US EditionHerbert outduels Mahomes to help the Chargers beat the Chiefs 27-21 in Brazil
Justin Herbert led the Chargers with 318 passing yards and three touchdowns to secure their first win over the Chiefs since 2021, ending a seven-game losing streak.
- On September 5, 2025, the Los Angeles Chargers opened their season with a 27-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a game held at Corinthians Arena located in Brazil's São Paulo.
- The game followed the Chiefs' lopsided Super Bowl LIX loss to the Eagles and featured both teams missing key receivers due to suspension and injury.
- Justin Herbert passed for 318 yards and threw three touchdowns, two of which were caught by Quentin Johnston, while Patrick Mahomes recorded 258 passing yards along with one touchdown pass and one rushing touchdown.
- Late in the fourth quarter, Herbert’s 19-yard run for a first down with 2:21 remaining dashed the Chiefs’ comeback hopes despite Omarion Hampton’s crucial out-of-bounds run costing the Chargers three points.
- The Chargers secured a season-opening 27-21 win over the Chiefs in Sao Paulo, breaking a seven-game skid against Kansas City and building on their impressive 12-5 2024 campaign and playoff appearance, setting the tone for upcoming AFC West matchups.
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Coach Reid, Chiefs talk Week 1 loss in Brazil: 'Wasn't good enough'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- While expectations were high among Kansas City Chiefs fans heading into Friday night's Week 1 game in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Chiefs would end up falling flat. While wide receiver Xavier Worthy went down with a shoulder injury just three plays into his sophomore season, it was clear the Los Angeles Chargers were playing with more intensity. According to Head Coach Andy Reid, part of that problem was on his end. Chiefs dra…
Chargers review: Justin Herbert shows off options in beating Chiefs
Clearly, the Chargers’ 27-21 victory Friday over Kansas City was a huge leap forward as they try to overtake the Chiefs and join the NFL’s elite. It was also the kind of a victory that could serve as a springboard toward a second consecutive playoff season in the Jim Harbaugh Era. Here’s what we learned, what we heard and what comes next after the Chargers defeated the Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and ended a seven-game losing streak to their AF…
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Chargers passing game helps break seven-game losing streak against Chiefs in Brazil
If only the Los Angeles Chargers could play all their games 6,000 miles from home. They went to Sao Paulo, Brazil, and knocked off Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, snapping a seven-game losing streak against their AFC West…
In São Paulo, Los Angeles Chargers clashed with the current Super Bowl LIX runners, the Kansas City Chiefs. The triumph in the duel of the Western Division of the American Conference was for those in California, who surprised Patrick Mahomes and company with a score of 27-21.The proceedings in the São Paulo city were dominated in all facets by Jim Harbaugh's wards, mainly by a spectacular offensive display of the Quarterback Justin Herbert.
Chargers stun Chiefs in Brazil as NFL opens international season - West Hawaii Today
The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off a stunning 27-21 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a wild encounter at Corinthians Arena that launched the NFL’s international season with Brazilian flair but without pop superstar Taylor Swift.
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