Final2023 Week 18

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers, Week 18 2023

Kansas City Chiefs

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Los Angeles Chargers

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Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chiefs730313
Chargers063312

KC 13LAC 12 Final

  • Passing leader

    Easton Stick

    LAC · QB

    16.0PPR pts

    28/47, 258 YDS

  • Top fantasy scorer

    La'Mical Perine

    KC · RB

    13.9PPR pts

    21 ATT, 76 YDS, 3 REC, 33 REC YDS

  • Chargers leader

    Donald Parham Jr.

    LAC · TE

    13.3PPR pts

    5 REC, 83 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Mike Edwards

    KC

    1 TD

Chiefs 13, Chargers 12: Kansas City holds off Los Angeles

Kansas City led 10–6 at halftime and won 13–12, though Los Angeles took the second half 6–3. Los Angeles outgained the Chiefs 353–268, but the Chiefs averaged 4.5 yards per play.

The Chargers went 7-for-19 on third down and committed one turnover.

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

  • +0.1 yards/play KC 4.5 · LAC 4.4
  • +1% third-down rate KC 38% · LAC 37%

Game Highlights

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency and third-down battles.

Team stats comparison, Chiefs vs Chargers
ChiefsStatChargers
4.5Yards per play4.4
38%Third-down conversion37%
Other team stats
268Total yards353
59Plays80
1Turnovers1
27:05Time of possession32:55

Scoring Summary

The Chiefs scored one touchdown and two field goals; the Chargers scored four field goals.

Scoring plays, Chiefs vs Chargers
TimeTeamPlayKCLAC
1st quarter
4:56KCMike Edwards 97-yard fumble return TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP70
2nd quarter
4:03KCHarrison Butker 22-yard FG Extends lead100
2:43LACCameron Dicker 49-yard FG103
0:00LACCameron Dicker 40-yard FG106
3rd quarter
4:11LACCameron Dicker 43-yard FG109
4th quarter
4:06LACCameron Dicker 20-yard FG Takes lead1012
0:49KCHarrison Butker 41-yard FG Game winner1312

Fantasy Points: Chiefs vs Chargers, Week 18 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Easton StickLACQB16.0 PTSQB17
  2. La'Mical PerineKCRB13.9 PTSRB15
  3. Mecole HardmanKCWR13.7 PTSWR29
  4. Donald ParhamLACTE13.3 PTSTE5

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Easton StickLACQB16.0QB1728/47258001377074.6
Blaine GabbertKCQB9.8QB2315/3015401546051.3

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
La'Mical PerineKCRB13.9RB15RB2176043330
Mecole HardmanKCWR13.7WR29WR———116770
Donald ParhamLACTE13.3TE5TE———65830
Austin EkelerLACRB11.9RB24RB1011087380Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR11.0WR36WR160106440Start/Sit →
Alex EricksonLACWR4.9WR67WR———52290
Derius DavisLACWR4.5WR70WR317011180Start/Sit →
Quentin JohnstonLACWR4.3WR73WR16052170Start/Sit →
Justyn RossKCWR3.7WR78WR———42170
Richie JamesKCWR3.5WR79WR———22150
Stone SmarttLACTE3.4TE36TE———32140Start/Sit →
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB2.0RB58RB2102190
Keelan DossLACWR1.8WR101WR———5180
Gerald EverettLACTE1.4TE52TE———1140
Blake BellKCTE1.3TE54TE———2130
Nick VannettLACTE1.3TE55TE———1130
Joshua KelleyLACRB0.1RB73RB210————
Noah GrayKCTE0.0—TE———3000Start/Sit →
Justin WatsonKCWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Mecole HardmanWR58 snaps100%
  2. Richie JamesWR48 snaps83%
  3. La'Mical PerineRB47 snaps81%
  4. Blake BellTE41 snaps71%
  5. Justyn RossWR38 snaps66%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Mecole Hardman38%, 11 targets
  2. La'Mical Perine14%, 4 targets
  3. Justyn Ross14%, 4 targets
  4. Noah Gray10%, 3 targets
  5. Blake Bell7%, 2 targets
  6. Other17%, 5 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. La'Mical Perine75%, 21 carries
  2. Blaine Gabbert18%, 5 carries
  3. Clyde Edwards-Helaire7%, 2 carries

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Quentin JohnstonWR72 snaps87%
  2. Austin EkelerRB63 snaps76%
  3. Alex EricksonWR57 snaps69%
  4. Joshua PalmerWR48 snaps58%
  5. Donald ParhamTE47 snaps57%

