbert's connection with his receivers that proved decisive, allowing Los Angeles to maintain a slight edge throughout the game. Chiefs running back Jahmyr Gibbs put up a stellar 142 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to counter Herbert's aerial assault.
Defensively, the Chiefs struggled to contain the Chargers' offensive firepower, while the Chargers' defense managed to capitalize on key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Despite individual standout performances, including a solid game from Chiefs linebacker Denzel Washington, the Chargers' ability to make timely plays on both sides of the ball proved the difference in this high-stakes clash.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 343 | 4 | 2 | 113.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 24 | 11 | 46% | 231 | 1 | 3 | 54.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 15 | 142 | 9.5 | 23 | 3 | 37 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 8 | 41 | 5.1 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 29 | 2.1 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 3 | 154 | 51.3 | 25 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 104 | 20.8 | 15 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 6 | 101 | 16.8 | 36 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 46 | 46.0 | 32 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 39 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 23 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Leon McBride | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Washington | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Nwankpa | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin McDougald | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Barryn Sorrell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sean Christie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Brackett | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlowe Wax | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 45 |

