Los Angeles
Chargers
2-3
40
FINAL
38
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 1d ago
In a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-38, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high expectations, but it was the Chargers who emerged victorious in this offensive showdown, showcasing their resilience and skill under pressure. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert stole the spotlight with a remarkable performance, throwing for an impressive 420 yards and five touchdowns. His ability to connect with receivers downfield was instrumental in keeping the momentum on the Chargers' side. Meanwhile, Kansas City's Xavier Worthy had a standout game of his own, racking up 199 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome Herbert's brilliance. Defensively, the game turned in favor of the Chargers thanks to two crucial interceptions by Derwin James Jr., which stifled the Chiefs' scoring opportunities at critical moments. Despite a solid effort from Kansas City's Lewis Cine, who recorded five total tackles, the Chargers' defense ultimately made the plays that mattered most, allowing them to hold off a late-game surge by the Chiefs and secure the win.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Justin HerbertQB251352%42052103.7
Patrick MahomesQB321650%4143487.4
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Kenneth WalkerHB10575.7111180
Patrick MahomesQB11515.0—0150
Omarion HamptonHB4143.550100
Alec IngoldFB273.51050
Keaton MitchellHB2-1-0.51010
Justin HerbertQB1-1-1.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Xavier WorthyWR619933.2622640
KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR416140.3412730
Jeff CaldwellWR615025.0451630
Quentin JohnstonWR39632.0481660
Omarion HamptonHB27336.5431650
Ladd McConkeyWR35919.790280
Omari EvansWR23718.530230
Derius DavisWR13131.0131310
Travis KelceTE22814.050230
Defense
Box score: defensive stats by player
PlayerPosTKLSACKINTFFPD
Derwin James JrSS20200
JT WoodsFS30100
Lewis CineSS50001
Jonathon CooperLEDG00.5100
Mansoor DelaneCB00100
Nick BarrettDT21000
Travis HunterCB40001
Nick BoltonMIKE00101
George KarlaftisLEDG11000
Jaden HicksFS20000
Donte JacksonCB20001
Jadon CanadySS20000
Tarheeb StillSS20000
Derrick HarmonDT10.5000
Jahdae BarronCB20000
Khyiris TongaDT10000
Akheem MesidorREDG10001
R Mason ThomasLEDG10000
Troy AndersenWILL10000
Jeffrey BassaWILL00.5000
Drue TranquillWILL00.5000
Peter WoodsDT10000
Marlowe WaxMIKE10000
Chamarri ConnerSS10000
Troy DyeWILL10000
L'Jarius SneedCB00002
Kristian FultonCB00001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Cameron DickerK0000
Harrison ButkerK11526