Target Share45 targets

  1. Joshua Palmer22%, 10 targets
  2. Austin Ekeler18%, 8 targets
  3. Donald Parham13%, 6 targets
  4. Alex Erickson11%, 5 targets
  5. Keelan Doss11%, 5 targets
  6. Other24%, 11 targets

Carry Share30 carries

  1. Easton Stick43%, 13 carries
  2. Austin Ekeler33%, 10 carries
  3. Derius Davis10%, 3 carries
  4. Joshua Kelley7%, 2 carries
  5. Joshua Palmer3%, 1 carries
  6. Other3%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Mecole HardmanKCWR58100%1138%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR7287%511%1
Richie JamesKCWR4883%27%0
La'Mical PerineKCRB4781%414%21
Austin EkelerLACRB6376%818%10
Blake BellKCTE4171%27%0
Alex EricksonLACWR5769%511%0
Justyn RossKCWR3866%414%0
Joshua PalmerLACWR4858%1022%1
Donald ParhamLACTE4757%613%0
Noah GrayKCTE2747%310%0
Stone SmarttLACTE3239%37%0
Keelan DossLACWR2935%511%0
Nick VannettLACTE2631%12%0
Justin WatsonKCWR1831%13%0
Derius DavisLACWR1923%12%3
Joshua KelleyLACRB1822%00%2
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB1119%27%2
Gerald EverettLACTE45%12%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+3.3Donald Parham Jr.13.3 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−11.8Easton Stick16.0 PTS vs 27.8 xFP
  • Highest expected volume27.8 xFPEaston Stick16.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Easton StickLAC · QB16.027.8−11.8100%47 att—471343%00%
La'Mical PerineKC · RB13.919.6−5.781%75% car—02175%414%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB11.919.5−7.676%33% car—01033%818%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR13.718.4−4.7100%38% tgt—000%1138%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR11.017.3−6.358%22% tgt—013%1022%
Blaine GabbertKC · QB9.815.7−5.9100%30 att—30518%00%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE13.310.0+3.357%13% tgt—000%613%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR4.39.0−4.787%11% tgt—013%511%
Alex EricksonLAC · WR4.98.3−3.469%11% tgt—000%511%
Keelan DossLAC · WR1.88.3−6.535%11% tgt—000%511%
Justyn RossKC · WR3.76.7−3.066%14% tgt—000%414%
Noah GrayKC · TE0.05.0−5.047%10% tgt—000%310%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE3.45.0−1.639%7% tgt—000%37%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB2.04.6−2.619%7% car—027%27%
Derius DavisLAC · WR4.53.5+1.023%10% car—0310%12%
Blake BellKC · TE1.33.3−2.071%7% tgt—000%27%
Richie JamesKC · WR3.53.3+0.283%7% tgt—000%27%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE1.41.7−0.35%2% tgt—000%12%
Justin WatsonKC · WR0.01.7−1.731%3% tgt—000%13%
Nick VannettLAC · TE1.31.7−0.431%2% tgt—000%12%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB0.11.2−1.122%7% car—027%00%

Team totals: Chiefs 29 targets and 28 carries; Chargers 45 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Blaine Gabbert Unlucky

KC · QB · 9.8 pts on 15.7 expected

15 of 30 passing for 154 yards, 1 interception; 5 carries for 46 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Easton Stick Unlucky

LAC · QB · 16.0 pts on 27.8 expected

28 of 47 passing for 258 yards; 13 carries for 77 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 27.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

La'Mical Perine Volume, no payoff

KC · RB · 13.9 pts on 19.6 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 33 yards; 21 carries (75% of the team's) for 76 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in carries (21).

Mecole Hardman Jr. Volume, no payoff

KC · WR · 13.7 pts on 18.4 expected

11 targets (38% of the team's), 6 catches for 77 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.4 expected.

Austin Ekeler Unlucky

LAC · RB · 11.9 pts on 19.5 expected

8 targets (18% of the team's), 7 catches for 38 yards; 10 carries (33% of the team's) for 11 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.5 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Joshua Palmer Unlucky

LAC · WR · 11.0 pts on 17.3 expected

10 targets (22% of the team's), 6 catches for 44 yards; 1 carry (3% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →

Keelan Doss Unlucky

LAC · WR · 1.8 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (11% of the team's), 1 catch for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 8.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Noah Gray Unlucky

KC · TE · 0.0 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Noah Gray →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: La'Mical Perine led the backfield with 81% of the snaps after trailing Clyde Edwards-Helaire before this game.
  • Stock up: Mecole Hardman Jr. played 100% of the snaps, up from a 17% season average.
  • Stock up: Justyn Ross played 66% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 87% of the snaps, up from a 64% season average.
  • Stock down: Joshua Palmer played 58% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.
  • Stock down: Gerald Everett played 5% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chiefs defense and Chargers defense
Points allowed toChiefs DChargers D
QBs14.819.0
RBs19.223.2
WRs27.537.3
TEs10.611.7

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

How the Game Swung

Los Angeles opened at 50% win probability, climbed as high as 90%, then lost.

