The Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) remained undefeated with a 22-6 victory over the winless Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 18, 2026, as Kenneth Walker III rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns while Kansas City’s defense kept Los Angeles out of the end zone.
Quarter-by-Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| KC | 9 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 22 |
Kansas City wasn’t perfect, but against this Chargers team, it hardly needed to be. Kenneth Walker III broke loose for a 33-yard touchdown in the first quarter before adding a two-yard score that helped give the Chiefs a 19-3 halftime lead. Walker finished with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, continuing his remarkable start in Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes completed 23 of 30 passes for 272 yards, finding Xavier Worthy seven times for 73 yards while Travis Kelce and Noah Gray contributed 53 apiece. Despite Mahomes throwing a red-zone interception and Harrison Butker missing two kicks, Kansas City controlled the afternoon with 422 total yards. George Karlaftis led a rejuvenated pass rush that recorded four sacks, while Jack Cochrane intercepted Justin Herbert. Mahomes celebrated his 100th career victory as a starter, keeping the Chiefs undefeated.
Los Angeles entered Arrowhead desperate for its first victory and left looking even further from one. Herbert finished with 204 passing yards, no touchdowns and an interception, while the Chargers managed just 73 rushing yards. A 57-yard completion to Quentin Johnston briefly offered hope, but a holding penalty at Kansas City’s one-yard line forced another field goal. Cameron Dicker supplied all six points, and the Chargers failed on all three fourth-down attempts. Returning receiver Ladd McConkey suffered a concussion, adding to an already depleted offense missing tackle Joe Alt. The defense competed, with Cam Hart intercepting Mahomes and Caleb Murphy recovering a fumble, but received little support. Now 0-6, Los Angeles has suffered its worst start since 2000, when Harbaugh himself played quarterback for the franchise. With the Chargers scoring just five touchdowns through six games, even Harbaugh acknowledged that everything about the offense needs reevaluation.
Postgame Statistical Breakdown
Team Stats
| Stat | Los Angeles Chargers | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 6 | 22 |
| Total Offensive Yards | 259 | 422 |
| Passing Yards | 186 | 272 |
| Rushing Yards | 73 | 150 |
| Total Plays | 63 | 57 |
| Yards Per Play | 4.1 | 7.4 |
| First Downs | 15 | 22 |
| Third Downs | 5-16 | 3-10 |
| Third-Down % | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| Fourth Downs | 0-3 | 0-1 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Total Offensive TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles Lost | 1 | 1 |
| Sacks Allowed | 4 | 0 |
| Penalties | 7 | 8 |
| Penalty Yards | 59 | 89 |
| Time of Possession | 29:34 | 30:26 |
Passing
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert — 22/37, 59.5%, 204 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 5.5 YPA, 4 SACK, 63.3 RTG, 48.4 QBR
Kansas City Chiefs
- Patrick Mahomes — 23/30, 76.7%, 272 YDS, 0 TD, 1 INT, 9.1 YPA, 0 SACK, 89.9 RTG, 69.4 QBR
Rushing
Los Angeles Chargers
- Justin Herbert — 5 CAR, 26 YDS, 5.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 7
- Kimani Vidal — 7 CAR, 21 YDS, 3.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 9
Kansas City Chiefs
- Kenneth Walker III — 19 CAR, 128 YDS, 6.7 AVG, 2 TD, LONG 33
- Patrick Mahomes — 5 CAR, 16 YDS, 3.2 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 10, 0 FUM
Receiving
Los Angeles Chargers
- Quentin Johnston — 1 REC, 3 TGT, 57 YDS, 57.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 57
- KeAndre Lambert-Smith — 5 REC, 9 TGT, 32 YDS, 6.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 16
- Omarion Hampton — 4 REC, 4 TGT, 21 YDS, 5.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 15
- Theo Wease Jr. — 2 REC, 3 TGT, 21 YDS, 10.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 14
- Charlie Kolar — 3 REC, 6 TGT, 20 YDS, 6.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 11
Kansas City Chiefs
- Xavier Worthy — 7 REC, 7 TGT, 73 YDS, 10.4 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 19
- Travis Kelce — 4 REC, 5 TGT, 53 YDS, 13.3 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 24
- Noah Gray — 3 REC, 3 TGT, 53 YDS, 17.7 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 31
- Cyrus Allen — 2 REC, 2 TGT, 27 YDS, 13.5 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 23
- Jalen Royals — 2 REC, 4 TGT, 24 YDS, 12.0 AVG, 0 TD, LONG 18
Scoring Plays
| Qtr | Clock | Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 11:20 | Kansas City Chiefs | Harrison Butker 44-yard field goal | LAC 0, KC 3 |
| Q1 | 7:21 | Kansas City Chiefs | Kenneth Walker III 33-yard run (Harrison Butker PAT Failed) | LAC 0, KC 9 |
| Q1 | 1:33 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cameron Dicker 23-yard field goal | LAC 3, KC 9 |
| Q2 | 1:49 | Kansas City Chiefs | Kenneth Walker III 2-yard run (Harrison Butker kick) | LAC 3, KC 16 |
| Q2 | 0:02 | Kansas City Chiefs | Harrison Butker 50-yard field goal | LAC 3, KC 19 |
| Q3 | 10:44 | Los Angeles Chargers | Cameron Dicker 30-yard field goal | LAC 6, KC 19 |
| Q4 | 3:52 | Kansas City Chiefs | Harrison Butker 30-yard field goal | LAC 6, KC 22 |
Defense
Los Angeles Chargers
- Cam Hart — 4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 INT, 1 PD
- Tarheeb Still — 8 TOT, 5 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Caleb Murphy — 3 TOT, 2 SOLO, 1 FR
- Elijah Molden — 7 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Khalil Mack — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 QBH
- Tony Jefferson — 5 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Teair Tart — 3 TOT, 1 QBH
- Nick Barrett — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL
- Troy Dye — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Daiyan Henley — 4 TOT, 2 SOLO
Kansas City Chiefs
- George Karlaftis — 6 TOT, 3 SOLO, 2 TFL, 1 SACK, 3 QBH, 2 PD
- Chamarri Conner — 4 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 1 QBH
- Ashton Gillotte — 2 TOT, 1 SOLO, 1 TFL, 1 SACK, 2 QBH
- Drue Tranquill — 7 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 FR
- Nick Bolton — 11 TOT, 3 SOLO
- Nohl Williams — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL, 2 PD
- Jack Cochrane — 1 TOT, 1 INT, 48 INT YDS, 1 PD
- Peter Woods — 4 TOT, 1 SOLO, 0.5 SACK, 1 QBH
- L’Jarius Sneed — 5 TOT, 4 SOLO, 1 PD
- Chris Roland-Wallace — 4 TOT, 3 SOLO, 1 TFL
Kick Returns
Los Angeles Chargers
- Keaton Mitchell — 4 KR, 87 YDS, 21.8 AVG, LONG 27, 0 TD
Kansas City Chiefs
- Emmett Johnson — 2 KR, 50 YDS, 25.0 AVG, LONG 30, 0 TD
Punt Returns
Los Angeles Chargers
- Derius Davis — 1 PR, 21 YDS, 21.0 AVG, LONG 21, 0 TD
Kansas City Chiefs
- Nikko Remigio — 3 PR, 9 YDS, 3.0 AVG, LONG 7, 0 TD
