NFL Week 6 Sunday: Chiefs edge Chargers 27-20 to stay unbeaten at 5-0
Patrick Mahomes throws two fourth-quarter touchdowns at Arrowhead. Buffalo routs Las Vegas 31-13 to move to 5-1.
Mahomes delivers late in Arrowhead thriller
NFL Week 6 Sunday produced another dramatic chapter in the AFC West rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. Tied 13-13 entering the final quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Patrick Mahomes orchestrated back-to-back scoring drives to guide Kansas City to a hard-fought 27-20 victory.
Mahomes hit Rashee Rice on an 18-yard crossing route before finding tight end Travis Kelce for a 6-yard touchdown with 4:12 remaining. Justin Herbert answered with a touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston to draw Los Angeles within seven, but Kansas City secured the ensuing onside kick to seal the triumph and move to 5-0.
AFC contenders solidify standings
The victory keeps Kansas City atop the AFC West, widening their lead over the second-placed Denver Broncos (4-2), who edged Seattle 17-14 in overtime on Thursday Night Football. The Chargers fall to 3-3 following consecutive division setbacks.
Elsewhere in the afternoon window, the Buffalo Bills dismantled the Las Vegas Raiders 31-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Josh Allen accounted for three passing touchdowns and James Cook added 94 rushing yards as Buffalo advanced to 5-1. Across the NFC, the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers stand at 5-0, preserving a thrilling battle of unbeatens across both conferences.
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