Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs, Week 15 2025
Los Angeles Chargers
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Kansas City Chiefs
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | 3 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Chiefs | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
LAC 16KC 13 Final
Passing leader
11.4PPR pts
19/29, 210 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
14.0PPR pts
7 REC, 70 YDS
Chiefs leader
14.1PPR pts
16/28, 189 YDS, 1 INT, 1 RUSH TD
Defensive playmaker
Ashton Gillotte
1 INT, 0.5 SACK, 3 TKL
Chargers 16, Chiefs 13: Los Angeles rallies from 3 down at halftime
Los Angeles erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Kansas City 6–0 after the break to win 16–13. The Chargers finished with a 295–239 edge in total offense and averaged 4.8 yards per play.
The Chiefs went 6-for-13 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Chargers kept the ball for 34:42.
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
- +0.7 yards/play LAC 4.8 · KC 4.1
- +1 turnover margin LAC 1 · KC 2 turnovers
- +56 total yards LAC 295 · KC 239
Game Highlights
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Why the Chargers Won
Los Angeles won the efficiency, turnover, and time of possession battles.
| Chargers | Stat | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Yards per play | 4.1 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 295 | Total yards | 239 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 62 | Plays | 59 |
| 36% | Third-down conversion | 46% |
| 34:42 | Time of possession | 25:18 |
Scoring Summary
The Chargers scored one touchdown and three field goals; the Chiefs scored one touchdown and two field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | LAC | KC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 8:52 | KC | Patrick Mahomes 12-yard TD run Takes leadHarrison Butker XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2:30 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 49-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 8:04 | KC | Harrison Butker 27-yard FG Extends lead | 3 | 10 |
| 0:38 | KC | Harrison Butker 47-yard FG Extends lead | 3 | 13 |
| 0:05 | LAC | Justin Herbert → KeAndre Lambert-Smith, 16-yard TDCameron Dicker XP | 10 | 13 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 8:55 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 23-yard FG Ties game | 13 | 13 |
| 0:51 | LAC | Cameron Dicker 49-yard FG Takes lead | 16 | 13 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
Fantasy Points: Chargers vs Chiefs, Week 15 2025
Fantasy leaders
- Patrick Mahomes14.1 PTSQB24
- Travis Kelce14.0 PTSTE10
- Rashee Rice12.1 PTSWR31
- Justin Herbert11.4 PTSQB27
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | 11.4 | QB27 | 19/29 | 210 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 84.0 | Start/Sit → |
| Patrick Mahomes | 14.1 | QB24 | 16/28 | 189 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 62.9 | Start/Sit → |
| Gardner Minshew | -0.1 | — | 3/5 | 22 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | 30.8 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | 14.0 | TE10 | TE | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 70 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rashee Rice | 12.1 | WR31 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 51 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Oronde Gadsden | 10.1 | TE15 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 61 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Keenan Allen | 8.6 | WR44 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 36 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 8.6 | WR46 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 1 | |
| Tre' Harris | 7.9 | WR51 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 49 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Omarion Hampton | 7.5 | RB39 | RB | 15 | 61 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyquan Thornton | 6.7 | WR56 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 47 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kimani Vidal | 5.8 | RB45 | RB | 12 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Xavier Worthy | 5.5 | WR68 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 35 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ladd McConkey | 4.0 | WR78 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 20 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Kareem Hunt | 3.0 | RB55 | RB | 6 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | |
| Isiah Pacheco | 2.1 | RB64 | RB | 11 | 21 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Brashard Smith | 0.1 | RB80 | RB | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | Start/Sit → |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Los Angeles Chargers
Snap Share
Target Share23 targets
- Keenan Allen30%, 7 targets
- Oronde Gadsden22%, 5 targets
- Tre' Harris22%, 5 targets
- Ladd McConkey13%, 3 targets
- Kimani Vidal4%, 1 targets
- Other9%, 2 targets
Carry Share29 carries
- , 15 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 2 carries
Kansas City Chiefs
Snap Share
Target Share30 targets
- Rashee Rice37%, 11 targets
- Travis Kelce30%, 9 targets
- Xavier Worthy13%, 4 targets
- Tyquan Thornton10%, 3 targets
