Chiefs 21–27 Chargers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2025

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

P. Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs), 50.0% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.71 total passing EPA. J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.1% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +18.84 total passing EPA.

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

J. Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.57 EPA): (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers
Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 27–21 Kansas City Chiefs
Halftime: Kansas City Chiefs 6–13 Los Angeles Chargers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Justin Herbert
Top passer: Patrick Mahomes
Biggest EPA play: (3:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 5-M.Brown to LAC 9 for 49 yards (2-E.Mol…
Game date: 2025-09-05

Game summary

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27–21 on 2025-09-05. Justin Herbert posted a game-high +18.84 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Kansas City Chiefs	0	6	6	9	0	21
Los Angeles Chargers	7	6	7	7	0	27

Scoring Map

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

KCKansas City Chiefs

+3LAC 17

+3LAC 40

LAC 11

KC 11

+1KC 15

LAC 37

+3LAC 9

LACLos Angeles Chargers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:16TD
Quentin Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
KC 5
Score
0-6
(9:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 1-Q.Johnston for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-56-G.Karlaftis, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q1 9:11XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
KC 7
Score
0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 13:50FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 21
Score
0-10
(13:50) 11-C.Dicker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott. Penalty on KC-2-J.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 4:53FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 17
Score
3-10
(4:53) 7-H.Butker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q2 0:49FG
Cameron Dicker
Points+3
Yard line
KC 18
Score
3-13
(:49) 11-C.Dicker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q2 0:03FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 40
Score
6-13
(:03) 7-H.Butker 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q3 8:11TD
Patrick Mahomes
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 11
Score
12-13
(8:11) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:36TD
Kyle Allen
Points+6
Yard line
KC 11
Score
12-19
(:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: KC-23-D.Tranquill has returned to the game.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q3 0:32XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
KC 15
Score
12-20
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 12:10TD
Travis Kelce
Points+6
Yard line
LAC 37
Score
18-20
(12:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:09TD
Quentin Johnston
Points+6
Yard line
KC 23
Score
18-26
(5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
LACLos Angeles Chargers
Q4 5:02XP
Cameron Dicker
Points+1
Yard line
KC 7
Score
18-27
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
KCKansas City Chiefs
Q4 2:37FG
Harrison Butker
Points+3
Yard line
LAC 9
Score
21-27
(2:37) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Justin Herbert · Los Angeles Chargers · Passing · +18.84 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
2Patrick Mahomes · Kansas City Chiefs · Passing · +9.71 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3Kyle Allen · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
4Quentin Johnston · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
5Ladd McConkey · Los Angeles Chargers · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6JuJu Smith-Schuster · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
7Montaric Brown · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
8Travis Kelce · Kansas City Chiefs · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 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

Justin Herbert — LAC · Passing

Justin Herbert posted the highest total EPA (+18.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Los Angeles Chargers. Across 43 counted snaps, they averaged +0.44 EPA per play.

Justin Herbert's top snap (+2.57 EPA): (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (+5.60 EPA): Patrick Mahomes — (3:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 5-M.Brown to LAC 9 for 49 yards (2-E.Molden) [52-K.Mack].

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) · 48 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.0% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.71 total EPA
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) · 43 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +5.8% CPOE · +0.44 EPA/play · +18.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Kansas City Chiefs	Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.131	+0.214
Offensive success rate	45.6%	57.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.202	+0.438
Rush EPA/play	+0.054	-0.070
Defensive EPA/play	-0.214	-0.131
Defensive success rate	42.5%	54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Los Angeles Chargers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs +0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Kansas City Chiefs: +0.13 EPA/play (75th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Los Angeles Chargers: +0.21 EPA/play (89th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Kansas City Chiefs: 8 drives, +10.37 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Los Angeles Chargers: 8 drives, +17.10 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 — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) (Q1 9:16)
Kansas City Chiefs — Patrick Mahomes (Q3 8:11)
Los Angeles Chargers — Kyle Allen (Justin Herbert pass) (Q3 0:36)
Kansas City Chiefs — Travis Kelce (Patrick Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:10)
Los Angeles Chargers — Quentin Johnston (Justin Herbert pass) (Q4 5:09)

Field goals

Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 13:50)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 4:53)
Los Angeles Chargers — Cameron Dicker (Q2 0:49)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q2 0:03)
Kansas City Chiefs — Harrison Butker (Q4 2:37)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–0. Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 5 (Q1 9:16); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 7 (Q1 9:11) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 21 (Q2 13:50); Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 17 (Q2 4:53) — (4:53) 7-H.Butker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.; Los Angeles Chargers connected on a field goal from the KC 18 (Q2 0:49) — (:49) 11-C.Dicker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 40 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

The third quarter: Los Angeles Chargers won the period 7–6. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 11 (Q3 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 11 (Q3 0:36); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 15 (Q3 0:32) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott..

