Kansas City
Chiefs
9-6
28
FINAL
35
Los Angeles
Chargers
13-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers held off the Kansas City Chiefs with a final score of 35-28, securing their place in the playoff picture. The stakes were high as both teams battled for postseason positioning, making this victory crucial for the Chargers.
Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for an impressive 372 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Quentin Johnston also had a standout performance, racking up 152 receiving yards and providing Herbert with a reliable target downfield. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs put up a valiant effort on the ground, accumulating 143 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive prowess.
Defensively, the Chargers played a pivotal role in the outcome, with Akheem Mesidor contributing with half a sack, though the defense faced challenges against the Chiefs' running game. The turning point came in the fourth quarter when a key interception by the Chargers shifted the momentum, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win. L'Jarius Sneed led the Chiefs with nine total tackles, but Los Angeles' ability to capitalize on critical moments made all the difference.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 38 | 24 | 372 | 2 | 0 | 113.0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 37 | 24 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 75.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 21 | 143 | 6.8 | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 103 | 7.9 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 6 | 22 | 3.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Emari Demercado | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 9 | 152 | 16.9 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 3 | 87 | 29.0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| KJ Hamler | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Khalil Mack | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaree Caldwell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 37 |

