The Kansas City Chiefs secured their ninth consecutive AFC West title after a 19-17 win over the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The victory moved the Chiefs to 12-1 on the season, while the Chargers fell to 8-5.
A low-scoring game saw Justin Herbert’s lengthy drive in the fourth quarter result in a field goal for the Chargers. However, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs quickly responded with a drive of their own, led by Mahomes’ clutch plays.
The decisive moment came on 3rd-and-7 from the Chargers’ 20-yard line, when Mahomes found Travis Kelce for a first down, allowing the Chiefs to run out the clock. Kicker Matthew Wright then sealed the win with a game-winning 31-yard field goal in the final seconds of the quarter.
The Chiefs dominated early, with DeAndre Hopkins scoring on a short pass near halftime. However, the Chargers mounted a late surge, with Herbert finding Quentin Johnston for a touchdown to tie the score at 13-14. The Chiefs responded with another drive, and Wright’s field goal secured the win.
Mahomes led the way with 24 completions on 37 attempts for 210 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 17 yards. Isiah Pacheco also played a key role in the Chiefs’ victory, as he took over lead running back duties after J.K. Dobbins injured him earlier in the season.
The Chargers will look to find another way to win with four games remaining in the season, while the Chiefs aim to maintain their strong pace and secure home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/sports/chiefs-win-afc-west-9th-straight-season-after-game-winning-field-goal-goes-way