NFL Week 6: Chiefs defeat Chargers 27-20 to stay unbeaten at 5-0
Mahomes connects with Rice and Kelce in the fourth quarter as Kansas City grinds out an AFC West victory at Arrowhead.
FINAL: Sunday 18 October, Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs 27, Chargers 20. Kansas City improves to 5-0.
NFL Week 6 Sunday action concluded at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with the Kansas City Chiefs holding off the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 in a tense AFC West battle. The contest was tied 13-13 entering the fourth quarter before Patrick Mahomes engineered two touchdown drives, connecting with Rashee Rice on an 18-yard score and finding Travis Kelce on a 6-yard fade. Justin Herbert brought the Chargers within seven on a late touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston, but Kansas City recovered the ensuing onside kick to seal the victory. With the win, Kansas City improves to 5-0 to stay atop the AFC alongside the undefeated NFC contenders, while the Chargers drop to 3-3 in the division.
The stakes
Divisional supremacy in the AFC West. Kansas City remains perfect at 5-0, widening their lead over the 4-2 Broncos and 3-3 Chargers.
The rivalry angle
Mahomes and Herbert deliver another one-possession classic in Kansas City, decided on the final drive.
Players who could decide it
Engineered two fourth-quarter touchdown drives with 282 total passing yards.
Caught the decisive 6-yard touchdown pass with 4:12 remaining.
Threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns in a valiant comeback effort.
Did you know?
- !Patrick Mahomes completed 24 of 33 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns.
- !The Chiefs improve to 5-0, remaining one of three undefeated teams in the NFL.
- !Isiah Pacheco rushed for 88 yards on 18 carries with a first-quarter score.
Head to head
Sunday 18 October 2026. Final score: Los Angeles Chargers 20, Kansas City Chiefs 27.
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