The Chiefs scored 9 factors on their first two possessions of Sunday's residence sport in opposition to the Chargers and that might be all they'd want to maneuver their file to 5-0 on the season.
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw his eighth interception of the season, extensive receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith misplaced a fumble and the Chiefs broke a three-game sackless streak by dropping Herbert 4 occasions in a 22-6 win. The loss drops the Chargers to 0-6 on the season and sends them into their bye week with none indicators that issues are getting higher.
Whereas there was a lot to love concerning the defensive effort on Sunday, the Chiefs most likely gained't be thrilled with the best way the remainder of the crew carried out within the second half of the sport. They failed on a fourth down on their first possession of the third quarter after which noticed punt returner Nikko Remigio lose a fumble to present the Chargers one other probability. They compelled one other punt, however punted the ball again after which missed a discipline purpose to permit the Chargers to hold round whilst they did their greatest to present the sport away.
Kenneth Walker ran for a pair of scores to assist stake the crew to a 19-3 halftime lead and is now as much as eight in his first 5 video games with the Chiefs. He completed the day with 128 yards on 19 carries whereas Patrick Mahomes was 23-of-30 for 272 yards. These numbers would level to extra scoring, however the missed kick and a Mahomes interception in the long run zone within the first half contributed to the comparatively modest output.
Mahomes accomplished passes to eight totally different receivers with Rashee Rice out of the sport, which is a optimistic for the general offensive depth in Kansas Metropolis transferring ahead. They did lose proper deal with Jaylon Moore to a concussion in the course of the sport, which may very well be a problem once they head to Seattle for one in every of Week 7's marquee matchups.
The Chargers won’t have to depart Los Angeles for his or her return to the sphere in Week 8, though they'll be the street crew of their sport in opposition to the Rams. Each groups have wildly underperformed expectations so far within the season — the Cardinals have extra wins at SoFi Stadium than the 2 tenants mixed — and will probably be attention-grabbing to see what sorts of modifications the Chargers make throughout their bye week in an try to salvage one thing of what's already a misplaced season.
