Chargers 24–27 Chiefs: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2022

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 64.7% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.34 total passing EPA. P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.79 total passing EPA.

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

M. Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.30 EPA): (:47) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to KC 1 for 39 yards (27-R.Fenton). Penalty on KC-27-R.Fenton, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Penalty on KC-27-R.Fenton, .

Quick answer

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs
Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 27–24 Los Angeles Chargers
Halftime: Los Angeles Chargers 10–7 Kansas City Chiefs at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Mykel Williams
Top passer: Justin Herbert
Biggest EPA play: (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 7-G.Everett INTERC…
Game date: 2022-09-15

Game summary

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 on 2022-09-15, overcoming Los Angeles Chargers's 10–7 halftime lead. Mykel Williams posted a game-high +7.27 total EPA in the receiving.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Los Angeles Chargers	3	7	7	7	0	24
Kansas City Chiefs	0	7	7	16	0	27

Scoring Map

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

LACLos Angeles Chargers

LAC 41

+3LAC 1

+3KC 35

KCKansas City Chiefs

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 6:01FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
KC 13
Score
3-0
(6:01) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 15:00TD
Zander Horvath
Points+6
Yard line
KC 1
Score
9-0
(15:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 14:57XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
10-0
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 11:47TD
Jerick McKinnon
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
10-6
(11:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 11:38XP
Matt Ammendola
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
10-7
19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:58TD
Mykel Williams
Points+6
Yard line
KC 15
Score
16-7
(9:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 9:52XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
17-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:28TD
Patrick Mahomes
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 41
Score
17-13
(7:28) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 7:22XP
Matt Ammendola
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-14
19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 15:00FG
Matt Ammendola
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 1
Score
17-17
(15:00) 19-M.Ammendola 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:43TD
Justin Herbert
Points+6
Yard line
KC 3
Score
17-23
(10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 35-Ja.Watson at KC 1. 35-Ja.Watson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 10:29XP
Matt Ammendola
Points+1
Yard line
LAC 15
Score
17-24
19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:24FG
Matt Ammendola
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 13
Score
17-27
(3:24) 19-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 3:20FG
Matt Ammendola
Points+3
Yard line
KC 35
Score
17-27
19-M.Ammendola kicks 51 yards from KC 35 to LAC 14. 1-D.Carter to LAC 27 for 13 yards (10-I.Pacheco).
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:15TD
Josh Palmer
Points+6
Yard line
KC 7
Score
23-27
(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 1:11XP
Dustin Hopkins
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
24-27
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Mykel Williams · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
2DeWayne Carter · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
3Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +5.79 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4Ju. Watson · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
5Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Rushing · +3.65 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
6Mecole Hardman Jr. · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7Clyde Edwards-Helaire · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
8Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 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

