Kansas City
Chiefs
7-8
0
FINAL
25
Los Angeles
Chargers
8-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Kansas City Chiefs 25-0 in Week 17 of the 2026 season, securing a crucial victory as they head into the playoffs. This game not only showcased the Chargers' strength but also highlighted the Chiefs' struggles, leaving them searching for answers as the season winds down.
Chargers quarterback Bryce Young was the standout on offense, throwing for 233 yards and a touchdown, effectively leading his team throughout the contest. Young's connection with receiver Troy Franklin, who racked up 82 receiving yards, proved to be a key element of the Chargers' offensive success. While Jonathan Taylor managed just 39 rushing yards, the team's passing game was more than enough to carry the load.
Defensively, the Chargers were relentless, with Mason Graham making a significant impact by recording four sacks. Their pressure on the Chiefs' offense was a pivotal factor in the game, stifling any momentum Kansas City hoped to build. The turning point came early when the Chargers' defense forced the Chiefs into a three-and-out, setting the tone for a game that would be dominated by Los Angeles on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Young | QB | 27 | 21 | 78% | 233 | 1 | 2 | 84.1 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 22 | 9 | 41% | 90 | 0 | 3 | 13.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 16 | 39 | 2.4 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | -18 | -3.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 12 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 21 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 5 | 44 | 8.8 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Conklin | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Clark | FS | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffery Simmons | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Foyesade Oluokun | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Murray | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Markquese Bell | SS | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilal Nichols | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Barrett Carter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domonique Orange | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 3 | 4 | 2 | 47 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

