Final2023 Week 7

Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 7 2023

Los Angeles Chargers

Away

17

Kansas City Chiefs

HomeWon

31

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Chargers3140017
Chiefs3210731

LAC 17KC 31 Final

  • Passing leader

    Patrick Mahomes

    KC · QB

    34.9PPR pts

    32/42, 424 YDS, 4 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Travis Kelce

    KC · TE

    35.9PPR pts

    12 REC, 179 YDS, 1 TD

  • Chargers leader

    Joshua Palmer

    LAC · WR

    18.3PPR pts

    5 REC, 133 YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    L'Jarius Sneed

    KC

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Chiefs 31, Chargers 17: Kansas City pulls away from Los Angeles

Kansas City led 24–17 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Los Angeles 7–0 after the break to win 31–17. The Chiefs finished with a 483–358 edge in total offense and averaged 7.5 yards per play.

The Chargers went 6-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

  • +1.6 yards/play KC 7.5 · LAC 5.9
  • +125 total yards KC 483 · LAC 358
  • +12% third-down rate KC 55% · LAC 43%

Game Highlights

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Why the Chiefs Won

Kansas City won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Chargers vs Chiefs
ChargersStatChiefs
5.9Yards per play7.5
358Total yards483
43%Third-down conversion55%
Other team stats
61Plays64
2Turnovers2
28:20Time of possession31:40

Scoring Summary

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

Scoring plays, Chargers vs Chiefs
TimeTeamPlayLACKC
1st quarter
6:49KCHarrison Butker 35-yard FG Takes lead03
1:48LACCameron Dicker 55-yard FG Ties game33
2nd quarter
14:11KCPatrick Mahomes → Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 46-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP310
10:42LACJoshua Kelley 49-yard TD run Ties gameCameron Dicker XP1010
8:37KCPatrick Mahomes → Rashee Rice, 6-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP1017
7:06LACJustin Herbert → Gerald Everett, 7-yard TD Ties gameCameron Dicker XP1717
0:15KCPatrick Mahomes → Travis Kelce, 1-yard TD Takes leadHarrison Butker XP1724
3rd quarter
No scoring
4th quarter
3:30KCPatrick Mahomes → Isiah Pacheco, 8-yard TD Extends leadHarrison Butker XP1731

Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Chiefs, Week 7 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Travis KelceKCTE35.9 PTSTE1
  2. Patrick MahomesKCQB34.9 PTSQB1
  3. Joshua PalmerLACWR18.3 PTSWR10
  4. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR17.4 PTSWR13

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Patrick MahomesKCQB34.9QB132/42424414290129.5Start/Sit →
Justin HerbertLACQB12.9QB2117/302591225068.6Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Travis KelceKCTE35.9TE1TE———13121791Start/Sit →
Joshua PalmerLACWR18.3WR10WR———751330Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR17.4WR13WR———53841Start/Sit →
Rashee RiceKCWR17.0WR14WR———65601Start/Sit →
Isiah PachecoKCRB16.0RB11RB1332044281
Joshua KelleyLACRB13.5RB18RB7751————
Gerald EverettLACTE11.6TE9TE———43261
Keenan AllenLACWR9.5WR41WR———94550Start/Sit →
Austin EkelerLACRB5.6RB39RB144502110Start/Sit →
Jerick McKinnonKCRB4.6RB45RB22022240
Skyy MooreKCWR3.5WR69WR———32150Start/Sit →
Derius DavisLACWR3.4WR71WR314021100Start/Sit →
Quentin JohnstonLACWR3.0WR77WR———21200Start/Sit →
Kadarius ToneyKCWR2.3WR81WR———11130
Donald ParhamLACTE1.9TE32TE———3190
Noah GrayKCTE1.8TE34TE———1180Start/Sit →
Mecole HardmanKCWR1.6WR88WR———3160
Stone SmarttLACTE1.5TE38TE———1150Start/Sit →
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB0.5RB57RB2501000
Blake BellKCTE-0.3—TE———1170

Fantasy Usage

Los Angeles Chargers

Snap Share

  1. Joshua PalmerWR62 snaps98%
  2. Keenan AllenWR59 snaps94%
  3. Austin EkelerRB40 snaps63%
  4. Quentin JohnstonWR34 snaps54%
  5. Gerald EverettTE30 snaps48%

Target Share30 targets

  1. Keenan Allen30%, 9 targets
  2. Joshua Palmer23%, 7 targets
  3. Gerald Everett13%, 4 targets
  4. Donald Parham10%, 3 targets
  5. Austin Ekeler7%, 2 targets
  6. Other17%, 5 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Austin Ekeler54%, 14 carries
  2. Joshua Kelley27%, 7 carries
  3. Derius Davis12%, 3 carries
  4. Justin Herbert8%, 2 carries

Kansas City Chiefs

Snap Share

  1. Travis KelceTE51 snaps75%
  2. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR47 snaps69%
  3. Skyy MooreWR41 snaps60%
  4. Rashee RiceWR40 snaps59%
  5. Isiah PachecoRB36 snaps53%

