Chiefs Rally Past Chargers 27–24 in Early AFC West Showdown

Chiefs Rally Past Chargers 27–24 in Early AFC West Showdown
Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles and throws the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, on Sept. 15, 2022. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
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KANSAS CITY—Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27–24 on Thursday night, Sept. 15.

Mahomes finished with 235 yards passing, and Jerick McKinnon and Justin Watson hauled in the TD passes for the Chiefs (2–0), who fell behind 10–0 in the first quarter and spent most of the game playing catch-up.