Chiefs hold off Chargers in battle of AFC West rivals, young phenom QBs

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The Kansas City Chiefs showed why they are still the kings of the AFC West.

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs took down Justin Herbert and the Chargers, 27-24, in a dogfight on Thursday night.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) is congratulated by fullback Michael Burton (45) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The Chargers got out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, as they forced the Chiefs to punt on each of their first two drives. Herbert found Zander Horvath on the Chargers' first touchdown of the game early in the second quarter. The Chiefs answered with a seven-play, 75-yard drive that was capped off by a sidearm touchdown pass from Mahomes to Jerick McKinnon. Both teams then punted twice to end the half.

Tied at 17, Herbert put on a clinic, going 6 for his first 6 for 51 yards, but on 1st and goal, he was looking for Gerald Everett for a third consecutive target, this time in the end zone. However, Jaylen Watson jumped the route, intercepted it, and took it all the way to the crib for a 99-yard pick six, giving the Chiefs a 24-17 lead with 10:29 to go. 

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson runs an interception back for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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