Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
25
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 25-21, solidifying their position in the early stages of the 2027 season. Both teams fought hard for supremacy, but the Chargers managed to outlast the Chiefs in a contest that showcased their resilience and determination.
Leading the offensive charge for Kansas City was quarterback Jayden Daniels, who threw for 211 yards and three touchdowns, displaying impressive poise under pressure. He connected effectively with Tre Tucker, who racked up 96 receiving yards, and also saw Jarquez Hunter contribute 61 rushing yards, making for a balanced offensive effort despite the loss.
The Chargers' defense proved to be a decisive factor in the game's outcome, with Michael Taaffe leading the way with six total tackles. Greg Rousseau's two sacks disrupted Kansas City's rhythm, while Amik Robertson's two interceptions were pivotal, turning the tide in favor of Los Angeles. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Robertson's second pick halted a promising drive, allowing the Chargers to secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 12 | 11 | 92% | 256 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 20 | 9 | 45% | 138 | 2 | 1 | 80.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Max Northcutt | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Tucker | WR | 7 | 96 | 13.7 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 27 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jarquez Hunter | HB | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 15 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Gio Duval | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damion Aiken | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr. | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kentrell Locke | SAM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 36 |
| Brayden Narveson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

