The Los Angeles Chargers knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs to start the season with a 1-0 record. Here were the players who stood out as winners and losers from the victory.
outdueled Patrick Mahomes, leading his team to a 27-21 victory and putting them ahead of their biggest rival in the AFC West standings.There was a lot of action to follow, so let's take a look at who stood out as both winners and losers for Los Angeles in their statement win.
Throughout the offseason, fans were writing off Quentin Johnston after the 2023 first-round pick was responsible for several ill-timed drops during his first two years in the league. During camp, however, he was turning heads and kept that positive momentum going by scoring the Chargers' first touchdown of the season on a five-yard reception from Justin Herbert.Johnston caught two passes on that drive, including an impressive 33-yard catch and run that moved Los Angeles into Kansas City territory. He had a drop in the third quarter that would have been another touchdown, but Johnston made up for it when he caught a 23-yard score to put the game away with just over five minutes to play.The Chiefs were marching down the field in the third quarter, trying to tie the game. Running back Kareem Hunt just converted on a third-and-one with a two-yard gain, but Teair Tart gave the Chiefs an extra 15 yards when he was flagged for slapping Travis Kelce. That moved the ball to the 11-yard line and Patrick Mahomes ran in a touchdown to make it a 13-12 game. The Chiefs may have scored anyway, but Tart helped them cut the lead to one.and picked up right where he left off. He hauled in seven receptions for 68 yards and helped slow the Chiefs' momentum late in the third quarter. Kansas City had just cut the lead to one when the Bolts answered with a 12-play, 74-yard drive. Allen capped that off with an 11-yard touchdown, giving his team an eight point lead going into the final quarter.That wasn't the case in Week 1 as Harris finished with just five yards on one attempt and five yards on one reception. Harris was used so sparingly that he had the same number of carries as tight end Tyler Conklin.He outperformed Patrick Mahomes, throwing for 318 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had a 19-yard run on third-and-14 right at the two-minute warning. That play was as impressive as anything he did throughout the night and allowed his team to run out the clock. Los Angeles Chargers players huddle before an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Corinthians Arena. / Amanda Perobelli/Reuters via Imagn ImagesChargers vs Chiefs, NFL Week 1: Start time, live stream, TV channelChargers to stay near airport for ‘business trip’ vs. Chiefs in Brazil
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