The Chargers surprised the Chiefs in an emotional encounter at the Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil. Quarterback Justin Herbert led the Chargers to a victory with a score of 27-21, breaking a losing streak against the Chiefs.
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Since Patrick Mahomes took over as the starter in 2018, the Chiefs have dominated the NFL. However, the Chargers achieved a paradigm shift in this matchup. Herbert showed a notable improvement in his game, accumulating 318 yards and three touchdowns. This performance reflected a renewed offense and confidence in offensive coordinator Greg Roman.
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An aspect to follow is the health of Mekhi Becton, who showed signs of exhaustion during the game, even needing oxygen on the bench. Becton missed several training practices due to an unspecified injury. Keenan Allen, for his part, reached 60 touchdowns in the history of the franchise, a significant milestone.Next game: vs. Las Vegas Raiders (September 15).Kansas City Chiefs
Despite the loss, Mahomes demonstrated his ability to create spectacular plays, connecting with Hollywood Brown for a significant gain. The defeat represented the first in the regular season for the Chiefs in an international game. In the second half, Mahomes led the offense with determination, despite Xavier Worthy’s injury. His performance, with 160 air yards and 42 rushing yards, revitalized the Chiefs’ attack. A key moment was when the Chargers, led by Herbert, secured the victory with an effective offense, culminating in a touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston.
