Los Angeles
Chargers
0-5
28
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 28-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. Both teams entered the game with high stakes, looking to secure crucial momentum as the season approaches its midpoint.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert delivered a standout performance, throwing for 241 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Tre' Harris emerged as his top target, racking up 99 receiving yards, while Kenneth Walker of the Chiefs put up an impressive 130 rushing yards on the ground, keeping Kansas City competitive throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers made critical plays that shifted the momentum. Derwin James Jr. led the team with six total tackles, while Akheem Mesidor's two sacks put pressure on the Chiefs' offensive line. Donte Jackson's timely interception in the second half proved to be a turning point, as it halted a potential scoring drive and allowed the Chargers to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 19 | 12 | 63% | 241 | 3 | 1 | 124.4 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 30 | 21 | 70% | 224 | 2 | 2 | 85.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 17 | 130 | 7.6 | 44 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 9 | 28 | 3.1 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 99 | 49.5 | 73 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 27 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 6 | 62 | 10.3 | 40 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 8 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 23 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 8 | 43 | 5.4 | 48 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 18 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R.J. Mickens | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

