Los Angeles
Chargers
4-7
27
FINAL
21
Kansas City
Chiefs
4-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Los Angeles Chargers topped the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for a critical victory, the Chargers emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle that showcased their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Los Angeles was quarterback Justin Herbert, who threw for 273 yards and two touchdowns, connecting effectively with his top target, Quentin Johnston, who racked up 92 receiving yards. The dynamic duo played a pivotal role in the Chargers' offensive strategy, as they consistently moved the chains and found the end zone when it mattered most.
On the defensive side, the Chargers put forth a formidable effort, highlighted by Nakobe Dean's team-leading eight tackles and Trey Moore's two sacks, which disrupted the Chiefs' offensive rhythm. The game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Herbert orchestrated a crucial drive, effectively sealing the victory while the Chargers' defense held strong against a desperate Kansas City comeback attempt.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | QB | 24 | 18 | 75% | 273 | 2 | 1 | 122.3 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 21 | 14 | 67% | 157 | 1 | 0 | 104.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 18 | 82 | 4.6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 11 | 49 | 4.5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 13 | 43 | 3.3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Nicholas Singleton | HB | 8 | 19 | 2.4 | — | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Herbert | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Allgeier | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Pat Jenkins | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Johnston | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 16 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 2 | 75 | 37.5 | 58 | 1 | 60 | 1 |
| Oronde Gadsden | TE | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 12 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Dominic Lovett | WR | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Michael Mayer | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Noah Gray | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldric Faulk | REDGE | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bolton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | WILL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | LEDGE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daiyan Henley | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Weaver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaiden Patterson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Gillotte | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| **** Keys | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Silvers | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reed Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javonte Mason | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Durant | REDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Karlaftis | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamin Davis | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tarheeb Still | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaden Hicks | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 52 |
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

