- Q1 11:20FGKCHarrison Butker 44 Yd Field Goal0–3
- Q1 7:21TDKCKenneth Walker III 33 Yd Rush (Harrison Butker PAT Failed)0–9
- Q1 1:33FGLACCameron Dicker 23 Yd Field Goal3–9
- Q2 1:49TDKCKenneth Walker III 2 Yd Rush (Harrison Butker Kick)3–16
- Q2 0:02FGKCHarrison Butker 50 Yd Field Goal3–19
- Q3 10:44FGLACCameron Dicker 30 Yd Field Goal6–19
- Q4 3:52FGKCHarrison Butker 30 Yd Field Goal6–22
Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs — 2026-10-18 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 18, 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 at Arrowhead Stadium. Kenneth Walker III scored 2 rushing touchdowns, while Kansas City kept the Chargers out of the end zone.
The Chiefs built a 19-3 lead by halftime. Harrison Butker contributed field goals from 44 and 50 yards before the break, then added a 30-yard kick in the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles briefly threatened to change the game early in the second half. Justin Herbert found Quentin Johnston for a 57-yard gain that brought the Chargers to the 1-yard line.
A holding penalty and further offensive setbacks pushed Los Angeles backward. The possession ended with a Cameron Dicker field goal instead of a touchdown.
Dicker supplied all 6 Chargers points through 2 field goals. Cam Hart intercepted Patrick Mahomes to stop another Kansas City scoring opportunity, but the offense could not close the gap.
The Chiefs improved to 5-0, while Los Angeles fell to 0-6.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 15 | 22 |
| Total yards | 259 | 422 |
| Net passing yards | 186 | 272 |
| Rushing yards | 73 | 150 |
| Yards per play | 4.1 | 7.4 |
| Third-down conversions | 5-16 | 3-10 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Red-zone conversions | 0-3 | 1-4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-59 | 8-89 |
| Time of possession | 29:34 | 30:26 |
Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs — NFL Game Analysis
Kansas City Chiefs defeated Los Angeles Chargers 22–6, a 16-point margin. Kansas City Chiefs led in total offense, 422 to 259. Kansas City Chiefs led in rushing yards, 150 to 73. Los Angeles Chargers converted 5 of 16 third downs; Kansas City Chiefs converted 3 of 10.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Los Angeles Chargers
Passing
- #10Justin Herbert
Rushing
- #10Justin Herbert
- #28Kimani Vidal
- #8Omarion Hampton
- #12Derius Davis
- #34Keaton Mitchell
Receiving
- #1Quentin Johnston
- #84KeAndre Lambert-Smith
- #82Theo Wease Jr.
- #8Omarion Hampton
- #88Charlie Kolar
- #28Kimani Vidal
- #15Ladd McConkey
- #86Oronde Gadsden
- #34Keaton Mitchell
Defense
- #4Tarheeb Still
- #2Elijah Molden
- #23Tony Jefferson
- #20Cam Hart
- #52Khalil Mack
- #43Troy Dye
- #0Daiyan Henley
- #45Tuli Tuipulotu
- #50Caleb Murphy
- #53Del'Shawn Phillips
- #22Genesis Smith
- #93Teair Tart
- #27RJ Mickens
- #37Isas Waxter
- #91Nick Barrett
- #33Deane Leonard
- #90Akheem Mesidor
- #40Hayden Rucci
- #47Josh Harris
- #32Kendall Williamson
- #58Marlowe Wax
- #92Justin Eboigbe
Kansas City Chiefs
Passing
- #15Patrick Mahomes
Rushing
- #9Kenneth Walker III
- #15Patrick Mahomes
- #10Emmett Johnson
Receiving
- #1Xavier Worthy
- #83Noah Gray
- #87Travis Kelce
- #13Cyrus Allen
- #11Jalen Royals
- #10Emmett Johnson
- #85Andrew Armstrong
- #9Kenneth Walker III
Defense
- #32Nick Bolton
- #23Drue Tranquill
- #56George Karlaftis
- #38L'Jarius Sneed
- #27Chamarri Conner
- #30Chris Roland-Wallace
- #20Nohl Williams
- #31Jeffrey Bassa
- #91Felix Anudike-Uzomah
- #99Peter Woods
- #97Ashton Gillotte
- #95Chris Jones
- #17Alohi Gilman
- #21Jaden Hicks
- #29Xavier Nwankpa
- #5Mansoor Delane
- #92Khyiris Tonga
- #85Andrew Armstrong
- #41James Winchester
- #83Noah Gray
- #43Jack Cochrane
- #51R Mason Thomas