Chiefs Beat Chargers 22-6 in Week 6
Kansas City Chiefs 22, Los Angeles Chargers 6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Patrick Mahomes went 23 of 30 for 272 yards with 1 interception.
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 on Sunday, October 18 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs are 5-0 and the Chargers are 0-6.
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Final How did the scoring go?
The Chiefs led 9-3 after the first quarter, 19-3 at halftime, and 19-6 after three quarters. The Chiefs scored first on a Harrison Butker 44-yard field goal with 11:20 left in the first quarter. The final points came on a Harrison Butker 30-yard field goal for the Chiefs in the fourth quarter.
Who led the way?
For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 23 of 30 for 272 yards with 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III had 19 carries for 128 yards and 2 touchdowns, and Xavier Worthy caught 7 passes for 73 yards. For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 22 of 37 for 204 yards with 1 interception and led the team on the ground, where he had 5 carries for 26 yards, and Quentin Johnston caught 1 pass for 57 yards.
What do the team stats show?
The Chiefs outgained the Chargers 422 to 259 in total yards. Each team turned the ball over twice. On third down, the Chargers went 5-16 and the Chiefs went 3-10. Time of possession was 29:34 for the Chargers and 30:26 for the Chiefs.
How did the AI prediction hold up?
Touchdown Week's AI Prediction had the Chiefs winning, with a projected score of Chargers 13, Chiefs 30 at high confidence. Right winner, with the margin off by 1. Kenneth Walker III ran for 128 yards and two touchdowns and Kansas City led 19-3 at halftime. The Chargers have lost 11 straight and scored six points.
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