Target Share40 targets

  1. Travis Kelce33%, 13 targets
  2. Rashee Rice15%, 6 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling13%, 5 targets
  4. Isiah Pacheco10%, 4 targets
  5. Mecole Hardman8%, 3 targets
  6. Other23%, 9 targets

Carry Share21 carries

  1. Isiah Pacheco62%, 13 carries
  2. Patrick Mahomes19%, 4 carries
  3. Jerick McKinnon10%, 2 carries
  4. Clyde Edwards-Helaire10%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Joshua PalmerLACWR6298%723%0
Keenan AllenLACWR5994%930%0
Travis KelceKCTE5175%1333%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKCWR4769%513%0
Austin EkelerLACRB4063%27%14
Skyy MooreKCWR4160%38%0
Rashee RiceKCWR4059%615%0
Quentin JohnstonLACWR3454%27%0
Isiah PachecoKCRB3653%410%13
Noah GrayKCTE3551%13%0
Gerald EverettLACTE3048%413%0
Stone SmarttLACTE2844%13%0
Donald ParhamLACTE2540%310%0
Jerick McKinnonKCRB2537%25%2
Joshua KelleyLACRB2337%00%7
Blake BellKCTE1725%13%0
Justyn RossKCWR1725%00%0
Kadarius ToneyKCWR1319%13%0
Derius DavisLACWR1117%27%3
Mecole HardmanKCWR1116%38%0
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKCRB710%13%2
Keelan DossLACWR35%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.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Travis KelceKC · TE35.921.7+14.275%33% tgt—000%1333%
Patrick MahomesKC · QB34.920.1+14.8100%42 att—42419%00%
Keenan AllenLAC · WR9.515.0−5.594%30% tgt—000%930%
Isiah PachecoKC · RB16.014.7+1.353%62% car—01362%410%
Justin HerbertLAC · QB12.913.9−1.0100%30 att—3028%00%
Austin EkelerLAC · RB5.611.9−6.363%54% car—01454%27%
Joshua PalmerLAC · WR18.311.7+6.698%23% tgt—000%723%
Rashee RiceKC · WR17.010.0+7.059%15% tgt—000%615%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingKC · WR17.48.3+9.169%13% tgt—000%513%
Gerald EverettLAC · TE11.66.7+4.948%13% tgt—000%413%
Derius DavisLAC · WR3.45.2−1.817%12% car—0312%27%
Donald Parham Jr.LAC · TE1.95.0−3.140%10% tgt—000%310%
Mecole Hardman Jr.KC · WR1.65.0−3.416%8% tgt—000%38%
Skyy MooreKC · WR3.55.0−1.560%8% tgt—000%38%
Jerick McKinnonKC · RB4.64.60.037%10% car—0210%25%
Joshua KelleyLAC · RB13.54.3+9.237%27% car—0727%00%
Quentin JohnstonLAC · WR3.03.3−0.354%7% tgt—000%27%
Clyde Edwards-HelaireKC · RB0.52.9−2.410%10% car—0210%13%
Blake BellKC · TE-0.31.7−2.025%3% tgt—000%13%
Kadarius ToneyKC · WR2.31.7+0.619%3% tgt—000%13%
Noah GrayKC · TE1.81.7+0.151%3% tgt—000%13%
Stone SmarttLAC · TE1.51.7−0.244%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Chargers 30 targets and 26 carries; Chiefs 40 targets and 21 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

Justin Herbert

LAC · QB · 12.9 pts on 13.9 expected

17 of 30 passing for 259 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.9 expected.

Start/Sit: Justin Herbert →

Patrick Mahomes Ran hot

KC · QB · 34.9 pts on 20.1 expected

32 of 42 passing for 424 yards, 4 touchdowns, 1 interception; 4 carries for 29 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Patrick Mahomes →

Keenan Allen Volume, no payoff

LAC · WR · 9.5 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (30% of the team's), 4 catches for 55 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Keenan Allen →

Austin Ekeler Unlucky

LAC · RB · 5.6 pts on 11.9 expected

2 targets (7% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard; 14 carries (54% of the team's) for 45 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Austin Ekeler →

Travis Kelce Ran hot

KC · TE · 35.9 pts on 21.7 expected

13 targets (33% of the team's), 12 catches for 179 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Travis Kelce →

Isiah Pacheco Strong role

KC · RB · 16.0 pts on 14.7 expected

4 targets (10% of the team's), 4 catches for 28 yards and 1 touchdown; 13 carries (62% of the team's) for 32 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.7 expected.

Joshua Palmer Ran hot

LAC · WR · 18.3 pts on 11.7 expected

7 targets (23% of the team's), 5 catches for 133 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.7 points; efficiency supplied the rest.

