Recap: The talented Chiefs could wrap up the AFC West with a prime time win over the visiting Los Angeles Chargers. Kansas City had taken the last nine games in this series dating back to 2014. And that stretch of success looked like it would continue as Andy Reid’s squad owned a 28-14 lead 8:15 remaining in the game. But the much-maligned Kansas City defense – which surrendered 407 total yards in the one-point setback – couldn’t hold down the determined Chargers, who rallied for 15 unanswered points and scored the game-winning touchdown with four seconds to play. Kansas City’s ground attack, minus Spencer Ware, managed only 60 yards on 17 attempts.
Next Week: The Chiefs have a little extra time to get ready for their next game as they head to the Pacific Northwest and take on the revitalized Seattle Seahawks. These one-time AFC West rivals will meet for only the fifth time since 2002. In the teams’ last meeting, Kansas City came away with 24-20 home victory in 2014.
Playoff hopes: The Chiefs had an opportunity to clinch the AFC West and a first-round bye on Thursday night and didn’t get the job done. Reid’s club is headed to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year. And a win at Seattle paired with a Chargers’ loss gives them the division title and one of the top two seeds in the conference.
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