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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2022 · 12 min read

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 2022 Week 11 Recap

Chiefs defeat Chargers 30–27 in Week 11

Patrick Mahomes led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 30–27 Week 11 finish.

Kansas City Chiefs 30 8–2 Winner
Final 30–27
Los Angeles Chargers 27 5–5
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
30–27
Halftime
Kansas City Chiefs 19–20 Los Angeles Chargers
Top passer
Patrick Mahomes
FantasyHQ MVP
Patrick Mahomes
Game date
November 20, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • Patrick Mahomes
    Patrick Mahomes 20/41 · 346 YDS · 3 TD +15.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 6 REC · 115 YDS · 3 TD +7.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Skyy Moore
    Skyy Moore 5 REC · 63 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Josh Palmer
    Josh Palmer 8 REC · 106 YDS · 2 TD +7.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Justin Herbert
    Justin Herbert 23/37 · 262 YDS · 2 TD +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • DeWayne Carter
    DeWayne Carter 3 REC · 33 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Game story

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 in Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-20, a matchup that came down to the wire. The decisive swing (+31.3% win probability) came in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers swung the momentum.

In Week 11 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-20, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 30–27 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +14.97 total EPA, and +0.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.97 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+31.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Los Angeles Chargers changed the game: (3:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to KC 16 for 46 yards (23-J.Williams).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Kansas City Chiefs613314030
Los Angeles Chargers1010013027

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

  1. 1 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +14.97 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  2. 2 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.66 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  3. 3 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  4. 4 S. Moore · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
  5. 5 J. Fortson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.72 EPA/play
  6. 6 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +4.11 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7 Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  8. 8 D. Carter · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

P. Mahomes — KC · Passing

P. Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+14.97) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Kansas City Chiefs's efficiency. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

The signature play (-4.86 EPA) came from Kansas City Chiefs: (6:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon to LAC 43 for -3 yards (42-T.Reeder). FUMBLES (42-T.Reeder), touched at LAC 38, RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at LAC 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 54:42)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 44:18)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — A. Ekeler (Q2 33:35)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 15:00)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 1:50)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 0:37)

Field goals

  • Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q1 55:58)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q1 51:03)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker (Q1 47:39)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker (Q2 30:17)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — H. Butker (Q3 21:25)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q1 55:58) — (10:58) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 50 (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 54:33) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 34 (Q1 51:03) — (6:03) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 28 (Q1 47:39) — (2:39) 15-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 13–10. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 4 (Q2 44:18) — (14:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 44:13) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 33:35) — (3:35) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-32-N.Bolton, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced between downs.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 33:31) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 3 (Q2 30:17) — (:17) 15-C.Dicker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 11 (Q3 21:25) — (6:25) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 14–13. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 32 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 14:50) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 5-J.Palmer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 15 (Q4 1:46) — 15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 17 (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 0:31) — 7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to KC 16 for 46 yards (23-J.Williams). [WPA +31.3% · EPA +4.49]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon to LAC 43 for -3 yards (42-T.Reeder). FUMBLES (42-T.Reeder), touched at LAC 38, RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at LAC 36. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -4.86]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +2.66]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to KC 32 for 11 yards (32-N.Bolton). FUMBLES (32-N.Bolton), touched at KC 31, RECOVERED by KC-55-F.Clark at KC 22. [WPA -20.9% · EPA -4.20]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.3% · EPA +3.91]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon to LAC 43 for -3 yards (42-T.Reeder). FUMBLES (42-T.Reeder), touched at LAC 38, RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at LAC 36. [WPA -24.4% · EPA -4.86]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 3:53) — (3:53) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 13-K.Allen to KC 16 for 46 yards (23-J.Williams). [WPA +31.3% · EPA +4.49]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:18) — (10:18) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 13-K.Allen to KC 32 for 11 yards (32-N.Bolton). FUMBLES (32-N.Bolton), touched at KC 31, RECOVERED by KC-55-F.Clark at KC 22. [WPA -20.9% · EPA -4.20]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep right to 88-J.Fortson to LAC 4 for 40 yards (23-B.Callahan). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.13]

Quarterback report card

P.Mahomes led all passers in efficiency for Kansas City Chiefs, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • P.Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.97 total EPA
  • J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +10.8% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

StatKansas City ChiefsLos Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play+0.170+0.063
Offensive success rate48.1%51.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.365+0.111
Rush EPA/play+0.041+0.051
Defensive EPA/play-0.063-0.170
Defensive success rate48.1%51.9%

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Kansas City Chiefs generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

  • Kansas City Chiefs: 11 drives, +13.73 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 10 drives, +5.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

  • Kansas City Chiefs leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
  • One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
  • P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
  • J. Herbert (LAC) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 55:58 · LAC 15 · Score 3-0
    (10:58) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 54:42 · KC 50 · Score 3-6
    (9:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 54:33 · KC 15 · Score 3-7
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  4. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 51:03 · LAC 34 · Score 6-7
    (6:03) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 47:39 · KC 28 · Score 6-10
    (2:39) 15-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  6. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 44:18 · LAC 4 · Score 12-10
    (14:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 44:13 · LAC 15 · Score 13-10
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 33:35 · KC 1 · Score 13-16
    (3:35) (Shotgun) 30-A.Ekeler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-32-N.Bolton, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 33:31 · KC 15 · Score 13-17
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  10. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 30:17 · KC 3 · Score 13-20
    (:17) 15-C.Dicker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  11. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 21:25 · LAC 11 · Score 16-20
    (6:25) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 32 · Score 22-20
    (15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · LAC 15 · Score 23-20
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
  14. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:50 · KC 6 · Score 23-26
    (1:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 5-J.Palmer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+7) — Q4 1:46 · KC 15 · Score 23-27
    15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
  16. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 0:37 · LAC 17 · Score 29-27
    (:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 0:31 · LAC 15 · Score 30-27
    7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30-27 in Week 11, 2022 on 2022-11-20.

What was the final score of Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

The final score was Kansas City Chiefs 30, Los Angeles Chargers 27 (KC 30-27 LAC) in Week 11, 2022 on 2022-11-20.

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

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 13, Los Angeles Chargers 10; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 3, Los Angeles Chargers 0; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 14, Los Angeles Chargers 13; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 30, Los Angeles Chargers 27.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 54:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 44:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 33:35) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 15:00) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 1:50) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 0:37) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 55:58, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 51:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 47:39, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 30:17, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 21:25, 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?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 48.8% completion, +0.7% CPOE, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +14.97 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.2% completion, +10.8% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.11 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers?

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led the game in total EPA with +14.97 on passing plays. across 41 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.86 EPA): (6:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon to LAC 43 for -3 yards (42-T.Reeder). FUMBLES (42-T.Reeder), touched at LAC 38, RECOVERED by LAC-32-A.Gilman at LAC 3. The biggest win-probability swing was +31.3%.

Was Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 7-2 Now 8-2 W

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

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