Legendary milestone reached by Keenan Allen with his 60th touchdown for the Chargers, placing him among a prestigious group.
Los Angeles Chargers Break Seven-Game Losing Streak Against Kansas City Chiefs
In a thrilling NFL season opener, the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 27-21, ending their seven-game losing streak against their opponents. The game, played abroad, marked the Chiefs' first regular-season loss abroad under coach Andy Reid.
The Chargers' offensive MVP was Justin Herbert, who put up a impressive performance with 318 passing yards and three touchdowns. Quintin Johnston, a key contributor, scored two touchdowns for the Chargers - a 10-yard touchdown in the first quarter and a 23-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Keenan Allen also made his mark, catching an 11-yard touchdown, becoming the third player in the Chargers' franchise history to reach 60 career touchdowns.
On the defensive side, Derwin James Jr. and others contributed significantly to the Chargers' victory. However, the Chargers' right guard Mekhi Becton saw limited snaps due to a prior illness and missed training camp sessions, struggling with exhaustion.
The Chiefs' offense was led by Patrick Mahomes, who finished with 160 passing yards and 42 rushing yards in the second half. Mahomes engineered multiple scoring drives for the Chiefs, including a 37-yard touchdown pass to Travis Kelce in the fourth quarter. Receiver Xavier Worthy left the game early with a shoulder injury, which, combined with consecutive penalties, disrupted several of Kansas City's drives. Linebacker Drue Tranquill and cornerback Jaylen Watson also missed time for the Chiefs.
Harrison Butker scored a 59-yard field goal for the Chiefs in the first half, but Cameron Dicker added three field goals for the Chargers in the same period.
With this victory, the Chargers now lead the AFC West with a 1-0 record. The Chiefs, on the other hand, will face the Philadelphia Eagles at home in their next game, a rematch of the previous season's Super Bowl. The Chargers' record against the Chiefs now stands at 4-19 over the past 23 meetings.
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