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Chargers vs. Chiefs final score, results: Kansas City clinches AFC West with field goal in final seconds

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Chargers vs. Chiefs final score, results: Kansas City clinches AFC West with field goal in final seconds

For the ninth straight season, the Kansas City Chiefs are the AFC West champions. 

With yet another one-score victory in Week 14’s edition of “Sunday Night Football,” the Chiefs wrapped up their division with four games left to play. Kansas City used a walk-off field goal, which first hit off the left upright, from Matthew Wright to claim a 19-17 win over the Chargers.

Neither offense was firing on all cylinders on Sunday night, resulting in a defensive battle throughout the first half. It wasn’t until the final minute of the second quarter that Patrick Mahomes (210 passing yards, one touchdown, no interceptions) got Kansas City in the end zone, finding DeAndre Hopkins for a nine-yard score. 

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The Chargers’ offense, without rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey for the night, struggled to put points on the board in the first half, trailing 13-0 at the break. However, Justin Herbert (213 passing yards, one touchdown, no interceptions) led his team on consecutive touchdown drives in the third quarter, and Los Angeles went into the final 15 minutes looking to complete a comeback. 

Instead, Andy Reid’s squad did what it does best: find ways to win. Using a 14-play drive in the final minutes to reach field-goal range, the Chiefs put Wright in a strong position, and his 31-yard field goal concluded the AFC West race in 2024, also putting the Chargers away. 

Kansas City, now 12-1, remains in a strong spot to claim the AFC’s No. 1 seed down the stretch of the regular season. Los Angeles fell to 8-5 but can claim one of the AFC’s wild-card spots with a few more wins over its final four games. 

The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Chargers vs. Chiefs on “Sunday Night Football.” Here’s what you may have missed.

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Chargers vs. Chiefs score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Chargers 0 0 14 0 17
Chiefs 3 10 0 3 19

Who won Chargers vs. Chiefs last night?

(All times ET)

Final: Chiefs 19, Chargers 17

10:50 p.m. FIELD GOAL — In full 2024 Chiefs fashion, they win the division with a one-score win that came in the final seconds. Wright’s kick hits off the upright, then goes through, as time expired. The Chargers came back in the second half, but their comeback effort fell just short in Kansas City.

Chargers 17, Chiefs 16

10:58 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Herbert got the Chargers into Chiefs territory, and they made the most of it by reclaiming the lead. Kansas City, though, would get another opportunity with the ball. 

10:50 p.m. — Nick Bolton got to Herbert for another Chiefs sack, pushing the Chargers back. 

Chiefs 16, Chargers 14

10:46 p.m. FIELD GOAL — After a 12-play drive, Wright came through for the Chiefs with a 50-yard field goal to give his team the lead. 

End of third quarter: Chargers 14, Chiefs 13

10:40 p.m. — The third quarter came to a close with Los Angeles on top, looking to hand the Chiefs their second loss of the second. 

Chargers 14, Chiefs 13

10:30 p.m. TOUCHDOWN— The Chargers came storming back with consecutive scoring drives, and this time, Herbert finds Johnston for a four-yard score. After trailing 13-0 at halftime, Los Angeles got back in it with a pair of touchdowns. 

Chiefs 13, Chargers 7

10:15 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Los Angeles, for the first time tonight, found the end zone thanks to a three-yard touchdown from Gus Edwards.

10:07 p.m. — The Chargers begin the second half with the football. 

9:55 p.m. — At the break, Mahomes is 18-for-25 with 153 passing yards, one touchdown and no interceptions. Herbert is 10-for-18 with 97 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions. 

Halftime: Chiefs 13, Chargers 0

9:52 p.m. — The Chargers were starting to find a few solid offensive plays, but the clock runs out to send the game to halftime. Los Angeles hasn’t found any momentum offensively so far. However, the score remains within striking distance thanks to the Chargers’ defensive efforts.

9:48 p.m. — Justin Herbert is back in the game. 

Chiefs 13, Chargers 0

9:45 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — It took until the final minute of the first half, but we have our first touchdown. Mahomes goes to DeAndre Hopkins for a nine-yard score, expanding Kansas City’s lead. 

9:43 p.m. — A defensive pass interference call, plus receptions for both Travis Kelce and Noah Gray, push the Chiefs into the red zone. 

9:39 p.m. — At the two-minute warning for the first half, the Chiefs are approaching midfield. Neither team has found the end zone so far. 

9:35 p.m. — Taylor Heinicke came in the game as the Chargers’ backup quarterback on 3rd & 20. He picks up 12 yards on a scramble, which isn’t enough to keep his offense on the field. With some injury concern for Herbert, who did eventually get up after being hit, Los Angeles punts. 

