Los Angeles
Chargers
3-2
26
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers narrowly defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 26-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams coming off strong performances, the stakes were high as they battled for divisional supremacy.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert showcased his arm talent, throwing for 298 yards and connecting with Brenen Thompson for crucial receptions, as Thompson racked up an impressive 133 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton contributed significantly on the ground, leading his team with 74 rushing yards to keep the Chiefs' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Chargers managed to contain Patrick Mahomes effectively, limiting his impact despite his two touchdown passes. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Chargers' defense made a key stop, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory. With Drue Tranquill leading the Chiefs' defense with six tackles, it was not enough to overcome the Chargers' offensive firepower in this closely contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 20 | 17 | 298 | 2 | 0 | 152.0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 20 | 264 | 2 | 0 | 134.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 15 | 74 | 4.9 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 12 | 32 | 2.7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 133 | 44.3 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | WR | 7 | 130 | 18.6 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 7 | 54 | 7.7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deane Leonard | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendall Williamson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 36 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

