US Edition
Herbert 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.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
83 Articles
83 Articles
Chargers end 7-game losing streak to Chiefs with statement win in Brazil season opener
Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers upset the Kansas City Chiefs, 27-21, in the NFL's first international game of the season in Brazil.
·New York, United States
Read Full Article
Justin Herbert got 318 yards of winning by the pass and three touched in a 27-21 gain in São Paulo.
·Montreal, Canada
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources83
Leaning Left24Leaning Right12Center19Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 35%
R 22%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
