Final2022 Week 11

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 11 2022

Kansas City Chiefs

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30

Los Angeles Chargers

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27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs6731430
Chargers10100727

KC 30LAC 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    27.5PPR pts

    20/34, 329 YDS, 3 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Kelce

    KC · TE

    35.5PPR pts

    6 REC, 115 YDS, 3 TD

  • Chargers leader

    Joshua Palmer

    LAC · WR

    30.6PPR pts

    8 REC, 106 YDS, 2 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Nick Bolton

    KC

    1 INT, 14 TKL

Chiefs 30, Chargers 27: Kansas City rallies from 7 down at halftime

Kansas City erased a 20–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 17–7 after the break to win 30–27. The Chiefs finished with a 485–365 edge in total offense and averaged 7.8 yards per play.

The Chargers went 8-for-14 on third down and committed two turnovers.

The two teams meet again in Week 6 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +2.2 yards/play KC 7.8 · LAC 5.6
  • +1 turnover margin KC 1 · LAC 2 turnovers
  • +120 total yards KC 485 · LAC 365

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Chargers
ChiefsStatChargers
7.8Yards per play5.6
1Turnovers2
485Total yards365
Other team stats
62Plays65
50%Third-down conversion57%
27:41Time of possession32:19

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Chargers scored three touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayKCLAC
1st quarter
10:54KCHarrison Butker 33-yard FG Takes lead30
9:33LACJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 50-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP37
5:58KCHarrison Butker 52-yard FG67
2:35LACCameron Dicker 46-yard FG Extends lead610
2nd quarter
14:13KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 4-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP1310
3:31LACAustin Ekeler 1-yard TD run Takes leadCameron Dicker XP1317
0:14LACCameron Dicker 21-yard FG Extends lead1320
3rd quarter
6:22KCHarrison Butker 30-yard FG1620
4th quarter
14:50KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 32-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP2320
1:46LACJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 6-yard TD Takes leadCameron Dicker XP2327
0:31KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 17-yard TD Game winnerHarrison Butker XP3027

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Chargers, Week 11 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis KelceKCTE35.5 PTSTE1
  2. Joshua PalmerLACWR30.6 PTSWR3
  3. Patrick MahomesKCQB27.5 PTSQB2
  4. Justin HerbertLACQB20.7 PTSQB9

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB27.5QB220/34329304230120.8Start/Sit →
Justin HerbertLACQB20.7QB923/30280215170113.2Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis KelceKCTE35.5TE1TE———1061153Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR30.6WR3WR———1081062Start/Sit →
Austin EkelerLACRB18.0RB8RB1983122170Start/Sit →
Keenan AllenLACWR12.4WR29WR———85940Start/Sit →
Skyy MooreKCWR11.3WR33WR———65630Start/Sit →
Isiah PachecoKCRB10.7RB23RB151070————
Justin WatsonKCWR9.7WR42WR———43670
Jody FortsonKCTE7.1TE15TE———22510
DeAndre CarterLACWR6.3WR53WR———33330
Isaiah SpillerLACRB4.2RB44RB411022110
Noah GrayKCTE3.5TE31TE———32150Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR2.8WR80WR———41180Start/Sit →
Mike WilliamsLACWR2.5WR83WR———11150
Stone SmarttLACTE1.6TE43TE———1160Start/Sit →
Jerick McKinnonKCRB1.4RB60RB62401100
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB0.9RB64RB290————
Zander HorvathLACRB0.3RB71RB130————
Sony MichelLACRB0.1RB72RB110————
Kadarius ToneyKCWR0.0—WR———1000
Michael BandyLACWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Justin WatsonWR57 snaps88%
  2. Travis KelceTE51 snaps78%
  3. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR46 snaps71%
  4. Noah GrayTE39 snaps60%
  5. Jerick McKinnonRB34 snaps52%

Target Share31 targets

  1. Travis Kelce32%, 10 targets
  2. Skyy Moore19%, 6 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling13%, 4 targets
  4. Justin Watson13%, 4 targets
  5. Noah Gray10%, 3 targets
  6. Other13%, 4 targets

