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NFL · Week 1 · September 9, 2018 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Chiefs defeat Chargers 38–28 in Week 1

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 38–28 Week 1 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 38 1–0 Winner
Final 38–28
Los Angeles Chargers 28 0–1
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
38–28
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 17–12 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Philip Rivers
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
September 9, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 7 REC · 169 YDS · 2 TD +14.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 15/30 · 259 YDS · 4 TD +12.6 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Sherman 1 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 34/59 · 420 YDS · 3 TD +17.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 8 REC · 108 YDS · 1 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Ekeler
    Austin Ekeler 5 REC · 87 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 38–28 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 17–12 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Top passer
Philip Rivers
Biggest EPA play
(10:35) 2-D.Colquitt punts 59 yards to LAC 14, Center-41-J.Winchester. 89-J.Jones MUFFS ca…
Game date
2018-09-09

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38–28 on 2018-09-09. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +16.96 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Kansas City Chiefs143147038
Los Angeles Chargers66016028

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

KCKansas City Chiefs
LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 13:24TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 66
    Score
    6-0

    (13:24) 8-D.Kaser punts 57 yards to KC 9, Center-47-M.Windt. 10-T.Hill for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 13:03XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    7-0

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 9:24FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 27
    Score
    7-3

    (9:24) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  4. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:50TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 58
    Score
    13-3

    (6:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Mebane].

  5. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 6:39XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    14-3

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 0:25FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 21
    Score
    14-6

    (:25) 6-C.Sturgis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 7:54TD
    Austin Ekeler

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 13
    Score
    14-12

    (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Ford].

  8. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q2 2:04FG
    Harrison Butker

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 28
    Score
    17-12

    (2:04) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:29TD
    Drake Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    23-12

    (9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 13-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 9:25XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    24-12

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  11. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:55TD
    ASA. Sherman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 36
    Score
    30-12

    (:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 42-A.Sherman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 0:48XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    31-12

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  13. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 12:09TD
    Kyle Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 20
    Score
    31-18

    (12:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 12:04Safety
    Philip Rivers

    Points+2

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    31-20

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:47TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 1
    Score
    37-20

    (9:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:42XP
    Harrison Butker

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    38-20

    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  17. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:08TD
    Philip Rivers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    38-26

    (5:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  18. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 5:01Safety
    Melvin Gordon

    Points+2

    Yard line
    KC 2
    Score
    38-28

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-M.Gordon rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +16.96 total EPA · 59 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  2. 2Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +14.13 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  3. 3Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +12.64 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
  4. 4Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +9.40 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  5. 5Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  6. 6Mykel WilliamsMykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Sherman · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.54 EPA/play
  8. 8Austin EkelerAustin Ekeler · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Philip Rivers

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Philip Rivers — LAC · Passing

Philip Rivers posted the highest total EPA (+16.96) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 59 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (-3.69 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at KC 14. 38-R.Parker to LAC 43 for 43 yards (76-R.Okung). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by conta

Biggest single play (+7.37 EPA): D. Colquitt — (10:35) 2-D.Colquitt punts 59 yards to LAC 14, Center-41-J.Winchester. 89-J.Jones MUFFS catch, and recovers at LAC 6. 89-J.Jones to LAC 6 for no gain (13-D.Thomas). FUMBLES (13-D.Thomas), RECOVERED by

Quarterback report card

Philip Rivers led all passers in efficiency for Los Angeles Chargers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 59 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +3.7% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +16.96 total EPA
  • Patrick MahomesPatrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +12.64 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.283+0.082
Offensive success rate48.7%49.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.421+0.287
Rush EPA/play-0.083+0.118
Defensive EPA/play-0.082-0.283
Defensive success rate50.5%51.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.28 vs +0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.28 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.08 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +21.49 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 11 drives, +7.91 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Trysten HillKansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Q1 13:24)
  • Trysten HillKansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q1 6:50)
  • Austin EkelerLos Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 7:54)
  • Drake ThomasKansas City Chiefs — Drake Thomas (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 9:29)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — A. Sherman (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q3 0:55)
  • Kyle AllenLos Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Philip Rivers pass) (Q4 12:09)
  • Trysten HillKansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 9:47)
  • Philip RiversLos Angeles Chargers — Philip Rivers (Q4 5:08)