- Kareem Hunt7%, 2 targets
- Other3%, 1 targets
Carry Share21 carries
- , 11 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 2 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | 60 | 98% | 9 | 30% | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | 52 | 85% | 11 | 37% | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | 56 | 85% | 5 | 22% | 0 |
| Ladd McConkey | 49 | 74% | 3 | 13% | 0 |
| Xavier Worthy | 41 | 67% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Kimani Vidal | 42 | 64% | 1 | 4% | 12 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | 32 | 52% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden | 34 | 52% | 5 | 22% | 0 |
| Tyquan Thornton | 31 | 51% | 3 | 10% | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | 30 | 49% | 2 | 7% | 6 |
| Isiah Pacheco | 28 | 46% | 0 | 0% | 11 |
| Keenan Allen | 28 | 42% | 7 | 30% | 0 |
| Noah Gray | 23 | 38% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | 24 | 36% | 1 | 4% | 15 |
| Will Dissly | 21 | 32% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-Smith | 21 | 32% | 1 | 4% | 0 |
| Robert Tonyan | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Brashard Smith | 3 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Nikko Remigio | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 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+6.9KeAndre Lambert-Smith8.6 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−6.7Rashee Rice12.1 PTS vs 18.8 xFP
- Highest expected volume18.8 xFPRashee Rice12.1 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashee RiceKC · WR | 12.1 | 18.8 | −6.7 | 85% | 37% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 37% |
| Travis KelceKC · TE | 14.0 | 15.3 | −1.3 | 98% | 30% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 9 | 30% |
| Justin HerbertLAC · QB | 11.4 | 14.2 | −2.8 | 100% | 29 att | — | 29 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Patrick MahomesKC · QB | 14.1 | 13.7 | +0.4 | 92% | 28 att | — | 28 | 2 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Keenan AllenLAC · WR | 8.6 | 11.9 | −3.3 | 42% | 27% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 27% |
| Omarion HamptonLAC · RB | 7.5 | 11.4 | −3.9 | 36% | 52% car | — | 0 | 15 | 52% | 1 | 4% |
| Kimani VidalLAC · RB | 5.8 | 9.5 | −3.7 | 64% | 41% car | — | 0 | 12 | 41% | 1 | 4% |
| Oronde GadsdenLAC · TE | 10.1 | 8.5 | +1.6 | 52% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Tre' HarrisLAC · WR | 7.9 | 8.5 | −0.6 | 85% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Kareem HuntKC · RB | 3.0 | 7.3 | −4.3 | 49% | 29% car | — | 0 | 6 | 29% | 2 | 7% |
| Isiah PachecoKC · RB | 2.1 | 7.1 | −5.0 | 46% | 52% car | — | 0 | 11 | 52% | 0 | 0% |
| Xavier WorthyKC · WR | 5.5 | 6.8 | −1.3 | 67% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Ladd McConkeyLAC · WR | 4.0 | 5.1 | −1.1 | 74% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Tyquan ThorntonKC · WR | 6.7 | 5.1 | +1.6 | 51% | 10% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 10% |
| Scott MatlockLAC · — | 2.9 | 3.4 | −0.5 | — | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Gardner Minshew IIKC · QB | -0.1 | 2.2 | −2.3 | 8% | 5 att | — | 5 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| JuJu Smith-SchusterKC · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 52% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC · WR | 8.6 | 1.7 | +6.9 | 32% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Trevor PenningLAC · — | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | — | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Brashard SmithKC · RB | 0.1 | 1.3 | −1.2 | 5% | 10% car | — | 0 | 2 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Chargers 26 targets and 29 carries; Chiefs 30 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 2025 season: 1.70 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Justin Herbert
19 of 29 passing for 210 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 2 carries for 0 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.2 expected.
Patrick Mahomes
16 of 28 passing for 189 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 15 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.7 expected.
Keenan Allen
7 targets (27% of the team's), 5 catches for 36 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.9 expected.
Omarion Hampton
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards; 15 carries (52% of the team's) for 61 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.4 expected.
Fewest points since Week 2.
Rashee Rice Volume, no payoff
11 targets (37% of the team's), 7 catches for 51 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Travis Kelce Volume, no payoff
9 targets (30% of the team's), 7 catches for 70 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.
Isiah Pacheco Unlucky
11 carries (52% of the team's) for 21 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 7.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Lowest-scoring game of the season.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith Ran hot
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 16 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Los Angeles Chargers
- Stock up: Kimani Vidal led the backfield with 64% of the snaps after trailing Omarion Hampton before this game.
