Game story
In Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-08, the Kansas City Chiefs took care of business against the Los Angeles Chargers, pulling away with a 19–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) paced the passing game, with +6.18 total EPA, and +0.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.29 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+33.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Kansas City Chiefs changed the game: (:01) 49-M.Wright 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +8.29 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2 J. Palmer · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.39 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 3 Q. Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4 P. Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +6.18 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5 S. Smartt · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
- 6 T. Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 7 X. Worthy · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 8 J. Smith-Schuster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +1.74 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Herbert — LAC · Passing
J. Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+8.29) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Los Angeles Chargers's efficiency. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
The signature play (+4.37 EPA) came from Los Angeles Chargers: (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-Q.Johnston to LAC 45 for 21 yards (22-T.McDuffie). PENALTY on KC-32-N.Bolton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 45.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Kansas City Chiefs — D. Hopkins (P. Mahomes pass)
- Los Angeles Chargers — G. Edwards
- Los Angeles Chargers — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass)
Field goals
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright
- Los Angeles Chargers — C. Dicker
- Kansas City Chiefs — M. Wright
- Kansas City Chiefs — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 3–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 29 (Q1 55:10) — (10:10) 49-M.Wright 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..
The second quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 16–0. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q2 37:51) — (7:51) 49-M.Wright 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 30:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 8-D.Hopkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 15 (Q2 30:47) — 49-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..
The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 14–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q3 22:15) — (7:15) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 22:12) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 4 (Q3 18:36) — (3:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 18:30) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..
The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–3. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 32 (Q4 13:09) — (13:09) 49-M.Wright 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 19 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 49-M.Wright 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal (Q4 0:00) — END GAME.
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 49-M.Wright 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-Q.Johnston to LAC 45 for 21 yards (22-T.McDuffie). PENALTY on KC-32-N.Bolton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 45.
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce to LAC 11 for 9 yards (29-T.Still).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 4:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short middle to 1-X.Worthy to LAC 46 for 14 yards (29-T.Still).
- Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 13:38) — (13:38) (Shotgun) 10-I.Pacheco right guard to LAC 17 for 3 yards (43-T.Dye). PENALTY on KC-65-T.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 17.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 53:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-Q.Johnston to LAC 45 for 21 yards (22-T.McDuffie). PENALTY on KC-32-N.Bolton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 45.
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 25:00) — (10:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer to KC 25 for 15 yards (22-T.McDuffie) [56-G.Karlaftis].
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 48:08) — (3:08) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 5-J.Palmer to KC 49 for 38 yards (21-J.Hicks).
- Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 20:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass incomplete deep right to 1-Q.Johnston. PENALTY on KC-20-J.Reid, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at LAC 26 - No Play.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +6.18 total EPA
- J.Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.081 | +0.091 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.9% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.214 | +0.134 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | -0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.081 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 58.1% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.08, Kansas City Chiefs +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Kansas City Chiefs: 9 drives, +7.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Los Angeles Chargers: 9 drives, +6.02 total EPA, 3 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.
- J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) 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.
- Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 55:10 · LAC 29 · Score 0-3
(10:10) 49-M.Wright 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 37:51 · LAC 15 · Score 0-6
(7:51) 49-M.Wright 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 30:50 · LAC 9 · Score 0-12
(:50) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 8-D.Hopkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 30:47 · LAC 15 · Score 0-13
49-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 22:15 · KC 3 · Score 6-13
(7:15) (Shotgun) 4-G.Edwards left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 22:12 · KC 15 · Score 7-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 18:36 · KC 4 · Score 13-13
(3:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-Q.Johnston for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 18:30 · KC 15 · Score 14-13
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 13:09 · LAC 32 · Score 14-16
(13:09) 49-M.Wright 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q4 4:39 · KC 19 · Score 17-16
(4:39) 11-C.Dicker 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:01 · LAC 13 · Score 17-19
(:01) 49-M.Wright 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. - Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 0:00 · Score 17-19
END GAME
Frequently asked questions
Who won Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 in Week 14, 2024 on 2024-12-08.
What was the final score of Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
The final score was Los Angeles Chargers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 19 (LAC 17-19 KC) in Week 14, 2024 on 2024-12-08.
What was the score by quarter in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 3; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 0, Kansas City Chiefs 16; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 14, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 9; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 17, Kansas City Chiefs 19.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — D. Hopkins (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 30:50) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — G. Edwards (Q3 22:15) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 18:36) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Wright (Q1 55:10, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Wright (Q2 37:51, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Wright (Q4 13:09, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q4 4:39, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Wright (Q4 0:01, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:00, 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?
P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 52.2% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +6.18 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 56.8% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.29 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs?
J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led the game in total EPA with +8.29 on passing plays. across 37 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+4.37 EPA): (8:43) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep middle to 1-Q.Johnston to LAC 45 for 21 yards (22-T.McDuffie). PENALTY on KC-32-N.Bolton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 4. The biggest win-probability swing was +33.5%.
Was Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 19-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Los Angeles Chargers
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
Kansas City Chiefs
Entered 11-1 Now 12-1 W
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