Los Angeles
Chargers
4-1
56
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Kansas City Chiefs 56-21 in Week 6 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Chargers made a powerful statement, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength against a division rival.
Quarterback Jordan Love led the charge for Los Angeles, throwing for a staggering 463 yards and an impressive seven touchdowns, setting the tone early and often. Wide receiver Xavier Worthy was a standout target, racking up 380 receiving yards, making him a nightmare for the Chiefs' secondary. Together, they formed a lethal combination that the Kansas City defense struggled to contain throughout the game.
The Chargers' defense also played a critical role in securing the win, with Greg Newsome II leading the team with five total tackles. Nnamdi Madubuike added a sack, while Maxwell Hairston came up with an interception, halting any momentum the Chiefs attempted to build. The turning point came early in the second half when the Chargers' defense forced a turnover, allowing Love and the offense to extend their lead and ultimately seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Love | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 463 | 7 | 0 | 150.5 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 200 | 0 | 2 | 55.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 9 | 380 | 42.2 | 120 | 6 | 68 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 8 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 32 | 0 | 46 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 13 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | WR | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas Harper | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Matt Araiza | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

