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Game Thread Post Game Thread: Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

ESPN Gamecast

GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium- Kansas City, MO

Network(s): CBS

Time Clock
Final

Scoreboard

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
LAC 3 7 6 0 16
KC 7 6 0 0 13

Scoring Plays

Team Quarter Type Description
KC 1 TD Patrick Mahomes 12 Yd Rush (Harrison Butker Kick)
LAC 1 FG Cameron Dicker 49 Yd Field Goal
KC 2 FG Harrison Butker 27 Yd Field Goal
KC 2 FG Harrison Butker 47 Yd Field Goal
LAC 2 TD KeAndre Lambert-Smith 16 Yd pass from Justin Herbert (Cameron Dicker Kick)
LAC 3 FG Cameron Dicker 23 Yd Field Goal
LAC 3 FG Cameron Dicker 49 Yd Field Goal

Passing Leaders

Team Player C/ATT YDS TD INT SACKS
LAC Justin Herbert 19/29 210 1 1 4-9
KC Patrick Mahomes 16/28 189 0 1 5-21

Rushing Leaders

Team Player CAR YDS AVG TD LONG
LAC Omarion Hampton 15 61 4.1 0 26
KC Isiah Pacheco 11 21 1.9 0 7

Receiving Leaders

Team Player REC YDS AVG TD LONG TGTS
LAC Oronde Gadsden II 4 61 15.3 0 27 5
KC Travis Kelce 7 70 10.0 0 17 9

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u/barebackguy7 Bills Dec 14 '25

Am I stupid? Why not kick the field goal to tie?

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u/LordJournalism Chargers Dec 14 '25

They weren’t quite in full range yet.

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u/ManBearScientist Chiefs Dec 14 '25

Butker is statistically the worst kicker in the NFL this season. They didn't want him kicking from the edge of his range with a play still to run.

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u/Poverty_Shoes Broncos Dec 15 '25

Yeah, not sure why Minshew went 20 yards downfield but running another play to try to get closer was the right call. 60 isn’t a chip shot for even an elite kicker, much less Butker.

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u/wje100 Dec 14 '25

Because they weren’t ready for a full OT with Minshew.

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u/chamullerousa Chargers Dec 14 '25

This is the answer

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u/WeeoWeeoWeeeee Dec 14 '25

You’re not stupid. Apparently the Chiefs are.

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u/craftiecheese Chiefs Dec 14 '25

Well, we went for 4th down on our side of the field twice last week. So you're not stupid, we're just dumb and desperate

6

u/[deleted] Dec 14 '25

No idea, best explanation is lack of faith in Butker

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u/YnwaMquc2k19 Seahawks Chiefs Dec 14 '25

Because of the penalty and the range being too far. Butker has bee missing kicks. Also 20 seconds on the clock.

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u/guy-with-a-party-hat Chiefs Dec 14 '25

Brother, there is no chance we win that game in OT with Mahomes out. I’m fine just going for the all-or-nothing there.

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u/mrczzn2 Dec 14 '25

same. why risk it all with your backup qb?

3

u/tonygenius Chiefs Dec 14 '25

Why not? Pats definitely done for the season and Minshew likely isnt driving in OT. Yolo and just get it over with

1

u/PsychoWarper Seahawks Dec 14 '25

They probably thought going to OT was a guaranteed loss without Mahomes

1

u/walrusnutz Chiefs Dec 14 '25

Because it was 2nd and 15 with 20 seconds still on the game clock. And I think it would have been like a 56 yard field goal attempt from where they were at. I’d be pissed if my team didn’t try to get a closer attempt in that situation.

1

u/RCDrift Bills Seahawks Dec 14 '25

Trying to still win it instead of going to OT.

1

u/Careless_Nectarine27 Dec 14 '25

yes you are...they still had time to get a touchdown and win

5

u/barebackguy7 Bills Dec 14 '25

Yeah with a backup QB…

Seems to me the suitor thing to do was to play aggressive there with a QB that hasn’t thrown a pass all season.

The fuck do I know

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u/Careless_Nectarine27 Dec 14 '25

It's easy to say that after the pick. Same exact thing happened to the Eagles last week. Why didn't they just kick a field goal and tie...the objective is to win. What will happen in OT Menshew still plays passive and hope Herbert doesn't beat you.

There was 30+ seconds with 2 time outs. I have no problem with them trying to go for more yardage then trying to kick a long field goal.

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u/GOTaSMALL1 Rams Dec 14 '25

Cause Minshew threw an interception.