- Stock up: Tre' Harris played 85% of the snaps, up from a 42% season average.
- Stock up: KeAndre Lambert-Smith played 32% of the snaps, up from a 15% season average.
Kansas City Chiefs
- Stock up: Kareem Hunt led the backfield with 49% of the snaps after trailing Isiah Pacheco before this game.
- Stock up: Travis Kelce played 98% of the snaps, up from a 80% season average.
- Stock down: Isiah Pacheco lost the backfield lead: 46% of the snaps to Kareem Hunt's 49%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2025 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Chargers D | Chiefs D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| RBs | 18.6 | 19.2 |
| WRs | 25.7 | 27.8 |
| TEs | 10.5 | 11.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Kansas City opened at 66% win probability, climbed as high as 91%, then lost.
Chiefs win probability
Key Swings
- +17Mahomes 12-yd TD run65% → 82%Q1 8:52
- +8Butker 27-yd FG76% → 84%Q2 8:04
- −18Herbert → Lambert-Smith, 16-yd TD91% → 73%Q2 0:05
- −13Dicker 23-yd FG73% → 60%Q3 8:55
- −17Dicker 49-yd FG58% → 41%Q3 0:51
Swing in Chiefs win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Los Angeles Chargers | Measure | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Plays | 59 |
| 53% | Pass rate | 64% |
| 6.1 | Yds / dropback | 5.0 |
| 3.2 | Yds / carry | 2.3 |
| 5/14 | Third downs | 6/13 |
Efficiency edge Los Angeles ran 3 more plays and gained 1.1 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- LAC Allen 27% · Gadsden 19% · Harris 19%
- KC Rice 37% · Kelce 30% · Worthy 13%
Possession Results
| Result | LAC | KC |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 1 |
| Field goals | 3 | 2 |
| Punts | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
LAC turnover edge: +1
- The Chiefs opened the scoring on their first possession, a 11-play, 68-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Chargers drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to eight minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Q1 15:00 | 11 | 68 | 6:08 | Touchdown |
| LAC | Q1 8:52 | 11 | 41 | 6:22 | Field goal |
| KC | Q1 2:30 | 3 | 2 | 1:38 | Punt |
| LAC | Q1 0:52 | 4 | 16 | 2:20 | Punt |
| KC | Q2 13:32 | 3 | 1 | 1:38 | Punt |
| LAC | Q2 11:54 | 3 | -1 | 0:55 | Interception |
| KC | Q2 10:59 | 7 | 10 | 2:55 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q2 8:04 | 8 | 29 | 5:14 | Punt |
| KC | Q2 2:50 | 10 | 65 | 2:12 | Field goal |
| LAC | Q2 0:38 | 5 | 60 | 0:33 | Touchdown |
| KC | Q2 0:05 | 0 | 0 | 0:05 | End of half |
| LAC | Q3 15:00 | 11 | 66 | 6:05 | Field goal |
| KC | Q3 8:55 | 3 | -11 | 1:02 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 7:53 | 5 | 8 | 2:58 | Punt |
| KC | Q3 4:55 | 3 | 7 | 1:24 | Punt |
| LAC | Q3 3:31 | 5 | 29 | 2:40 | Field goal |
| KC | Q3 0:51 | 9 | 49 | 3:10 | Interception |
| LAC | Q4 12:41 | 12 | 55 | 7:21 | Punt |
| KC | Q4 5:20 | 12 | 53 | 5:06 | Interception |
| LAC | Q4 0:14 | 1 | -1 | 0:14 | End 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
- 2025 Wk 15 Chargers at Chiefs LAC 16 KC 13 LAC W
- 2025 Wk 1 Chiefs vs Chargers, 2025 Wk 1 recap LAC 27 KC 21 LAC W
- 2024 Wk 14 Chargers at Chiefs, 2024 Wk 14 recap KC 19 LAC 17 KC W
- 2024 Wk 4 Chiefs at Chargers, 2024 Wk 4 recap KC 17 LAC 10 KC W
- 2023 Wk 18 Chiefs at Chargers, 2023 Wk 18 recap KC 13 LAC 12 KC W
- 2023 Wk 7 Chargers at Chiefs, 2023 Wk 7 recap KC 31 LAC 17 KC W
- 2022 Wk 11 Chiefs at Chargers, 2022 Wk 11 recap KC 30 LAC 27 KC W
- 2022 Wk 2 Chargers at Chiefs, 2022 Wk 2 recap KC 27 LAC 24 KC W
- 2021 Wk 15 Chiefs at Chargers, 2021 Wk 15 recap KC 34 LAC 28 KC W
- 2021 Wk 3 Chargers at Chiefs, 2021 Wk 3 recap LAC 30 KC 24 LAC W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2025 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Chargers | Stat | Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 11-6 | Record | 6-11 |
| 21.6 | Points per game | 21.3 |
| 333.8 | Yards per game | 320.6 |
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 20.0 | Points allowed per game | 19.3 |
| 285.2 | Yards allowed per game | 301.5 |
Chargers vs Chiefs Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- KC −5.5Chiefs failed to cover by 8.5
- Total
- 41.5Under: 29 points scored (by 12.5)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | 23.5 | 13 | −10.5 |
| Chargers | 18.0 | 16 | −2.0 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Last 5 meetings: Chargers 4–1 ATS, unders 3–2.