The fourth quarter: Kansas City Chiefs won the period 9–7. Kansas City Chiefs found the end zone from the LAC 37 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Los Angeles Chargers found the end zone from the KC 23 (Q4 5:09); Los Angeles Chargers added 1 points from the KC 7 (Q4 5:02) — 11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.; Kansas City Chiefs connected on a field goal from the LAC 9 (Q4 2:37) — (2:37) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.46]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 5-M.Brown to LAC 9 for 49 yards (2-E.Molden) [52-K.Mack]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +5.60]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 7-H.Butker 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza. [WPA +9.0% · EPA +1.33]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.57]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q3 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: KC-23-D.Tranquill has returned to the game. [WPA +8.4% · EPA +2.53]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass deep middle to 5-M.Brown to LAC 9 for 49 yards (2-E.Molden) [52-K.Mack]. [WPA +11.2% · EPA +5.60]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.5% · EPA +3.46]
Kansas City Chiefs (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) 77-J.Moore reported in as eligible. 29-K.Hunt right end to KC 49 for 6 yards (0-D.Henley; 32-A.Gilman). [WPA +4.1% · EPA +2.58]
Los Angeles Chargers (Q4 5:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +8.7% · EPA +2.57]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q1 9:16 · KC 5 · Score 0-6
(9:16) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 1-Q.Johnston for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-56-G.Karlaftis, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q1 9:11 · KC 7 · Score 0-7
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 13:50 · KC 21 · Score 0-10
(13:50) 11-C.Dicker 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott. Penalty on KC-2-J.Williams, Defensive Offside, declined.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 4:53 · LAC 17 · Score 3-10
(4:53) 7-H.Butker 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Los Angeles Chargers FG (+3) — Q2 0:49 · KC 18 · Score 3-13
(:49) 11-C.Dicker 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · LAC 40 · Score 6-13
(:03) 7-H.Butker 59 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q3 8:11 · LAC 11 · Score 12-13
(8:11) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q3 0:36 · KC 11 · Score 12-19
(:36) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass short left to 13-K.Allen for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: KC-23-D.Tranquill has returned to the game.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q3 0:32 · KC 15 · Score 12-20
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs TD (+6) — Q4 12:10 · LAC 37 · Score 18-20
(12:10) (Shotgun) 15-P.Mahomes pass short right to 87-T.Kelce for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Los Angeles Chargers TD (+6) — Q4 5:09 · KC 23 · Score 18-26
(5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs.
Los Angeles Chargers XP (+1) — Q4 5:02 · KC 7 · Score 18-27
11-C.Dicker extra point is GOOD, Center-41-R.Lovato, Holder-16-J.Scott.
Kansas City Chiefs FG (+3) — Q4 2:37 · LAC 9 · Score 21-27
(2:37) 7-H.Butker 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-41-J.Winchester, Holder-14-M.Araiza.

Key takeaways

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

Los Angeles Chargers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Patrick Mahomes (KC) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers on 2025-09-05?

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 in Week 1, 2025.

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

Q1: Kansas City Chiefs 0, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q2: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 6; Q3: Kansas City Chiefs 6, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Q4: Kansas City Chiefs 9, Los Angeles Chargers 7; Final: Kansas City Chiefs 21, Los Angeles Chargers 27.

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

Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q1 9:16) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — P. Mahomes (Q3 8:11) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — K. Allen (J. Herbert pass) (Q3 0:36) Kansas City Chiefs touchdown — T. Kelce (P. Mahomes pass) (Q4 12:10) Los Angeles Chargers touchdown — Q. Johnston (J. Herbert pass) (Q4 5:09) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 13:50, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 4:53, 3 pts) Los Angeles Chargers field goal — C. Dicker (Q2 0:49, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Kansas City Chiefs field goal — H. Butker (Q4 2:37, 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), 50.0% completion, -6.0% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.71 total passing EPA. Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers), 58.1% completion, +5.8% CPOE, +0.44 EPA per dropback, +18.84 total passing EPA.

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

Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 43 snaps. Their top snap (+2.57 EPA): (5:09) (Shotgun) 10-J.Herbert pass deep right to 1-Q.Johnston for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on KC-21-J.Hicks, Face Mask, 8 yards, enforced between downs..

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

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Los Angeles Chargers won 27-21 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Kansas City Chiefs

Now 0-1 L

Los Angeles Chargers

Now 1-0 W

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