Final2022 Week 2

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 2 2022

Los Angeles Chargers

Away

24

Kansas City Chiefs

HomeWon

27

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers377724
Chiefs0771327

LAC 24KC 27 Final

  • Passing leader

    Justin Herbert

    LAC · QB

    24.5PPR pts

    33/48, 334 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Mike Williams

    LAC

    25.3PPR pts

    8 REC, 113 YDS, 1 TD

  • Chargers leader

    Austin Ekeler

    LAC · RB

    18.4PPR pts

    14 ATT, 39 YDS, 9 REC, 55 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jaylen Watson

    KC

    1 INT, 1 TD, 4 TKL

Chiefs 27, Chargers 24: Kansas City rallies from 3 down at halftime

Kansas City erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 20–14 after the break to win 27–24. Los Angeles outgained the Chiefs 401–319, but the Chiefs averaged 5.9 yards per play.

The Chargers went 5-for-16 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Chiefs finished without a giveaway.

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

  • +0.5 yards/play KC 5.9 · LAC 5.4
  • +1 turnover margin KC 0 turnovers
  • +2% third-down rate KC 33% · LAC 31%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency, turnover, and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Chiefs
ChargersStatChiefs
5.4Yards per play5.9
1Turnovers0
31%Third-down conversion33%
Other team stats
401Total yards319
74Plays54
33:37Time of possession26:23

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayLACKC
1st quarter
5:58LACDustin Hopkins 31-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
14:57LACJustin Herbert → Zander Horvath, 1-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP100
11:38KCPatrick Mahomes → Jerick McKinnon, 9-yard TDMatt Ammendola XP107
3rd quarter
9:52LACJustin Herbert → Mike Williams, 15-yard TD Extends leadDustin Hopkins XP177
7:22KCPatrick Mahomes → Justin Watson, 41-yard TDMatt Ammendola XP1714
4th quarter
14:58KCMatt Ammendola 19-yard FG Ties game1717
10:29KCJaylen Watson 99-yard interception return TD Game winnerMatt Ammendola XP1724
3:20KCMatt Ammendola 31-yard FG Extends lead1727
1:11LACJustin Herbert → Joshua Palmer, 7-yard TDDustin Hopkins XP2427

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Chiefs, Week 2 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Mike WilliamsLACWR25.3 PTSWR8
  2. Justin HerbertLACQB24.5 PTSQB9
  3. Austin EkelerLACRB18.4 PTSRB4
  4. Patrick MahomesKCQB17.3 PTSQB13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Justin HerbertLACQB24.5QB933/4833431210100.5Start/Sit →
Patrick MahomesKCQB17.3QB1324/35235202-10106.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Mike WilliamsLACWR25.3WR8WR———1081131
Austin EkelerLACRB18.4RB4RB14390109550Start/Sit →
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB15.8RB8RB874044440
Gerald EverettLACTE13.1TE8TE———106710
Justin WatsonKCWR13.0WR32WR———22501
Joshua PalmerLACWR13.0WR33WR———84301Start/Sit →
Travis KelceKCTE10.1TE13TE———75510Start/Sit →
Jerick McKinnonKCRB9.6RB24RB41202241
DeAndre CarterLACWR8.5WR56WR———33550
Mecole HardmanKCWR7.5WR62WR1-4043490
Zander HorvathLACRB7.1RB40RB———2111
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR4.0WR81WR———33100
Joshua KelleyLACRB3.5RB55RB42202130
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR3.3WR88WR———72130Start/Sit →
Noah GrayKCTE3.2TE32TE———32120Start/Sit →
Sony MichelLACRB2.9RB62RB41301160
Isiah PachecoKCRB0.6RB76RB260————
Jody FortsonKCTE0.0—TE———1000

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Joshua PalmerWR68 snaps91%
  2. Mike WilliamsWR66 snaps88%
  3. Gerald EverettTE50 snaps67%
  4. DeAndre CarterWR49 snaps65%
  5. Austin EkelerRB47 snaps63%

Target Share46 targets

  1. Mike Williams22%, 10 targets
  2. Gerald Everett22%, 10 targets
  3. Austin Ekeler22%, 10 targets
  4. Joshua Palmer17%, 8 targets
  5. DeAndre Carter7%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 5 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler58%, 14 carries
  2. Sony Michel17%, 4 carries
  3. Joshua Kelley17%, 4 carries
  4. Justin Herbert8%, 2 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE51 snaps89%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR45 snaps79%
  3. JuJu Smith-SchusterWR42 snaps74%
  4. Mecole HardmanWR31 snaps54%
  5. Noah GrayTE28 snaps49%

Target Share33 targets

  1. Travis Kelce21%, 7 targets
  2. Marquez Valdes-Scantling21%, 7 targets
  3. Mecole Hardman12%, 4 targets
  4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire12%, 4 targets
  5. JuJu Smith-Schuster9%, 3 targets
  6. Other24%, 8 targets

