Chiefs 30–27 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2022

Q: 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.

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-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.

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 30–27 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 19–20 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Patrick Mahomes
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (6:57) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon to LAC 43 for -3 yards (42-…
Game date: 2022-11-20

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 30–27 on 2022-11-20, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 20–19 halftime lead. Patrick Mahomes posted a game-high +14.97 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	6	13	3	14	0	30
Los Angeles Chargers	10	10	0	13	0	27

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

KC 50

+3LAC 34

+3KC 28

LAC 4

+3LAC 11

LAC 32

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 10:58FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
3-0
(10:58) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:42TD
Josh Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
KC 50
Score
3-6
(9:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:33XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
3-7
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q1 6:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 34
Score
6-7
(6:03) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 2:39FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 28
Score
6-10
(2:39) 15-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:18TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 4
Score
12-10
(14:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 14:13TD
Harrison Butker
Points+7
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
13-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:35TD
Austin Ekeler
Points+6
Yard line
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.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 3:31XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
13-17
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:17FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 3
Score
13-20
(:17) 15-C.Dicker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 6:25FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
16-20
(6:25) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 15:00TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 32
Score
22-20
(15:00) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 14:50XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
23-20
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:50TD
Josh Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
KC 6
Score
23-26
(1:50) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 5-J.Palmer for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:46TD
Cameron Dicker
Points+7
Yard line
KC 15
Score
23-27
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:37TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
29-27
(:37) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 0:31XP
Harrison Butker
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
30-27
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Patrick Mahomes — KC · Passing

Patrick Mahomes posted the highest total EPA (+14.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Kansas City Chiefs. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.

Patrick Mahomes's top snap (-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 36.

Quarterback report card

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 41 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · +0.7% CPOE · +0.37 EPA/play · +14.97 total EPA
Justin 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.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.170	+0.063
Offensive success rate	48.1%	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 rate	48.1%	51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

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.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.06 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

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

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 9:42)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 14:18)
Los Angeles Chargers — Austin Ekeler (Q2 3:35)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 15:00)
Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 1:50)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 0:37)

Field goals

Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 10:58)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q1 6:03)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q1 2:39)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:17)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q3 6:25)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 10–6. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 15 (Q1 10:58) — (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 9:42) — (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 9:33) — 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 6:03) — (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 2:39) — (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 14:18) — (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 14:13) — 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 3:35) — (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 3:31) — 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 0:17) — (: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 6:25) — (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.

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 EPA snaps that flipped field position.

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 15:00) — (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]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 10:58 · LAC 15 · Score 3-0
(10:58) 7-H.Butker 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:42 · KC 50 · Score 3-6
(9:42) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 5-J.Palmer for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:33 · KC 15 · Score 3-7
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q1 6:03 · LAC 34 · Score 6-7
(6:03) 7-H.Butker 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 2:39 · KC 28 · Score 6-10
(2:39) 15-C.Dicker 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · LAC 4 · Score 12-10
(14:18) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short left to 87-T.Kelce for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+7) — Q2 14:13 · LAC 15 · Score 13-10
7-H.Butker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 3:35 · 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.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 3:31 · KC 15 · Score 13-17
15-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:17 · KC 3 · Score 13-20
(:17) 15-C.Dicker 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q3 6:25 · LAC 11 · Score 16-20
(6:25) 7-H.Butker 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Justin Herbert (LAC) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2022-11-20?

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

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 9:42) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 14:18) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — A. Ekeler (Q2 3:35) 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 10:58, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q1 6:03, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q1 2:39, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:17, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q3 6:25, 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?

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

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

Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-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.

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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