The Chargers fell to .500 after losing to the Chiefs, 17-10.
Here’s our recap of the Week 4 loss.
It was over when…
Samaje Perine found the end zone with six minutes left in the fourth quarter to grasp the lead. The Chargers had the opportunity to tie the game but were unable to.
3 stars of the game
- WR Ladd McConkey: McConkey and Justin Herbert’s chemistry continues to blossom. The rookie was targeted seven times and turned them into five catches and a touchdown.
- EDGE Bud Dupree: The veteran edge rusher stepped up big while Joey Bosa was sidelined with a hip injury this game. Dupree finished with two sacks.
- CB Kristian Fulton: Fulton has had himself a good season, and that continued on Sunday. He had an interception and a pass deflection, showing off solid coverage skills.
Quick hits
- Against the Chiefs, the best defense is offense and 10 points isn’t going to cut it. The Chargers got those points off Kansas City’s two giveaways and were unable to have any success from that point on.
- The Chargers were without Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt. Trey Pipkins started at right tackle. Jamaree Salyer started at left tackle. Practice squad lineman Sam Mustipher started at right guard.
- The offensive line was decimated by penalties and they struggled to get movement up front to aid the running game. It put the Chargers in unfavorable downs and distances. Herbert was also pressured consistently. Chris Jones had two sacks, getting the best of Mustipher on both of them. He came up limping after taking a few hits throughout the game.
- Los Angeles only managed to produce 224 total yards. They averaged 2.4 yards per carry. They were 4-of-13 on third downs.
- Jesse Minter’s defense did a good job of putting pressure on Patrick Mahomes and keeping nearly everything in front. However, there were a couple of costly loose plays, including Xavier Worthy’s 54-yard touchdown in the second quarter and Noah Gray’s 29-yard reception in the fourth quarter that ultimately led to the game-sealing touchdown.
What’s next?
The Chargers have their bye week, which they will use to get their key players back to full strength. Their next game is on the road against the Broncos on Oct. 13 at 1:05 p.m. PT.
