WATCH - Post game news conference:
6:43 p.m. | The Chiefs knocked off the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 in overtime thanks to a 58-yard field goal from Harrison Butker.
6:25 p.m | Butker's field goal sends Chiefs, Chargers to overtime tied at 20-20.
6:07 p.m. | Chargers drive the field for a go-ahead field goal late in the 4th. They lead the Chiefs 20-17.
5:52 p.m. | Chiefs notch a touchdown from Mahomes to Hill and a 2-point conversion to tie things up at 17-17.
5:40 p.m. | Thanks to a Chiefs interception of Chargers' QB Justin Herbert, the Chiefs have the ball entering the fourth quarter.
5:30 p.m. | The Chiefs are back on the board thanks to a 58-yard field goal from Harrison Butker. Chargers lead down to 17-9.
5:20 p.m. | Chargers extend lead with a field goal. Chiefs now trail 17-6 midway through the third quarter.
4:50 p.m. | At halftime, the Kansas City Chiefs trail the Los Angeles Chargers 14-6.
4:30 p.m. | Injuries continue to mount for the Chiefs, as Chargers add another touchdown late in the 2nd quarter. Chargers 14, Chiefs 6.
4:15 p.m. | Mahomes to Kelce gives the Chiefs six points, but miscues on the extra point cost the Chiefs. Chargers maintain 7-6 lead.
UPDATE, 4 p.m. | END OF THE FIRST: Chiefs offense struggling to find rhythm, continue to trail Chargers 7-0.
UPDATE, 3 p.m. | The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers have released their final inactive players list ahead of kickoff:
Chiefs:
CB Charvarius Ward
DE Demone Harris
DE Alex Okafor
OL Yasir Durant
TE Ricky Seals-Jones
Chargers:
WR Jason Moore
RB Justin Jackson
CB Tevaughn Campbell
OT Storm Norton
TE Donald Parham Jr
DT Cortez Broughton
EARLIER| Every year, the Chiefs’ first big season-long goal under Andy Reid is to win the AFC West.
Ultimately, Kansas City covets winning the Super Bowl most, but that’s not possible without a postseason berth and winning the division is the path of least resistance into the playoffs.
Under Reid, the Chiefs have won a franchise record four consecutive AFC West titles and the quest for a fifth straight — a feat accomplished only twice before, the Raiders from 1972-76 and Broncos from 2011-15 — begins in earnest at 3:25 p.m. on Sunday at swanky new SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Our “4th & 1” podcast crew, analyst Nick Jacobs and host Tod Palmer, explain why the Chiefs shouldn’t have much trouble kicking off division play with a win against the Chargers.
If there’s a reason for concern, it surrounds Kansas City’s depth at cornerback.
The Chiefs’ top cornerback, Charvarius Ward, will miss Sunday’s game after suffering a broken left hand in the season-opening beatdown of the Houston Texans.
Kansas City’s other starting outside corner, Bashaud Breeland, is serving a four-game suspension to start the season, leaving rookie L’Jarius Sneed and second-year corner Rashad Fenton as the likely starters with offseason free-agent addition Antonio Hamilton mixing in as needed.
Defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, who dislocated his elbow last week and landed on injured reserve Saturday, also will miss the matchup with the Chargers along with veteran defensive end Alex Okafor (hamstring).
Braxton Hoyett was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to take Saunders’ spot on the roster. He and undrafted rookie Tershawn Wharton are the only backup tackles behind Chris Jones and Derrick Nnadi.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes didn’t light up the scoreboard with deep throws and a lot of yards, but he was efficient and effective in a three-touchdown performance.
Overall, the Chiefs played very well — and claimed a big win — especially considering the disjointed offseason and lack of preseason games.
But perhaps the biggest takeaway and teachable moment from the opener involved the need to keep Reid’s face shield from fogging up in the Southern California humidity during Week 2.
It was a big week for the Chiefs off the field too with Mahomes celebrating his 25th birthday — and stumping for a high school kid, Arland Bruce IV, to get a chance to play in Iowa.
Let's all wish Patrick Mahomes a very Happy 25th Birthday! 🕶🥩🍅🏈⛳️🎧🎉
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Chiefs Kingdom flag sales raised $1 million this year for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
More good news came when the league announced that no players or coaches involved in the Sept. 10 Chiefs-Texans game had tested positive for COVID-19.
However, one fan among the nearly 16,000 at Arrowhead Stadium for the opener tested positive for the coronavirus, forcing 10 others into quarantine.
EXCLUSIVE | Chiefs' Hardman details difference with fewer fans in stands
The Chiefs said a protocol violation allowed the fan to attend the game in a suite and the Kansas City, Missouri, Health Department is investigating the exposure.
The Chiefs’ next home game isn’t until Oct. 4 against New England.
No fans will be allowed at SoFi Stadium for the Chiefs-Chargers game on Sunday.
