Los Angeles
Chargers
4-1
35
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 35-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for the Chargers, who aimed to establish dominance in the highly competitive AFC West.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his prowess, throwing for 209 yards and leading the offense effectively. Running back Omarion Hampton was a standout performer, racking up 118 rushing yards and adding a dynamic element to the Chargers' ground game. Wide receiver Oronde Gadsden also made his mark, finishing with 110 receiving yards, providing Herbert with a reliable target throughout the contest.
Defensively, Khalil Mack made a significant impact with a key sack, disrupting the Chiefs' offensive rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second quarter, when the Chargers' defense stifled a promising Kansas City drive, allowing the Chargers to extend their lead. Despite a commendable effort from Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who tossed two touchdown passes, the Chargers' cohesive defense ultimately held off any comeback attempts.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 22 | 13 | 59% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 121.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 23 | 12 | 52% | 181 | 2 | 0 | 107.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 9 | 118 | 13.1 | 100 | 1 | 87 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 9 | 76 | 8.4 | 8 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 6 | 55 | 9.2 | 9 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 92 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 102 | 20.4 | 39 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 19 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarvarius Moore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Cochrane | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Farley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

