Los Angeles
Chargers
1-4
20
FINAL
42
Kansas City
Chiefs
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 6 showdown, the Kansas City Chiefs topped the Los Angeles Chargers with a final score of 42-20. The victory keeps the Chiefs firmly in the playoff hunt as they continue to assert their dominance in the division.
Patrick Mahomes showcased his elite quarterbacking skills, throwing for an impressive 364 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Chiefs' offense to a commanding performance. Xavier Worthy was his favorite target, racking up 218 receiving yards, making big plays that kept the Chargers' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, LaDainian Tomlinson put forth a valiant effort for the Chargers, rushing for 237 yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Chiefs’ offensive barrage.
Defensively, the Chiefs were able to stifle the Chargers at crucial moments, forcing them to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Mahomes connected with Worthy for a 65-yard touchdown, pushing the lead to three scores and effectively putting the game out of reach. The Chargers struggled to respond, highlighting the Chiefs' ability to capitalize on defensive stops and maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 18 | 14 | 78% | 364 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 6 | 3 | 50% | 23 | 0 | 0 | 59.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 16 | 237 | 14.8 | 12 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Jamaal Charles | HB | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 5 | 218 | 43.6 | 50 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 4 | 82 | 20.5 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jamaal Charles | HB | 3 | 58 | 19.3 | 58 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Darren Waller | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Hart | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mansoor Delane | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teair Tart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadon Canady | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney Harrison | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 6 | 0 |