Carry Share27 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco56%, 15 carries
  2. Jerick McKinnon22%, 6 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes15%, 4 carries
  4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire7%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Joshua PalmerWR60 snaps92%
  2. DeAndre CarterWR53 snaps82%
  3. Austin EkelerRB45 snaps69%
  4. Keenan AllenWR44 snaps68%
  5. Tre' McKittyTE39 snaps60%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Joshua Palmer36%, 10 targets
  2. Keenan Allen29%, 8 targets
  3. DeAndre Carter11%, 3 targets
  4. Austin Ekeler7%, 2 targets
  5. Isaiah Spiller7%, 2 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler63%, 19 carries
  2. Justin Herbert17%, 5 carries
  3. Isaiah Spiller13%, 4 carries
  4. Sony Michel3%, 1 carries
  5. Zander Horvath3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Joshua PalmerLACWR6092%1036%0
Justin WatsonKCWR5788%413%0
DeAndre CarterLACWR5382%311%0
Travis KelceKCTE5178%1032%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4671%413%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4569%27%19
Keenan AllenLACWR4468%829%0
Tre' McKittyLACTE3960%00%0
Noah GrayKCTE3960%310%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB3452%13%6
Skyy MooreKCWR2742%619%0
Isiah PachecoKCRB2640%00%15
Richard RodgersLACTE2132%00%0
Stone SmarttLACTE1929%14%0
Jody FortsonKCTE1828%26%0
Isaiah SpillerLACRB1625%27%4
Kadarius ToneyKCWR1422%13%0
Michael BandyLACWR812%14%0
Zander HorvathLACRB812%00%1
Mike WilliamsLACWR69%14%0
Sony MichelLACRB58%00%1
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB58%00%2
Marcus KempKCWR46%00%0
Cornell PowellKCWR12%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+18.8Travis Kelce35.5 PTS vs 16.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−4.1Jerick McKinnon1.4 PTS vs 5.5 xFP
  • Highest expected volume17.6 xFPJustin Herbert20.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB20.717.6+3.1100%30 att—30517%13%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB27.517.0+10.5100%34 att—34415%00%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR30.616.7+13.992%34% tgt—000%1034%
Travis KelceKC · TE35.516.7+18.878%32% tgt—000%1032%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB18.015.6+2.469%63% car—01963%27%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR12.413.3−0.968%28% tgt—000%828%
Skyy MooreKC · WR11.310.0+1.342%19% tgt—000%619%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB10.79.7+1.040%56% car—01556%00%
Justin WatsonKC · WR9.76.7+3.088%13% tgt—000%413%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR2.86.7−3.971%13% tgt—000%413%
Isaiah SpillerLAC · RB4.25.9−1.725%13% car—0413%27%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB1.45.5−4.152%22% car—0622%13%
DeAndre CarterLAC · WR6.35.0+1.382%10% tgt—000%310%
Noah GrayKC · TE3.55.0−1.560%10% tgt—000%310%
Jody FortsonKC · TE7.13.3+3.828%6% tgt—000%26%
Kadarius ToneyKC · WR0.01.7−1.722%3% tgt—000%13%
Michael BandyLAC · WR0.01.7−1.712%3% tgt—000%13%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —2.51.7+0.89%3% tgt—000%13%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE1.61.7−0.129%3% tgt—000%13%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB0.91.3−0.48%7% car—027%00%
Sony MichelLAC · RB0.10.6−0.58%3% car—013%00%
Zander HorvathLAC · RB0.30.6−0.312%3% car—013%00%

Team totals: Chiefs 31 targets and 27 carries; Chargers 29 targets and 30 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Patrick Mahomes Ran hot

KC · QB · 27.5 pts on 17.0 expected

20 of 34 passing for 329 yards, 3 touchdowns; 4 carries for 23 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 20.7 pts on 17.6 expected

23 of 30 passing for 280 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception; 1 target (3% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards; 5 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Travis Kelce Ran hot

KC · TE · 35.5 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (32% of the team's), 6 catches for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Skyy Moore

KC · WR · 11.3 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 63 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Skyy Moore →

Joshua Palmer Ran hot

LAC · WR · 30.6 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (34% of the team's), 8 catches for 106 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →

Austin Ekeler Strong role

LAC · RB · 18.0 pts on 15.6 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards; 19 carries (63% of the team's) for 83 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Isiah Pacheco

KC · RB · 10.7 pts on 9.7 expected

15 carries (56% of the team's) for 107 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.7 expected.

Justin Watson

KC · WR · 9.7 pts on 6.7 expected

4 targets (13% of the team's), 3 catches for 67 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 6.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Skyy Moore played 42% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
  • Stock up: Isiah Pacheco played 40% of the snaps, up from a 21% season average.
  • Stock up: Justin Watson played 88% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Keenan Allen played 68% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock down: Michael Bandy played 12% of the snaps, down from a 44% season average.
  • Stock down: Mike Williams played 9% of the snaps, down from a 88% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toChiefs DChargers D
QBs20.115.7
RBs21.723.9
WRs32.629.0
TEs12.110.6

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 34% win probability, climbed as high as >99%, then lost.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 34%, stood at 67% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Mahomes → Kelce, 4-yd TD50% → 27%Q2 14:13
  2. +26Ekeler 1-yd TD run27% → 54%Q2 3:31
  3. −39Mahomes → Kelce, 32-yd TD65% → 26%Q4 14:50
  4. +87Herbert → Palmer, 6-yd TD9% → 95%Q4 1:46
  5. −99Mahomes → Kelce, 17-yd TD>99% → 1%Q4 0:31

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Chargers
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
62Plays65
56%Pass rate54%
9.2Yds / dropback7.1
6.0Yds / carry3.8
5/10Third downs8/14

