Los Angeles
Chargers
2-3
43
FINAL
49
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 6 clash, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 49-43, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. Both teams came into the matchup looking to secure a crucial win, but it was the Chiefs who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes put on a dazzling display, throwing for five touchdowns and showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Running back Kenneth Walker was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 216 rushing yards, while Xavier Worthy torched the Chargers' secondary with 193 receiving yards, proving to be Mahomes' go-to target throughout the game.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs made key stops when it mattered most, with Mansoor Delane's interception serving as a pivotal moment in the game. Despite the Chargers' offensive firepower, which included Justin Herbert's 287 passing yards, the Chiefs' defense held strong, particularly in the second half, allowing them to maintain their lead and ultimately clinch the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 16 | 67% | 287 | 5 | 2 | 112.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 17 | 13 | 76% | 271 | 5 | 0 | 157.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 15 | 216 | 14.4 | 82 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 10 | 71 | 7.1 | 29 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 6 | 193 | 32.2 | 171 | 3 | 71 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 21 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Brenen Thompson | WR | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 24 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Kenneth Walker | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L'Jarius Sneed | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Hart | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Roland-Wallace | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Dye | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |

