Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns as the Chargers ended a seven-game losing streak against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 27-21 victory on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The Chargers’ previous victory against Kansas City had come on Sept. 26, 2021, when Herbert threw for 281 yards and four touchdowns.
Despite his passing numbers, compiled as Herbert completed 25 of 34, the quarterback put away the second game of the NFL’s 2025 season with his legs.
Facing fourth-and-7 and a nine-point deficit, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed a 49-yard pass to Hollywood Brown to set up a field goal with 2:34 remaining.
Kansas City used all its timeouts to get the Chargers to third-and-14 on the snap before the two-minute warning. But Herbert scrambled for 19 yards and was able to kneel out the six-point victory after that.
Los Angeles also ended the Chiefs’ streak of 17 consecutive victories in games decided by eight or fewer points.
Six players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field in Friday night’s game:
Bradley Bozeman (Handley, Alabama) started at center for the Chargers.
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Chargers defensive tackle Justin Eboigbe (Alabama) did not record any stats.
Da’Shawn Hand (Alabama) started at defensive tackle for the Chargers. Hand made two tackles, recorded one sack and registered two quarterback hits. The sack was the sixth of Hand’s 65-game NFL career.
Chargers long snapper Josh Harris (Auburn) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Chargers running back Najee Harris (Alabama) had a 5-yard carry and a 5-yard reception. The first game of Harris’ fifth NFL season was the first of his career that he did not start. Harris sustained an eye injury during an Independence Day fireworks mishap and was not cleared for contact drills until Monday. Harris joined Los Angeles as a free agent in March.
Chargers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (Auburn) was targeted once but did not have a reception in his NFL debut. Los Angeles chose Lambert-Smith in the fifth round of the NFL Draft on April 26.
Chiefs defensive lineman Brodric Martin (Northridge, North Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun (Samford) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Chargers cornerback Jordan Oladokun (Samford) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Chargers punter JK Scott (Alabama) averaged 53.0 yards on two punts, with a 49.5-yard net. Scott had a 56-yard punt returned 8 yards to the Kansas City 42-yard line and a 50-yarder returned minus-1 yard to the Kansas City 20. Scott also served as the holder for two field goals and three extra points.
Chargers running back Kimani Vidal (Troy) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Kansas City plays the Philadelphia Eagles at 3:25 p.m. CDT Sept. 14 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs lost to Philadelphia 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9.
Los Angeles stays in the AFC West by playing the Las Vegas Raiders at 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on X at@AMarkG1
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