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 3 fewer plays but gained 2.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • KC Kelce 32% · Moore 19% · Watson 13%
  • LAC Palmer 34% · Allen 28% · Carter 10%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Chargers
ResultKCLAC
Touchdowns33
Field goals32
Punts23
Turnovers12

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 60-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Chiefs drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
KCQ1 15:0011604:06Field goal
LACQ1 10:543751:21Touchdown
KCQ1 9:337413:35Field goal
LACQ1 5:589473:23Field goal
KCQ1 2:357753:22Touchdown
LACQ2 14:13552:43Punt
KCQ2 11:30370:56Punt
LACQ2 10:3413707:03Touchdown
KCQ2 3:31350:50Punt
LACQ2 2:419582:27Field goal
KCQ2 0:142290:14End of half
LACQ3 15:00593:48Punt
KCQ3 11:129564:50Field goal
LACQ3 6:22391:37Punt
KCQ3 4:4510864:55Touchdown
LACQ4 14:508434:41Fumble
KCQ4 10:096383:22Fumble
LACQ4 6:4710645:01Touchdown
KCQ4 1:466751:15Touchdown
LACQ4 0:312-50:15Interception
KCQ4 0:161-10:16End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Chiefs vs Chargers Head-to-Head

The Chiefs and Chargers first met in 1960 and have played 132 times since. They have been AFC West rivals since 1970.

All-time series
71–60–1Chiefs lead, 132 meetings since 1960
Postseason
1–0Chargers won in 1992
Largest Chiefs win
49–61964
Largest Chargers win
31–02010

Since 2021

7–3 Chiefs lead

10 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. KC = Chiefs win, LAC = Chargers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 6 Chargers at Chiefs Upcoming
  • Week 17 Chiefs at Chargers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Chargers
ChiefsStatChargers
14-3Record10-7
29.2Points per game23.0
413.6Yards per game359.3
6.4Yards per play5.3
21.7Points allowed per game22.6
328.2Yards allowed per game346.1

Chiefs vs Chargers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −5.5Chiefs failed to cover by 2.5
Total
53Over: 57 points scored (by 4)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs29.330+0.8
Chargers23.827+3.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 4 meetings: Chargers 3–1 ATS, overs and unders 2–2.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
4–6
Over/under
5–5
ATS as favorite
3–5
ATS as underdog
1–1
ATS on the road
3–2

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
7–3
Over/under
5–5
ATS as favorite
4–3
ATS as underdog
3–0
ATS at home
2–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Chiefs vs Chargers Fantasy Outlook for 2026

Two meetings are left on the 2026 schedule: Week 6 in Kansas City and Week 17 in Los Angeles. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chiefs vs Chargers Week 11 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 in Week 11 of the 2022 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on November 20, 2022. See the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Chargers?

The final score was Chiefs 30, Chargers 27. The Chargers led 20–13 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 17, Chargers 7.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Chargers game?

Kansas City erased a 20–13 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 17–7 after the break to win 30–27. The Chiefs finished with a 485–365 edge in total offense and averaged 7.8 yards per play. Travis Kelce led all players with 6 catches for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns. The Chargers committed 2 turnovers, the Chiefs 1.

What was the game-winning score in Chiefs vs Chargers?

Patrick Mahomes' 17-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 0:31 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs a 30–27 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Chargers?

Travis Kelce led the game with 35.5 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 11, on 6 catches for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns. Joshua Palmer was next with 30.6 (WR3). See Travis Kelce's 2022 game log.

Who led Chiefs vs Chargers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 20 of 34 for 329 yards and 3 touchdowns. Isiah Pacheco (KC) led in rushing with 15 carries for 107 yards. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 6 catches for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Travis Kelce score against the Chargers?

Travis Kelce scored 35.5 points in PPR leagues, 32.5 in half-PPR and 29.5 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 11 of the 2022 season, on 6 catches for 115 yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 32% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Chargers?

Travis Kelce outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.5 PPR points on 16.7 xFP (+18.8). Jerick McKinnon fell furthest short, with 1.4 points on 5.5 xFP (−4.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Chiefs come back to beat the Chargers?

The Chiefs' chances of winning fell as low as <1% in the fourth quarter. Patrick Mahomes' 17-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Patrick Mahomes' 17-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chiefs vs Chargers record?

The Chiefs lead the all-time series 71–60–1 across 132 meetings since 1960, including a 0–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Chiefs and Chargers last play before this game?

Before Week 11 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 15, 2022, when the Chiefs beat the Chargers 27–24.

Have the Chiefs and Chargers met in the playoffs?

Yes, 1 time, most recently in the 1992 playoffs. The Chiefs are 0–1 against the Chargers in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Chiefs vs Chargers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −5.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 53. That implied about 29.3 points for the Chiefs and 23.8 for the Chargers.

Did Chiefs vs Chargers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 53, and the teams combined for 57 points, 4 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Chiefs vs Chargers?

The Chargers covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −5.5. The final margin was 3 points.