Mykel Williams — LAC · Receiving

Mykel Williams posted the highest total EPA (+7.27) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Mykel Williams's top snap (+3.30 EPA): (:47) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to KC 1 for 39 yards (27-R.Fenton). Penalty on KC-27-R.Fenton, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Penalty on KC-27-R.Fenton, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (-13.03 EPA): Justin Herbert — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 35-Ja.Watson at KC 1. 35-Ja.Watson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 51 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.34 total EPA
Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) · 39 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Los Angeles Chargers	Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive EPA/play	+0.023	+0.059
Offensive success rate	48.9%	46.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.007	+0.148
Rush EPA/play	+0.069	-0.029
Defensive EPA/play	-0.059	-0.023
Defensive success rate	53.3%	51.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Los Angeles Chargers +0.02, Kansas City Chiefs +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Los Angeles Chargers: +0.02 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Kansas City Chiefs: +0.06 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 12 drives, +4.46 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 12 drives, +2.21 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 — Zander Horvath (Justin Herbert pass) (Q2 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Jerick McKinnon (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q2 11:47)
Los Angeles Chargers — Mykel Williams (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 9:58)
Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q3 7:28)
Kansas City Chiefs — Justin Herbert (Q4 10:43)
Los Angeles Chargers — Josh Palmer (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 1:15)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Dustin Hopkins (Q1 6:01)
Kansas City Chiefs — Matt Ammendola (Q4 15:00)
Kansas City Chiefs — Matt Ammendola (Q4 3:24)
Kansas City Chiefs — Matt Ammendola (Q4 3:20)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 3–0. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 13 (Q1 6:01) — (6:01) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q2 14:57) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 9 (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q2 11:38) — 19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 15 (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 9:52) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 41 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q3 7:22) — 19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 16–7. Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 19-M.Ammendola 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the KC 3 (Q4 10:43); Kansas City Chiefs added 1 points from the LAC 15 (Q4 10:29) — 19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 13 (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) 19-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the KC 35 (Q4 3:20) — 19-M.Ammendola kicks 51 yards from KC 35 to LAC 14. 1-D.Carter to LAC 27 for 13 yards (10-I.Pacheco).; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 7 (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q4 1:11) — 6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 35-Ja.Watson at KC 1. 35-Ja.Watson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -49.3% · EPA -13.03]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.81]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 3:16) — (3:16) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 17-M.Hardman to LAC 25 for 11 yards (26-A.Samuel). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.02]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q1 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 1-D.Carter to KC 36 for 12 yards (38-L.Sneed). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +1.61]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.12]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 10:43) — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 35-Ja.Watson at KC 1. 35-Ja.Watson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -49.3% · EPA -13.03]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.1% · EPA +4.81]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +2.3% · EPA +4.44]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:55) — (3:55) 25-C.Edwards-Helaire right end to LAC 33 for 52 yards (24-N.Adderley). PENALTY on LAC-3-D.James, Face Mask, 15 yards, enforced at LAC 33. [WPA +3.1% · EPA +4.28]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q1 6:01 · KC 13 · Score 3-0
(6:01) 6-D.Hopkins 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · KC 1 · Score 9-0
(15:00) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 40-Z.Horvath for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q2 14:57 · KC 15 · Score 10-0
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q2 11:47 · LAC 9 · Score 10-6
(11:47) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 1-J.McKinnon for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q2 11:38 · LAC 15 · Score 10-7
19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 9:58 · KC 15 · Score 16-7
(9:58) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right to 81-M.Williams for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 9:52 · KC 15 · Score 17-7
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · LAC 41 · Score 17-13
(7:28) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep left to 84-Ju.Watson for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q3 7:22 · LAC 15 · Score 17-14
19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · LAC 1 · Score 17-17
(15:00) 19-M.Ammendola 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 10:43 · KC 3 · Score 17-23
(10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short right intended for 7-G.Everett INTERCEPTED by 35-Ja.Watson at KC 1. 35-Ja.Watson for 99 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Kansas City Chiefs XP (+1) — Q4 10:29 · LAC 15 · Score 17-24
19-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:24 · LAC 13 · Score 17-27
(3:24) 19-M.Ammendola 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-5-T.Townsend.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 3:20 · KC 35 · Score 17-27
19-M.Ammendola kicks 51 yards from KC 35 to LAC 14. 1-D.Carter to LAC 27 for 13 yards (10-I.Pacheco).
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 1:15 · KC 7 · Score 23-27
(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short middle to 5-J.Palmer for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 1:11 · KC 15 · Score 24-27
6-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-16-J.Scott.

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.
Mykel Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) 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 Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs on 2022-09-15?

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 in Week 2, 2022.

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

Q1: Los Angeles Chargers 3, Kansas City Chiefs 0; Q2: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q3: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 7; Q4: Los Angeles Chargers 7, Kansas City Chiefs 16; Final: Los Angeles Chargers 24, Kansas City Chiefs 27.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Z. Horvath (J. Herbert pass) (Q2 15:00) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. McKinnon (P. Mahomes pass) (Q2 11:47) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — M. Williams (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 9:58) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q3 7:28) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — J. Herbert (Q4 10:43) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — J. Palmer (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 1:15) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — D. Hopkins (Q1 6:01, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Ammendola (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Ammendola (Q4 3:24, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — M. Ammendola (Q4 3:20, 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?

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 64.7% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.34 total passing EPA. Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 61.5% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.79 total passing EPA.

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

Mykel Williams (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.27 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+3.30 EPA): (:47) 10-J.Herbert pass deep left to 81-M.Williams to KC 1 for 39 yards (27-R.Fenton). Penalty on KC-27-R.Fenton, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. Penalty on KC-27-R.Fenton, .

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

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Kansas City Chiefs won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Los Angeles Chargers

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Kansas City Chiefs

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

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