Matthew Wright kicked a 31-yard field goal that banked off the left upright as time expired, and the Kansas City Chiefs survived another close game, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 19-17 to win their ninth straight AFC West title.
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Troy Dye reacts as Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright is congratulated by teammates after making a game-winning field goal as time expires in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws under pressure from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
“I trusted Matthew, so I was good with where we were,” Reid said. “Percentages are pretty high. I know we won a game in that same situation on the opposite end, so I get it, but he’s a solid gamer, so I wasn’t too worried about it.” The Chiefs led 13-0 at halftime after the Chargers punted on their first five possessions, but LA woke up in the second half, scoring on each of its three drives. Cameron Dicker’s 37-yard field goal put the Chargers ahead 17-16 with 4:35 left.
Mahomes was sacked three times and has taken 13 sacks over the past three games, the most of any three-game stretch in his career.
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