Carry Share17 carries

  1. Clyde Edwards-Helaire47%, 8 carries
  2. Jerick McKinnon24%, 4 carries
  3. Patrick Mahomes12%, 2 carries
  4. Isiah Pacheco12%, 2 carries
  5. Mecole Hardman6%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Joshua PalmerLACWR6891%817%0
Travis KelceKCTE5189%721%0
Mike WilliamsLACWR6688%1022%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4579%721%0
JuJu Smith-SchusterKCWR4274%39%0
Gerald EverettLACTE5067%1022%0
DeAndre CarterLACWR4965%37%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4763%1022%14
Mecole HardmanKCWR3154%412%1
Tre' McKittyLACTE3952%00%0
Noah GrayKCTE2849%39%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB2747%26%4
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB2544%412%8
Joshua KelleyLACRB1925%24%4
Justin WatsonKCWR1425%26%0
Sony MichelLACRB912%12%4
Jalen GuytonLACWR811%00%0
Zander HorvathLACRB811%24%0
Jody FortsonKCTE611%13%0
Richard RodgersLACTE79%00%0
Isiah PachecoKCRB59%00%2
Skyy MooreKCWR24%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+9.7Justin Watson13.0 PTS vs 3.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.4Marquez Valdes-Scantling3.3 PTS vs 11.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume25.7 xFPAustin Ekeler18.4 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB18.425.7−7.363%58% car—01458%1022%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB24.521.6+2.999%48 att—4828%00%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE13.116.7−3.667%22% tgt—000%1022%
Mike WilliamsLAC · —25.316.7+8.688%22% tgt—000%1022%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB17.316.1+1.2100%35 att—35211%00%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR13.013.3−0.391%17% tgt—000%817%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB15.811.8+4.044%44% car—0844%412%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR3.311.7−8.479%21% tgt—000%721%
Travis KelceKC · TE10.111.7−1.689%21% tgt—000%721%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR7.57.3+0.254%12% tgt—016%412%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB9.65.9+3.747%22% car—0422%26%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB3.55.9−2.425%17% car—0417%24%
DeAndre CarterLAC · WR8.55.0+3.565%7% tgt—000%37%
JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR4.05.0−1.074%9% tgt—000%39%
Noah GrayKC · TE3.25.0−1.849%9% tgt—000%39%
Sony MichelLAC · RB2.94.2−1.312%17% car—0417%12%
Justin WatsonKC · WR13.03.3+9.725%6% tgt—000%26%
Zander HorvathLAC · RB7.13.3+3.811%4% tgt—000%24%
Michael BurtonKC · RB1.82.3−0.5—6% car—016%13%
Jody FortsonKC · TE0.01.7−1.711%3% tgt—000%13%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB0.61.3−0.79%11% car—0211%00%

Team totals: Chargers 46 targets and 24 carries; Chiefs 34 targets and 18 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

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 24.5 pts on 21.6 expected

33 of 48 passing for 334 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 2 carries for 1 yard.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Austin Ekeler Unlucky

LAC · RB · 18.4 pts on 25.7 expected

10 targets (22% of the team's), 9 catches for 55 yards; 14 carries (58% of the team's) for 39 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 25.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Gerald Everett

LAC · TE · 13.1 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 71 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Clyde Edwards-Helaire

KC · RB · 15.8 pts on 11.8 expected

4 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 44 yards; 8 carries (44% of the team's) for 74 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.

Mike Williams Ran hot

LAC · — · 25.3 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (22% of the team's), 8 catches for 113 yards and 1 touchdown.

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

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Justin Watson Ran hot

KC · WR · 13.0 pts on 3.3 expected

2 targets (6% of the team's), 2 catches for 50 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 3.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Joshua Palmer played 91% of the snaps, up from a 75% season average.
  • Stock up: DeAndre Carter played 65% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Jerick McKinnon led the backfield with 47% of the snaps after trailing Clyde Edwards-Helaire before this game.
  • Stock up: Travis Kelce played 89% of the snaps, up from a 64% season average.
  • Stock down: Clyde Edwards-Helaire lost the backfield lead: 44% of the snaps to Jerick McKinnon's 47%.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toChargers DChiefs D
QBs15.720.1
RBs23.921.7
WRs29.032.6
TEs10.612.1

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

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 62% win probability, fell as low as 15%, then rallied to win.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 62%, stood at 46% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −23Herbert → Horvath, 1-yd TD50% → 27%Q2 14:57
  2. +23Mahomes → McKinnon, 9-yd TD26% → 49%Q2 11:38
  3. −27Herbert → Williams, 15-yd TD44% → 17%Q3 9:52
  4. +28Mahomes → Watson, 41-yd TD15% → 43%Q3 7:22
  5. +36Watson 99-yd pick-six55% → 91%Q4 10:29

