Chiefs improve to 5-0 with win over Chargers amid Mahomes' return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:10 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 on Sunday, improving their record to 5-0. Patrick Mahomes threw for 272 passing yards while Kenneth Walker III scored two touchdowns. Despite a few mistakes, the Chiefs' defense played a significant role in the win. Mahomes has matched Tom Brady by reaching 100 wins in 131 starts, the fastest in NFL history. The Chiefs appear poised to continue their resurgence after a disappointing 2025 season.
- •Mahomes threw for 272 yards and had 100 career wins in 131 starts.
- •Kenneth Walker III scored two touchdowns in the game.
- •Chiefs' defense contained the Chargers, who remain winless.
- •The Chiefs will aim to maintain their unbeaten record in upcoming prime-time games.
- •Kansas City is one of three remaining unbeaten teams in the NFL.
- 12:10 AMYahoo Sports — The Chiefs’ Revival Has Given the NFL its Marquee Team Back
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