The Chargers traveled a very long distance to try to put an end to a seven-game losing streak to the Kansas City Chiefs, making a statement with a season-opening 27-21 victory at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and in front of a world-wide audience watching on YouTube’s stream.
Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Quentin Johnston, as the Chargers defeated the Chiefs for the first time since Sept. 26, 2021, in Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium. Playing more than 6,000 miles from home, the Chargers made themselves at home.
Herbert completed 25 of 34 passes and also ran four times for 36 yards (until three late kneel-downs), including what proved to be a 19-yard keeper for a first down on a third-and-14 situation from his own 34-yard line on the f