Chiefs at Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers 39, Kansas City Chiefs 38 · Next Gen Dynasty
Final Score
Chiefs 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XP
Chargers 39 5 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPPatrick Mahomes 407 yds passingOmarion Hampton 73 yds rushingJeff Caldwell 179 yds receivingKhalil Mack 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 418 · 396Passing yards 365 · 308Rushing yards 53 · 88Completions 28/39 · 19/27Yards per carry 5.9 · 6.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 20d ago
In a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 39-38, securing a crucial victory as the season nears its close. Both teams entered the game with playoff implications hanging in the balance, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in a nail-biter that showcased their resilience.
Patrick Mahomes had a stellar performance for the Chiefs, throwing for 407 yards and five touchdowns, while Jeff Caldwell was his favorite target, racking up 179 receiving yards. On the ground, Omarion Hampton led the Chargers with 73 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced offensive attack that kept Kansas City's defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers made key stops when it mattered most, with Khalil Mack recording two sacks and Donte Jackson snagging an interception. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Jackson's interception gave Los Angeles the momentum to secure the win, proving that timely defensive plays can shift the tides in high-stakes matchups.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | ||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 28/39 | 72% | 407 | 5 | 2 | 123.6 |
| Chargers | ||||||
| Justin HerbertQB | 19/27 | 70% | 321 | 4 | 2 | 118.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Patrick MahomesQB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 11 | 73 | 6.6 | 19 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Justin HerbertQB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||||
| Jeff CaldwellWR | 10 | 179 | 17.9 | 64 | 3 | 41 | 0 |
| Travis KelceTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 18 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Kenneth WalkerHB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Chargers | |||||||
| Omarion HamptonHB | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 86 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Brenen ThompsonWR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 21 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Rashee RiceWR | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 33 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkeyWR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Xavier WorthyWR | 6 | 97 | 16.2 | 38 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Quentin JohnstonWR | 3 | 90 | 30.0 | 39 | 2 | 41 | 0 |
| David NjokuTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||||
| Jadon CanadySS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue TranquillWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BoltonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey BassaWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper McDonaldMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden HicksSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chargers | |||||
| Daiyan HenleyMIKE | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HartCB | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah MoldenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Genesis SmithSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malachi MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb StillCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem MesidorREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin EboigbeDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Khalil MackREDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte JacksonCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JonesDT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius SneedCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri ConnerSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn PhillipsSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beanie Bishop JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | |||
| Harrison ButkerK | 1/1 | 5 | 45 |
| Chargers | |||
| Cameron DickerK | 1/1 | 4 | 38 |