Each team's 2025 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Against the spread
- 3–0
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as favorite
- 1–0
- ATS as underdog
- 2–0
- ATS on the road
- 1–0
Kansas City Chiefs
- Against the spread
- 0–3
- Over/under
- 1–2
- ATS as favorite
- 0–2
- ATS at home
- 0–2
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.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Chargers or Chiefs player start in Week 6? Compare the decision against your other options.
- Fantasy Football ProjectionsSee the latest weekly and rest-of-season projections for Chargers and Chiefs players.
- Fantasy Points Allowed by PositionHow the Chargers and Chiefs defenses have treated QBs, RBs, WRs and TEs.
- Strength of ScheduleWhere these two matchups fall in each team's fantasy playoff run.
- Redraft CommandConnect your league for personalized lineup, trade and roster advice.
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2025 Game Logs for Players in This Game
Chargers vs Chiefs Game FAQ
Who won the 2025 Chargers vs Chiefs Week 15 game?
The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16–13 in Week 15 of the 2025 season. The game was played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO, on December 14, 2025. See the Chargers' 2025 schedule.
What was the final score of Chargers vs Chiefs?
The final score was Chargers 16, Chiefs 13. The Chiefs led 13–10 at halftime, and the second half went Chargers 6, Chiefs 0.
What happened in the Chargers vs Chiefs game?
Los Angeles erased a 13–10 halftime deficit, outscoring Kansas City 6–0 after the break to win 16–13. The Chargers finished with a 295–239 edge in total offense and averaged 4.8 yards per play. Patrick Mahomes led all players with 16 of 28 passing for 189 yards, plus 2 carries for 15 rushing yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs committed 2 turnovers, the Chargers 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Chargers vs Chiefs?
Patrick Mahomes led the game with 14.1 PPR fantasy points, the QB24 of Week 15, on 16 of 28 passing for 189 yards, plus 2 carries for 15 rushing yards and a touchdown. Travis Kelce was next with 14.0 (TE10). See Patrick Mahomes's 2025 game log.
Who led Chargers vs Chiefs in passing, rushing and receiving?
Justin Herbert (LAC) led all passers with 19 of 29 for 210 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Omarion Hampton (LAC) led in rushing with 15 carries for 61 yards. Travis Kelce (KC) led in receiving with 7 catches for 70 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Chargers vs Chiefs?
KeAndre Lambert-Smith outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 8.6 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+6.9). Rashee Rice fell furthest short, with 12.1 points on 18.8 xFP (−6.7). 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?
Rashee Rice had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.8 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 12.1. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Chargers come back to beat the Chiefs?
The Chargers' chances of winning fell as low as 9% in the first half. Justin Herbert's 16-yard touchdown pass to KeAndre Lambert-Smith in the second quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 16–13 win.
Which team won the turnover battle in Chargers vs Chiefs?
The Chargers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Chiefs gave the ball away 2 times and the Chargers 1 time. The Chargers won the game.
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 15 of 2025, they last met in the 2025 season on September 5, 2025, when the Chargers beat the Chiefs 27–21.
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 −5.5, making the Kansas City Chiefs 5.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 23.5 points for the Chiefs and 18.0 for the Chargers.
Did Chargers vs Chiefs go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 29 points, 12.5 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Chargers vs Chiefs?
The Chargers covered as 5.5-point underdogs against the closing line of Chiefs −5.5. The final margin was 3 points.