Chiefs Beat Chargers as Mahomes Reaches 100 Wins
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 on October 18, moving to 5-0 as quarterback Patrick Mahomes recorded his 100th regular-season win as a starter. He reached the milestone in his 131st start, matching Tom Brady’s reported mark for the fewest starts needed to reach 100 wins. Running back Kenneth Walker III led Kansas City’s offense with 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Mahomes passed for 272 yards but did not throw a touchdown and was intercepted once. The Chiefs held the Chargers to two field goals, and Los Angeles fell to 0-6. Walker scored on a 33-yard run in the first quarter and added a 2-yard touchdown before halftime. Kansas City built a 19-3 lead by the break. The Chargers reached the Chiefs’ 15-yard line in the second half but settled for a field goal, their second and final score. Harrison Butker’s 30-yard field goal later provided Kansas City’s only points after halftime. The game also included turnovers by both quarterbacks. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw an interception and was sacked four times, while Mahomes was intercepted by Cam Hart. Kansas City’s Jack Cochrane intercepted Herbert. Chiefs cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace...