The Chiefs beat the Chargers 22–6 at home in Kansas City, moving to 5–0. The Chargers fell to 0–6.
For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes went 23-for-30 for 272 yards with 1 interception. Kenneth Walker III ran for 128 yards on 19 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Xavier Worthy caught 7 passes for 73 yards.
For the Chargers, Justin Herbert went 22-for-37 for 204 yards with 1 interception.
On defense, Cam Hart (Chargers) had an interception and Jack Cochrane (Chiefs) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Chargers: Oct 18, 2026, 8:02 AM ET; Chiefs: Oct 18, 2026, 8:02 AM ET).
Chargers in this game: shotgun 66%, under center 29%, pistol 4% · one back 66%, two backs 22%, empty 12% · motion 72% (68 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps.
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNext up: Cam Jones
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNo backup listed
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chargers offense, 2 TE
LT#77 Travis BurkeNext up: Logan Taylor
LG#74 Kayode Awosika Out (fibula)Next up: Logan Taylor
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNext up: Cam Jones
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNo backup listed
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 22% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chargers offense, I-form
LT#77 Travis BurkeNext up: Logan Taylor
LG#74 Kayode Awosika Out (fibula)Next up: Logan Taylor
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNext up: Cam Jones
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNo backup listed
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chargers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 12% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chargers offense, 4 WR
LT#77 Travis BurkeNext up: Logan Taylor
LG#74 Kayode Awosika Out (fibula)Next up: Logan Taylor
RDE#91 Felix Anudike-UzomahNext up: R Mason Thomas
WLB#23 Drue TranquillNext up: Cam Jones
MLB#32 Nick BoltonNext up: Jack Cochrane
SLB#31 Jeffrey BassaNo backup listed
LCB#20 Nohl WilliamsNext up: Chris Roland-Wallace
SS#27 Chamarri ConnerNext up: Jaden Hicks
FS#17 Alohi GilmanNext up: Xavier Nwankpa
RCB#5 Mansoor DelaneNext up: Kristian Fulton
Defense shown in its base front.
Chiefs offense vs Chargers defense
Chiefs in this game: shotgun 64%, under center 36%, pistol 0% · one back 86%, two backs 8%, empty 5% · motion 63% (59 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps.
Chiefs offense, 3 WR
WR#4Rashee RiceOut (hamstring)Next up: Cyrus Allen
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, 2 TE
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 8% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, I-form
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson
SS#3 Derwin James Jr. Out (hamstring)Next up: Tony Jefferson
FS#2 Elijah MoldenNext up: Genesis Smith
RCB#26 Donte Jackson Out (hamstring)Next up: Deane Leonard
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Chiefs lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 5% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Chiefs offense, 4 WR
LT#71 Josh Simmons Out (back)Next up: Kahlil Benson