The Chargers and Chiefs have faced off once already in prime time this season, and the NFL’s decision to flex their Week 11 rematch into the “Sunday Night Football” slot gives KC quarterback Patrick Mahomes yet another moment in the spotlight.
Los Angeles QB Justin Herbert was the story of the night when these two teams met Sept. 15. The Chargers lost, but Herbert battled through a painful rib injury with a big throw to give his team a fighting chance. It looks as if Herbert will need to make some more magic happen if he wants to outduel Mahomes this time.
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Mahomes has taken over as the NFL MVP favorite with Kansas City surging into the AFC’s No. 1 seed. The Chargers, to their credit, held him to a season-low 235 yards in Week 2. Brandon Staley’s defense won’t have Joey Bosa this time around, but the unit is still hoping to replicate that success.
A depleted Chargers offense could get a boost Sunday night as wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams both have a chance to return from injuries.
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It will be all hands on deck for the Chargers, who are 2-5 against the Chiefs since 2019. LA also finds itself out of the playoff picture at 5-4, trailing the Patriots by virtue of a tiebreaker. With Kansas City cruising to an AFC West title, the Chargers need every win they can get to avoid coming up short for a second consecutive season.
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as Los Angeles hosts Kansas City on “Sunday Night Football.” Keep up on all the key moments from the Week 11 matchup.
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Chiefs vs. Chargers score
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| Chiefs | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Chargers | 7 | – | – | – | – |
Chiefs vs. Chargers live updates, highlights from ‘Sunday Night Football’
(All times Eastern)
8:40 p.m. — These quarterbacks are firing on all cylinders tonight. Mahomes hits Travis Kelce to quickly get out to midfield.
Chargers 7, Chiefs 3
8:35 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Wow! Herbert airs it out and hits Josh Palmer for a huge 50-yard touchdown. That’s the Chargers offense we’ve been waiting to see.
Herbert goes deep to @Flowercitysown for an opening drive TD! #BoltUp
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8:34 p.m. — Welcome back, Keenan Allen! Allen runs a great route for a quick first down catch.
Chiefs 3, Chargers 0
8:30 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Butker drills the short-range field goal. Chiefs strike first, but Chargers deserve some credit for halting their momentum.
8:29 p.m. — The Chargers force a pair of Mahomes incompletions to bring on Harrison Butker and the field goal unit. LA has to be satisfied with that after a tough start to the drive.
8:27 p.m. — Chiefs convert on 3rd & 7 on a pass to Skyy Moore. Kansas City is already in the red zone.
8:25 p.m. — Isiah Pacheco breaks away for a 28-yard run. Chiefs running backs ran for just 14 yards last time we saw this team in prime-time.
The rookie @isiah_pachecoRB gets loose 😤
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8:24 p.m. — Mahomes takes a hard hit from Sebastian Joseph-Day right away but is able to throw the ball away.
8:22 p.m. — We are underway, with the Chiefs receiving the opening kickoff.
8:15 p.m. — Even after today’s action, Patrick Mahomes still has five more touchdown passes than anyone else this season. Win or lose, expect him to put up some more big numbers tonight.
8:02 p.m. — The returning Chargers receivers are worth watching in this game, but how about Kadarius Toney for the Chiefs? He had 57 yards and a touchdown in his second game with the team. Will Mahomes look his way often tonight?
Why so serious? 😈 pic.twitter.com/0vaxkyg2h2
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) November 21, 2022
7:50 p.m. — Today’s results only added more pressure for the Chargers, who would fall a game behind the Patriots and Bengals with a loss tonight.
7:46 p.m. — The Chargers haven’t beaten the Chiefs at home since 2013, when Andy Reid was in his first season with Kansas City. Justin Herbert will have Mike Williams and Keenan Allen as he tries to snap that streak.
Chiefs vs. Chargers start time
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 20
- Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Chiefs vs. Chargers will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET, 5:20 p.m. local time. The game will be played at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.