Start/Sit: Joshua Palmer →

Rashee Rice Ran hot

KC · WR · 17.0 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (15% of the team's), 5 catches for 60 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Rashee Rice →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Los Angeles Chargers

  • Stock up: Joshua Palmer played 98% of the snaps, up from a 73% season average.
  • Stock up: Quentin Johnston played 54% of the snaps, up from a 33% season average.
  • Stock up: Stone Smartt played 44% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.

Kansas City Chiefs

  • Stock up: Rashee Rice played 59% of the snaps, up from a 37% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

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

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Chargers defense and Chiefs defense
Points allowed toChargers DChiefs D
QBs19.014.8
RBs23.219.2
WRs37.327.5
TEs11.710.6

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

How the Game Swung

Kansas City opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Chiefs win probability

Chiefs win probability by game minuteChiefs started at 50%, stood at 77% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 8 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +23Mahomes → Valdes-Scantling, 46-yd TD50% → 73%Q2 14:11
  2. −24Kelley 49-yd TD run74% → 50%Q2 10:42
  3. +24Mahomes → Rice, 6-yd TD50% → 74%Q2 8:37
  4. −25Herbert → Everett, 7-yd TD75% → 50%Q2 7:06
  5. +27Mahomes → Kelce, 1-yd TD50% → 77%Q2 0:15

Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Chargers vs Chiefs
Los Angeles ChargersMeasureKansas City Chiefs
61Plays64
57%Pass rate67%
6.3Yds / dropback9.7
5.3Yds / carry3.2
6/14Third downs6/11

Efficiency edge Kansas City ran 3 more plays and gained 3.4 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • LAC Allen 30% · Palmer 23% · Everett 13%
  • KC Kelce 33% · Rice 15% · Valdes-Scantling 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Chargers vs Chiefs
ResultLACKC
Touchdowns24
Field goals11
Punts53
Turnovers22
  • The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 66-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Chiefs scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to five minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
LACQ1 15:005123:01Punt
KCQ1 11:5911665:10Field goal
LACQ1 6:4910385:01Field goal
KCQ1 1:485752:37Touchdown
LACQ2 14:116753:29Touchdown
KCQ2 10:424752:05Touchdown
LACQ2 8:375751:31Touchdown
KCQ2 7:064141:22Interception
LACQ2 5:446282:56Punt
KCQ2 2:486962:33Touchdown
LACQ2 0:151-10:15End of half
KCQ3 15:009564:36Fumble
LACQ3 10:2411735:28Interception
KCQ3 4:568184:40Punt
LACQ3 0:16381:42Punt
KCQ4 13:34370:53Punt
LACQ4 12:41330:50Punt
KCQ4 11:517273:51Punt
LACQ4 8:00351:44Punt
KCQ4 6:166352:46Touchdown
LACQ4 3:309262:23Interception
KCQ4 1:072-21:07End 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.

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

Season to date, Chargers vs Chiefs
ChargersStatChiefs
5-12Record11-6
20.4Points per game21.8
329.4Yards per game351.3
5.1Yards per play5.5
23.4Points allowed per game17.3
362.9Yards allowed per game289.8

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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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Chargers vs Chiefs Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Chargers vs Chiefs Week 7 game?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31–17 in Week 7 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on October 22, 2023. See the Chiefs' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Chargers vs Chiefs?

The final score was Chiefs 31, Chargers 17. The Chiefs led 24–17 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 0, Chiefs 7.

What happened in the Chargers vs Chiefs game?

Kansas City led 24–17 at halftime after a 21-point second quarter and outscored Los Angeles 7–0 after the break to win 31–17. The Chiefs finished with a 483–358 edge in total offense and averaged 7.5 yards per play. Travis Kelce led all players with 12 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Chiefs?

Travis Kelce led the game with 35.9 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 7, on 12 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown. Patrick Mahomes was next with 34.9 (QB1). See Travis Kelce's 2023 game log.

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

Patrick Mahomes (KC) led all passers with 32 of 42 for 424 yards, 4 touchdowns and an interception. Joshua Kelley (LAC) led in rushing with 7 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 12 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown.

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

Travis Kelce scored 35.9 points in PPR leagues, 29.9 in half-PPR and 23.9 in standard scoring against the Chargers in Week 7 of the 2023 season, on 12 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown. He drew 33% of his team's targets.

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

Patrick Mahomes outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 34.9 PPR points on 20.1 xFP (+14.8). Austin Ekeler fell furthest short, with 5.6 points on 11.9 xFP (−6.3). 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 Chargers vs Chiefs?

Travis Kelce had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 21.7 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 35.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Chiefs beat the Chargers?

The Chiefs beat the Chargers 31–17 because they averaged 7.5 yards per play to 5.9 and outgained them 483–358.

What was the turning point of Chargers vs Chiefs?

Patrick Mahomes' 1-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce with 0:15 left in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Chiefs' win probability from 50% to 77%.

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 7 of 2023, they last met in the 2022 season on November 20, 2022, when the Chiefs beat the Chargers 30–27.

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 is the Chargers vs Chiefs record since 2021?

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