Los Angeles
Chargers
4-1
14
FINAL
35
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers 35-14, showcasing their dominance at home. This victory not only boosts Kansas City's playoff aspirations but also solidifies their position within the competitive AFC landscape.
Patrick Mahomes delivered a stellar performance, throwing for three touchdowns and maintaining the offensive rhythm throughout the game. Meanwhile, Kenneth Walker was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 162 rushing yards that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. For Los Angeles, Justin Herbert did his best to keep pace, amassing 309 passing yards and finding standout receiver Quentin Johnston, who tallied an eye-catching 231 receiving yards.
Defensively, the Chiefs were relentless, particularly led by Kyron Johnson, who recorded three sacks, disrupting Herbert's rhythm all afternoon. Jaden Hicks also made his mark with a crucial interception and three total tackles, contributing to a defense that made timely stops to thwart any potential Chargers comeback. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Kansas City scored back-to-back touchdowns, creating a gap that Los Angeles struggled to close.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 25 | 13 | 309 | 2 | 2 | 90.2 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 7 | 6 | 158 | 3 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 13 | 162 | 12.5 | 2 | 71 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | -14 | -14.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 8 | 231 | 28.9 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 76 | 76.0 | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 45 | 22.5 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyron Johnson | LEDG | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine Pratt | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kristian Fulton | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

