Los Angeles
Chargers
1-1
10
FINAL
24
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 3 matchup, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers 24-10, solidifying their position early in the 2027 season. The victory was crucial for the Chiefs, who aimed to maintain momentum in a competitive division.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite talent, throwing for two touchdowns while orchestrating the offense with precision. Justin Herbert put up solid numbers for the Chargers, racking up 304 passing yards and connecting with Tee Higgins for a standout performance, as Higgins accumulated 104 receiving yards. However, it was the Chiefs' balanced attack that ultimately secured the victory, with Kenneth Walker contributing 58 rushing yards to keep the Chargers' defense guessing.
Defensively, the Chiefs were formidable, led by Peter Woods, who recorded a crucial sack that disrupted Herbert's rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Mahomes connected with a touchdown pass that shifted the momentum firmly in Kansas City's favor. While the Chargers fought valiantly, they couldn't overcome the Chiefs' defensive pressure and strategic execution, sealing the game with a strong second half.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 41 | 26 | 63% | 304 | 1 | 0 | 93.9 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 34 | 23 | 68% | 188 | 2 | 0 | 101.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 19 | 58 | 3.1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 5 | 20 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 11 | 7 | 0.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | HB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tee Higgins | WR | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 7 | 70 | 10.0 | 18 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 9 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trey'Dez Green | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Luke Reynolds | TE | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Ingold | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyron Crawford | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Barrett | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Locke | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeffrey Bassa | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Kiser | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah Abraham | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nathan Jackson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25 |