Chargers win probability

Chargers win probability by game minuteChargers started at 50%, stood at 34% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −22Edwards 97-yd TD50% → 28%Q1 4:56
  2. +11Dicker 40-yd FG23% → 34%Q2 0:00
  3. +15Dicker 43-yd FG30% → 45%Q3 4:11
  4. +33Dicker 20-yd FG39% → 71%Q4 4:06
  5. −64Butker 41-yd FG90% → 26%Q4 0:49

Swing in Chargers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chiefs vs Chargers
Kansas City ChiefsMeasureLos Angeles Chargers
59Plays80
53%Pass rate63%
4.7Yds / dropback4.7
4.4Yds / carry3.9
6/16Third downs7/19

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 21 fewer plays but gained 0.5 more yards per carry.

  • Top targets
  • KC Hardman 38% · Ross 14% · Perine 14%
  • LAC Palmer 22% · Ekeler 18% · Parham 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chiefs vs Chargers
ResultKCLAC
Touchdowns00
Field goals24
Punts65
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs01
  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 12-play, 66-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
KCQ1 15:00360:55Punt
LACQ1 14:0518689:09Fumble
LACQ1 4:564221:59Punt
KCQ1 2:57572:33Punt
LACQ1 0:24361:16Punt
KCQ2 14:087173:37Punt
LACQ2 10:31310:53Punt
KCQ2 9:3812665:35Field goal
LACQ2 4:035441:20Field goal
KCQ2 2:436231:19Interception
LACQ2 1:249661:24Field goal
LACQ3 15:003-21:53Punt
KCQ3 13:075342:57Punt
LACQ3 10:1012605:59Field goal
KCQ3 4:117304:03Punt
LACQ3 0:085371:37Punt
KCQ4 13:316252:36Punt
LACQ4 10:5518846:49Field goal
KCQ4 4:069513:17Field goal
LACQ4 0:49480:36Downs
KCQ4 0:131-10:13End of game
About these numbers

The Chiefs' fumble touchdown is counted as a Chargers lost fumble, 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.

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 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Chiefs vs Chargers
ChiefsStatChargers
11-6Record5-12
21.8Points per game20.4
351.3Yards per game329.4
5.5Yards per play5.1
17.3Points allowed per game23.4
289.8Yards allowed per game362.9

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chiefs vs Chargers Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Chiefs vs Chargers Week 18 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 13–12 in Week 18 of the 2023 season. The game was played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA, on January 7, 2024. See the Chiefs' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Chiefs vs Chargers?

The final score was Chiefs 13, Chargers 12. The Chiefs led 10–6 at halftime, and the second half went Chiefs 3, Chargers 6.

What happened in the Chiefs vs Chargers game?

Kansas City led 10–6 at halftime and won 13–12, though Los Angeles took the second half 6–3. Los Angeles outgained the Chiefs 353–268, but the Chiefs averaged 4.5 yards per play. Easton Stick led all players with 28 of 47 passing for 258 yards, plus 13 carries for 77 rushing yards.

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

Harrison Butker's 41-yard field goal with 0:49 left in the fourth quarter gave the Chiefs a 13–12 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chiefs vs Chargers?

Easton Stick led the game with 16.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB17 of Week 18, on 28 of 47 passing for 258 yards, plus 13 carries for 77 rushing yards. La'Mical Perine was next with 13.9 (RB15).

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

Easton Stick (LAC) led all passers with 28 of 47 for 258 yards. Easton Stick (LAC) led in rushing with 13 carries for 77 yards. Donald Parham (LAC) led in receiving with 5 catches for 83 yards.

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

Donald Parham Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 13.3 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+3.3). Easton Stick fell furthest short, with 16.0 points on 27.8 xFP (−11.8). 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.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Chiefs vs Chargers?

Easton Stick had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 27.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 16.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chiefs come back to beat the Chargers?

The Chiefs' chances of winning fell as low as 10% in the fourth quarter. Harrison Butker's 41-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Harrison Butker's 41-yard field goal then put them ahead for good.

What was the turning point of Chiefs vs Chargers?

Harrison Butker's 41-yard field goal with 0:49 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chargers' win probability from 90% to 26%.

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 18 of 2023, they last met in the 2023 season on October 22, 2023, when the Chiefs beat the Chargers 31–17.

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 is the Chiefs vs Chargers record since 2021?

The Chiefs lead 7–3 across 10 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.