FantasyHQ · Game Recap

NFL · Week 1 · September 11, 2016 · 12 min read

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 2016 Week 1 Recap

Chiefs defeat Chargers 33–27 in Week 1

Philip Rivers led Fantasy Impact as Chiefs prevailed in a 27–33 Week 1 finish.

Los Angeles Chargers 27 0–1
Final 27–33
Kansas City Chiefs 33 1–0 Winner
Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
27–33
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 21–3 Kansas City Chiefs
Top passer
Arian Smith
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Game date
September 11, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Chargers

  • Philip Rivers
    Philip Rivers 25/40 · 233 YDS · 1 TD +10.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 6 REC · 63 YDS +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Ty.Williams 2 REC · 71 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Chiefs

  • S.Ware 7 REC · 129 YDS +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Arian Smith
    Arian Smith 34/54 · 342 YDS · 2 TD +6.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Travis Kelce
    Travis Kelce 6 REC · 74 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Kansas City Chiefs
Final score
Kansas City Chiefs 33–27 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime
Los Angeles Chargers 21–3 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Philip Rivers
Top passer
Arian Smith
Biggest EPA play
(12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEP…
Game date
2016-09-11

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33–27 on 2016-09-11, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 21–3 halftime lead. Philip Rivers posted a game-high +10.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Los Angeles Chargers71433027
Kansas City Chiefs30717633

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers
KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q1 11:55FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 29
    Score
    0-3

    (11:55) 5-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  2. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:30TD
    Melvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 1
    Score
    6-3

    (8:30) 28-M.Gordon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q1 8:27XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    7-3

    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  4. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 14:10TD
    Melvin Gordon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 6
    Score
    13-3

    (14:10) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 14:06XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    14-3

    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  6. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 7:59TD
    DWD. Woodhead

    Points+6

    Yard line
    KC 4
    Score
    20-3

    (7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q2 7:54XP
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+1

    Yard line
    KC 15
    Score
    21-3

    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  8. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q3 6:06FG
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 11
    Score
    24-3

    (6:06) 2-J.Lambo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  9. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 2:53TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 9
    Score
    24-9

    (2:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q3 2:47XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    24-10

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  11. LACLos Angeles Chargers
    Q4 13:27FG
    JLJ. Lambo

    Points+3

    Yard line
    KC 10
    Score
    27-10

    (13:27) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.

  12. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:23TD
    JMJa'Mori Maclin

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 19
    Score
    27-16

    (9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 19-J.Maclin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 9:18XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 20
    Score
    27-17

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  14. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 3:12FG
    Cairo Santos

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    27-20

    (3:12) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  15. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 1:11TD
    SWS. Ware

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 5
    Score
    27-26

    (1:11) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

  16. KCKansas City Chiefs
    Q4 1:03XP
    Cairo Santos

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LAC 15
    Score
    27-27

    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.

  17. KCKansas City Chiefs
    OT 9:59TD
    Arian Smith

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LAC 2
    Score
    27-33

    (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Philip RiversPhilip Rivers · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +10.40 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +8.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
  3. 3Arian SmithArian Smith · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +6.43 total EPA · 54 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  4. 4Travis KelceTravis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +6.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
  5. 5Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  6. 6Ty. Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
  7. 7S. Ware · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
  8. 8Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 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 (+10.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.

Philip Rivers's top snap (+3.45 EPA): (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen].

Biggest single play (-4.77 EPA): Arian Smith — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at KC 44. 22-J.Verrett to KC 32 for 12 yards (19-J.Maclin). The Replay Official reviewed t

Quarterback report card

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

  • Arian SmithArian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs) · 54 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +8.2% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +6.43 total EPA
  • Philip RiversPhilip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) · 40 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +6.6% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLos Angeles ChargersKansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play+0.072+0.098
Offensive success rate50.5%49.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.260+0.119
Rush EPA/play+0.109+0.133
Defensive EPA/play-0.098-0.072
Defensive success rate50.5%49.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.07, Kansas City Chiefs +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Los Angeles Chargers: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +6.71 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Melvin GordonLos Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q1 8:30)
  • Melvin GordonLos Angeles Chargers — Melvin Gordon (Q2 14:10)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — D. Woodhead (Philip Rivers pass) (Q2 7:59)
  • Trysten HillKansas City Chiefs — Trysten Hill (Arian Smith pass) (Q3 2:53)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — Ja'Mori Maclin (Arian Smith pass) (Q4 9:23)
  • Kansas City Chiefs — S. Ware (Q4 1:11)
  • Arian SmithKansas City Chiefs — Arian Smith (OT 9:59)

Field goals

  • Cairo SantosKansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q1 11:55)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q3 6:06)
  • Los Angeles Chargers — J. Lambo (Q4 13:27)
  • Cairo SantosKansas City Chiefs — Cairo Santos (Q4 3:12)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q1 11:55) — (11:55) 5-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) 28-M.Gordon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q1 8:27) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The second quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 6 (Q2 14:10) — (14:10) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 14:06) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q2 7:59) — (7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 7:54) — 2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser..