Field goals

  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Sturgis (Q1 9:24)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Sturgis (Q1 0:25)
  • Harrison ButkerKansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 2:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 66 (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 8-D.Kaser punts 57 yards to KC 9, Center-47-M.Windt. 10-T.Hill for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 13:03) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 27 (Q1 9:24) — (9:24) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 58 (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Mebane].; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q1 6:39) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (Q1 0:25) — (:25) 6-C.Sturgis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 6–3. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 13 (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Ford].; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 28 (Q2 2:04) — (2:04) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q3 9:29) — (9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 13-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 9:25) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 36 (Q3 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 42-A.Sherman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 0:48) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 16–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 20 (Q4 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 12:04) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 1 (Q4 9:47) — (9:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 9:42) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q4 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers registered a safety from the KC 2 (Q4 5:01) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-M.Gordon rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 8-D.Kaser punts 57 yards to KC 9, Center-47-M.Windt. 10-T.Hill for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -7.05]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:54) — (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Ford]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.59]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Mebane]. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.17]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass incomplete deep middle to 87-T.Kelce (20-D.King). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -0.46]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q2 7:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 81-M.Williams is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -6.4% · EPA -0.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 2-D.Colquitt punts 59 yards to LAC 14, Center-41-J.Winchester. 89-J.Jones MUFFS catch, and recovers at LAC 6. 89-J.Jones to LAC 6 for no gain (13-D.Thomas). FUMBLES (13-D.Thomas), RECOVERED by [WPA +4.3% · EPA +7.37]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 13:24) — (13:24) 8-D.Kaser punts 57 yards to KC 9, Center-47-M.Windt. 10-T.Hill for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.7% · EPA -7.05]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Mebane]. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.17]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 10-T.Hill to KC 45 for 34 yards (20-D.King). [WPA +4.4% · EPA +3.92]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 13:24 · KC 66 · Score 6-0
    (13:24) 8-D.Kaser punts 57 yards to KC 9, Center-47-M.Windt. 10-T.Hill for 91 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 13:03 · LAC 15 · Score 7-0
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 9:24 · KC 27 · Score 7-3
    (9:24) 6-C.Sturgis 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q1 6:50 · LAC 58 · Score 13-3
    (6:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN [92-B.Mebane].
  5. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q1 6:39 · LAC 15 · Score 14-3
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 0:25 · KC 21 · Score 14-6
    (:25) 6-C.Sturgis 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:54 · KC 13 · Score 14-12
    (7:54) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 30-A.Ekeler for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-D.Ford].
  8. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 2:04 · LAC 28 · Score 17-12
    (2:04) 7-H.Butker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 9:29 · LAC 1 · Score 23-12
    (9:29) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 13-D.Thomas for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 9:25 · LAC 15 · Score 24-12
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 0:55 · LAC 36 · Score 30-12
    (:55) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 42-A.Sherman for 36 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 0:48 · LAC 15 · Score 31-12
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  13. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 12:09 · KC 20 · Score 31-18
    (12:09) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass deep right to 13-K.Allen for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 12:04 · KC 2 · Score 31-20
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-P.Rivers pass to 85-A.Gates is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:47 · LAC 1 · Score 37-20
    (9:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 10-T.Hill for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:42 · LAC 15 · Score 38-20
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  17. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:08 · KC 4 · Score 38-26
    (5:08) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  18. Los Angeles Chargers Safety (+2) — Q4 5:01 · KC 2 · Score 38-28
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 28-M.Gordon rushes left end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Kansas City Chiefs earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Philip Rivers (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2018-09-09?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 38-28 in Week 1, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 7, Los Angeles Chargers 16; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 38, Los Angeles Chargers 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (Q1 13:24) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q1 6:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 7:54) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Thomas (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 9:29) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Sherman (P. Mahomes pass) (Q3 0:55) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (P. Rivers pass) (Q4 12:09) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 9:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — P. Rivers (Q4 5:08) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 9:24, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 0:25, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 2:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 57.6% completion, +3.7% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +16.96 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +12.64 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.96 total EPA on Passing plays. across 59 snaps. Their top snap (-3.69 EPA): (4:21) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left intended for 16-Ty.Williams INTERCEPTED by 38-R.Parker at KC 14. 38-R.Parker to LAC 43 for 43 yards (76-R.Okung). The Replay Official r.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Now 1-0 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 0-1 L