9:32 p.m. — A huge downfield pass from Herbert is completed to Johnston, but the Chargers are called for a hold. The play is erased, and now there’s concern for Los Angeles’ quarterback, who’s still on the field being checked by trainers. 

9:26 p.m. — Despite having just a 3rd & 2 to convert deep in his own territory, Mahomes airs out a long pass for Hopkins, but it’s too far. Kansas City punts with under five minutes remaining in the first half. 

9:22 p.m. — Los Angeles goes three-and-out once again, giving the Chiefs an opportunity to extend their lead. 

Chiefs 6, Chargers 0

9:16 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Chargers once again force the Chiefs to settle for a field goal. Smith-Schuster’s big play, a few short passes and a defensive penalty helped Kansas City reach the red zone, but the trip results in three points.

9:12 p.m. — JuJu Smith-Schuster makes his impact, getting wide open for a 26-yard gain on a pass from Mahomes. The Chargers log another sack on the following play, though.

9:07 p.m. — Herbert went for two deep passes, unable to complete either of them. It’s a three-and-out for the Chargers, with the ball now returning to Mahomes. 

9:02 p.m. — Joey Bosa wraps up Mahomes for a sack on third down, shutting down another Chiefs drive. Five drives, four punts between Kansas City and Los Angeles thus far.

End of first quarter: Chiefs 3, Chargers 0

8:56 p.m. — As the first quarter comes to an end, defense has dominated this matchup. The Chargers’ offense got held up after Palmer’s big gain, and they punt the ball away. Kansas City has possession heading into the second frame. 

8:52 p.m. — Herbert finds Joshua Palmer for a big 38-yard gain, putting the Chargers in Kansas City territory. 

8:46 p.m. — Make it three consecutive punts for these two squads. Two incompletions from Mahomes kept the Chiefs short of a first down, and after an excellent special teams play, they give the ball back to Los Angeles at the Chargers’ two-yard line.

8:40 p.m. — A holding call pushed Los Angeles back 10 yards, stalling its momentum. The Chargers punt on their opening drive. 

8:35 p.m. — Kansas City’s defense gets to Herbert early. On 2nd & 12, he’s taken down by Tershawn Wharton for a loss of four, but Herbert answers by connecting with Quentin Johnston for a long first down. 

Chiefs 3, Chargers 0

8:31 p.m. FIELD GOAL — Matthew Wright connects from 47 yards out to open the scoring in this divisional showdown. 

8:30 p.m. — Khalil Mack, the former Defensive Player of the Year, gets to Mahomes on third down, a huge early stop for the Chargers. 

8:26 p.m. — For the first time tonight, the Chiefs move the chains. It’s Travis Kelce making a 12-yard grab for the first down. 

8:23 p.m. — They’ve kicked off in Kansas City. The Chiefs begin the game with the ball. 

8:03 p.m. — The Chiefs, looking to improve to 12-1, are ready for tonight’s matchup. 

7:14 p.m. — And the Chiefs’ inactives list:

7:13 p.m. — Here’s a look at Los Angeles’ entire inactives list tonight, with McConkey being the big one:

7:11 p.m. — Without McConkey, Herbert is going to have to rely on names like Joshua Palmer, Will Dissly and Quentin Johnston in this matchup.

7:00 p.m. — Some bad news for the Chargers tonight: star rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey is inactive due to a shoulder injury, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

6:08 p.m. — Justin Herbert is in the building as well. The Chargers quarterback’s 98.2 rating so far this season would be his best mark since his rookie season in 2020 (98.3).

6:06 p.m. — Patrick Mahomes has arrived for Chiefs vs. Chargers. With a win tonight, Kansas City will secure the 2024 AFC West crown. 

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Chargers vs. Chiefs start time

  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 8
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

The AFC West matchup between Los Angeles and Kansas City will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday. The contest will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

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What channel is Chargers vs. Chiefs on today?

  • TV channel: NBC (U.S.) | TSN 1/4, CTV (Canada)
  • Streaming: Peacock, Fubo (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)

As usual, NBC will carry “Sunday Night Football” in Week 14, with the game also available for streaming through Peacock and Fubo.

STREAM: Watch Chargers vs. Chiefs live with Fubo

Canadian viewers can turn toward TSN1/4 or CTV, with a streaming option being DAZN.

Chargers schedule 2024

Date Matchup Time (ET)
Dec. 15 vs. Buccaneers 4:25 p.m.
Dec. 19 vs. Broncos 8:15 p.m.
TBD at Patriots TBD
TBD at Raiders TBD

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Chiefs schedule 2024

Date Matchup Time (ET)
Dec. 15 at Browns 1 p.m.
Dec. 21 vs. Texans 1 p.m.
Dec. 25 at Steelers 1 p.m.
TBD at Broncos TBD



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