The third quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 7–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 11 (Q3 6:06) — (6:06) 2-J.Lambo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q3 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 2:47) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 17–3. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 10 (Q4 13:27) — (13:27) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 19 (Q4 9:23) — (9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 19-J.Maclin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 20 (Q4 9:18) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q4 3:12) — (3:12) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 5 (Q4 1:11); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 1:03) — 5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt..

Overtime: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 6–0. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 2 (OT 9:59).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:59) — (1:59) 8-D.Kaser punts 17 yards to LAC 42, Center-47-M.Windt. 57-D.Alexander to LAC 42 for no gain. [WPA -13.9% · EPA -1.72]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen]. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.45]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (OT 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right to 32-S.Ware to 50 for 20 yards (52-D.Perryman). Penalty on LAC-50-M.Te'o, Defensive Holding, declined. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion r [WPA +13.4% · EPA +1.33]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +1.53]
  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep middle to 19-J.Maclin to LAC 10 for 22 yards (24-B.Flowers). KC-19-J.Maclin was injured during the play. PENALTY on LAC-37-J.Addae, Unnecessary Roughness, 5 yards [WPA +11.4% · EPA +2.33]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short right intended for 19-J.Maclin INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Verrett at KC 44. 22-J.Verrett to KC 32 for 12 yards (19-J.Maclin). The Replay Official reviewed t [WPA -2.2% · EPA -4.77]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen]. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.45]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 11:25) — (11:25) 2-J.Lambo 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser. [WPA -1.6% · EPA -3.19]
  • Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 19 for 38 yards (23-P.Gaines). [WPA +2.0% · EPA +3.14]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 11:55 · LAC 29 · Score 0-3
    (11:55) 5-C.Santos 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  2. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 8:30 · KC 1 · Score 6-3
    (8:30) 28-M.Gordon right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 8:27 · KC 15 · Score 7-3
    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  4. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 14:10 · KC 6 · Score 13-3
    (14:10) 28-M.Gordon up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:06 · KC 15 · Score 14-3
    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  6. Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 7:59 · KC 4 · Score 20-3
    (7:59) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short right to 39-D.Woodhead for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · KC 15 · Score 21-3
    2-J.Lambo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  8. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q3 6:06 · KC 11 · Score 24-3
    (6:06) 2-J.Lambo 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  9. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 2:53 · LAC 9 · Score 24-9
    (2:53) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass short left to 10-T.Hill for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 2:47 · LAC 15 · Score 24-10
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  11. Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 13:27 · KC 10 · Score 27-10
    (13:27) 2-J.Lambo 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-M.Windt, Holder-8-D.Kaser.
  12. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 9:23 · LAC 19 · Score 27-16
    (9:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 11-A.Smith pass deep left to 19-J.Maclin for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 9:18 · LAC 20 · Score 27-17
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  14. Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:12 · LAC 15 · Score 27-20
    (3:12) 5-C.Santos 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  15. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · LAC 5 · Score 27-26
    (1:11) (Shotgun) 32-S.Ware up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
  16. Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 1:03 · LAC 15 · Score 27-27
    5-C.Santos extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-2-D.Colquitt.
  17. Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — OT 9:59 · LAC 2 · Score 27-33
    (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-A.Smith up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Arian Smith (KC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2016-09-11?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 33-27 in Week 1, 2016.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 17; Q5: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 6; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 27, Kansas City Chiefs 33.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q1 8:30) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Gordon (Q2 14:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — D. Woodhead (P. Rivers pass) (Q2 7:59) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Hill (A. Smith pass) (Q3 2:53) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Maclin (A. Smith pass) (Q4 9:23) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — S. Ware (Q4 1:11) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — A. Smith (OT 9:59) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q1 11:55, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q3 6:06, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — J. Lambo (Q4 13:27, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — C. Santos (Q4 3:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Arian Smith (Kansas City Chiefs), 63.0% completion, +8.2% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +6.43 total passing EPA. Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers), 62.5% completion, +6.6% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.40 total passing EPA.

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

Philip Rivers (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+3.45 EPA): (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-P.Rivers pass short left to 16-Ty.Williams pushed ob at KC 24 for 33 yards (23-P.Gaines) [49-D.Sorensen]..

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

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 33-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 0-1 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Now 1-0 W