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Chiefs
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureKansas City Chiefs
74Plays54
68%Pass rate67%
6.5Yds / dropback6.3
3.1Yds / carry5.2
5/16Third downs4/12

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 20 fewer plays but gained 2.1 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Ekeler 22% · Everett 22% · Williams 22%
  • KC Valdes-Scantling 21% · Kelce 21% · Edwards-Helaire 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Chiefs
ResultLACKC
Touchdowns32
Field goals12
Punts66
Turnovers10

KC turnover edge: +1

  • The Chargers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 67-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 23 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
KCQ1 15:007294:21Punt
LACQ1 10:3911674:41Field goal
KCQ1 5:583-112:11Punt
LACQ1 3:478583:50Touchdown
KCQ2 14:577753:19Touchdown
LACQ2 11:386202:43Punt
KCQ2 8:555213:40Punt
LACQ2 5:156294:22Punt
KCQ2 0:53340:47Punt
LACQ2 0:061-10:06End of half
LACQ3 15:0011755:08Touchdown
KCQ3 9:527752:30Touchdown
LACQ3 7:22380:58Punt
KCQ3 6:24391:28Punt
LACQ3 4:563-70:57Punt
KCQ3 3:599354:01Field goal
LACQ4 14:588574:29Interception
LACQ4 10:29312:14Punt
KCQ4 8:155202:20Punt
LACQ4 5:556242:00Punt
KCQ4 3:555720:35Field goal
LACQ4 3:209732:09Touchdown
KCQ4 1:112-11:11End of game
About these numbers

The Chiefs' interception touchdown is counted as a Chargers interception, not as a Chiefs possession. 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.

Chargers vs Chiefs Head-to-Head

The Chargers and Chiefs 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 Chargers win
31–02010
Largest Chiefs win
49–61964

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, Chargers vs Chiefs
ChargersStatChiefs
10-7Record14-3
23.0Points per game29.2
359.3Yards per game413.6
5.3Yards per play6.4
22.6Points allowed per game21.7
346.1Yards allowed per game328.2

Chargers vs Chiefs Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
KC −4Chiefs failed to cover by 1
Total
52.5Under: 51 points scored (by 1.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Chiefs28.327−1.3
Chargers24.324−0.3

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

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

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

Los Angeles Chargers

Against the spread
2–0
Over/under
0–2
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Kansas City Chiefs

Against the spread
1–1
Over/under
1–1
ATS as favorite
1–1
ATS at home
0–1

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

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Chargers vs Chiefs 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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Chargers vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Chargers vs Chiefs Week 2 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 in Week 2 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on September 15, 2022. See the Chiefs' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Chiefs?

The final score was Chiefs 27, Chargers 24. The Chargers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 14, Chiefs 20.

What happened in the Chargers vs Chiefs game?

Kansas City erased a 10–7 halftime deficit, outscoring Los Angeles 20–14 after the break to win 27–24. Los Angeles outgained the Chiefs 401–319, but the Chiefs averaged 5.9 yards per play. Mike Williams led all players with 8 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers committed 1 turnover, the Chiefs none.

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

Jaylen Watson's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs a 24–17 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Chiefs?

Mike Williams led the game with 25.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR8 of Week 2, on 8 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. Justin Herbert was next with 24.5 (QB9).

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

Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 33 of 48 for 334 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Clyde Edwards-Helaire (KC) led in rushing with 8 carries for 74 yards. Mike Williams (LAC) led in receiving with 8 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Mike Williams score against the Chiefs?

Mike Williams scored 25.3 points in PPR leagues, 21.3 in half-PPR and 17.3 in standard scoring against the Chiefs in Week 2 of the 2022 season, on 8 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown. He drew 22% of his team's targets.

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

Justin Watson outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.0 PPR points on 3.3 xFP (+9.7). Marquez Valdes-Scantling fell furthest short, with 3.3 points on 11.7 xFP (−8.4). 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 15% in the third quarter. Jaylen Watson's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Jaylen Watson's 99-yard interception return for a touchdown then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Chargers vs Chiefs 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 Chargers and Chiefs last play before this game?

Before Week 2 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on December 16, 2021, when the Chiefs beat the Chargers 34–28.

Have the Chargers and Chiefs met in the playoffs?

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

What was the closing spread for Chargers vs Chiefs?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Chiefs −4, making the Kansas City Chiefs 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 52.5. That implied about 28.3 points for the Chiefs and 24.3 for the Chargers.

Did Chargers vs Chiefs go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 52.5, and the teams combined for 51 points, 1.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Chiefs?

The Chargers covered as 4-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −4. The final margin was 3 points.