Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
17
FINAL
23
Los Angeles
Chargers
0-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 23-17. This victory was crucial for the Chargers as they aimed to establish their dominance in the division early in the season.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert delivered a standout performance, throwing for 370 yards and two touchdowns, a testament to his precision and ability to find open receivers. Quentin Johnston was the primary benefactor, racking up an impressive 154 receiving yards, showcasing his skill in creating separation and making big plays downfield. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs had a strong showing on the ground with 116 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' air attack.
On the defensive side, Khalil Mack's presence was felt as he recorded a sack, contributing to the Chargers' ability to pressure the Chiefs' offense. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense made a crucial stop, allowing them to maintain their lead and secure the win. Benjamin St-Juste led the Chiefs in tackles with seven, but the Chargers' balanced offensive onslaught proved too much to handle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 35 | 22 | 63% | 370 | 2 | 0 | 117.5 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 40 | 24 | 60% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 90.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 18 | 116 | 6.4 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 45 | 3.2 | 38 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 6 | 21 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 154 | 19.3 | 80 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 10 | 94 | 9.4 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 67 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | โ | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Jerand Bradley | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Cyrus Allen | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | โ | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier McKinney | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Del'Shawn Phillips | SAM | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Hicks | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brady Harrison | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Whaun Bentley | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Strong | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcus Harper | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 35 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 3 | 3 | 2 | 43 |

