The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 34-28, in overtime Thursday night and extended their winning streak to seven games.
Patrick Mahomes connected with tight end Travis Kelce for the 38-yard, game-winning touchdown just over minute into the first possession of overtime.
Mahomes threw a costly interception in the second half, but made up for it with three touchdown passes and late-game heroics as the Chiefs solidified their spot atop the AFC West with a two-game lead over the Chargers (8-6).
Mahomes completed 31 of 47 passes for 410 yards and
Justin Herbert had a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown before the half. He would throw one more before the night was over. He finished 22-for-38 with 236 passing yards and an interception.
** With three games left to play, the Chiefs continue to vie for the AFC’s No. 1 seeding with the New England Patriots (9-4) and Tennessee Titans (9-4) thanks to an unlikely turnaround.
