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Chargers Snap Chiefs’ 17-Game One-Score Winning Streak
Los Angeles holds on to defeat Kansas City 27-21 in Brazil, ending the Chiefs’ NFL-record streak of 17 straight one-score victories, including playoffs. The last time KC lost a close game was 20-14 to the Raiders on Christmas Day 2023.
Harrison Butker Makes It a One-Score Game for Chiefs
Harrison Butker’s 27-yard field goal brings Kansas City within striking distance, trimming the Chargers’ lead to 27-21 with just 2:34 left. The crowd roars as the Chiefs fight to stay alive, turning the final minutes into a pulse-pounding showdown.
Heated Moment Between Travis Kelce and Teair Tart Draws Penalty
Tensions rise in Brazil as Travis Kelce shoves Chargers defensive lineman Teair Tart after the play. Tart retaliates with an open-handed swing, drawing a penalty but avoiding ejection. The heated exchange adds extra fire to a tightly contested Chiefs-Chargers showdown.
Andy Reid Issues Apology for Chiefs’ Late Arrival After Halftime
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid apologized to the NFL, fans, and Brazil after his team came out late for the second-half kickoff. Reid quipped they were “so used to Super Bowl halftimes” that they thought the break was 40 minutes
Rich Eisen Jokes About Chiefs’ Slow Return After Halftime
As Kansas City lags in coming out of the locker room for the second half in Brazil, Rich Eisen quips about calling a “delay of game” on the Chiefs. The lighthearted jab highlights the team’s sluggish re-entry as they trail the Chargers 13-6.
Chiefs Close Half with Harrison Butker 59-Yard Field Goal
A costly mistake by rookie Omarion Hampton stepping out of bounds gives Patrick Mahomes one more chance before the break. The Chiefs capitalize quickly, setting up Harrison Butker’s 59-yard rocket. At halftime, Los Angeles leads Kansas City 13-6 in the Brazil season opener.
Daiyan Henley Sack Stuns Patrick Mahomes in Red Zone
Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley explodes off the edge and crushes Patrick Mahomes on third-and-goal. What looked like time in the pocket turns into chaos as Henley delivers a huge sack, forcing Kansas City to settle instead of striking in the red zone.
Chiefs’ Long Drive Ends in Harrison Butker 35-Yard Field Goal
Kansas City strings together a marathon 16-play drive that chews nearly nine minutes off the clock. Harrison Butker caps it with a 35-yard kick to cut into Los Angeles’ lead. With 4:50 left in the second quarter, the Chargers still hold a 7-3 edge.
Chargers Extend Lead with Cameron Dicker’s 39-Yard Field Goal
Cameron Dicker nails a 39-yard field goal after the drive stalls on fourth-and-long. Kansas City’s defensive penalty was declined, and the Chargers stretch their lead to double digits. With 13:47 left in the half, the Chiefs are still searching for their first points of the season.
End of 1st Quarter: Chargers 7, Chiefs 0
The Chargers strike first and hold strong to close the opening frame in São Paulo. Justin Herbert looks sharp, the defense is flying around, and momentum is leaning Los Angeles’ way. A couple of costly flags prevented an even bigger lead, but it could easily be 14–0.
Injury List Shakes Up Chiefs-Chargers Clash in São Paulo
Key players ruled out for Sunday include Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs, Darren Waller, Chase Young, Christian Gonzalez, Christian Kirk, Dre Greenlaw, and Tyler Bass. The list also features multiple role players like Alijah Vera-Tucker, Michael Hall, Isaiah Likely, and Uchenna Nwosu, setting up a very different look for both Kansas City and Los Angeles in São Paulo.
Chiefs vs Chargers Set for Friday Night Clash in Brazil
Football fans get a rare Friday night treat as the Kansas City Chiefs face the Los Angeles Chargers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM ET, marking a historic international showcase to open the weekend.
