Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
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Wide receiver Joe Reed #12 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass and runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles for the first down against safety Nasir Adderley of the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs for a first down against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Tight end Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass and runs for first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass ands runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass ands runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass ands runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass ands runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Defensive back Desmond King #20 of the Los Angeles Chargers intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Mecole Hardman #17 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs catches a pass ands runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after kicking the winning field goal in over time as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after kicking the winning field goal in over time as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill (not pictured) against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed #38 of the Kansas City Chiefs intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers as teammate tight end Nick Keizer #48 looks on in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Joe Reed #12 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers enter the field prior to a NFL football game agains the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Los Angeles Chargers kick off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Kansas City Chiefs won 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs kicks the winning field goal in over time as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after kicking the winning field goal in over time as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 23-20 during a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Joshua Kelley #27 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Desmond King #20 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
running back Joshua Kelley #27 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for yardage against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for yardage against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Kansas City Chiefs defense tackles running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes over linebacker Dorian O’Daniel #44 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers again the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
wide receiver Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers reaches for a pass against Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
defensive tackle Jerry Tillery #99 of the Los Angeles Chargers blocks an extra point attempt by kicker Harrison Butker #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Joshua Kelley #27 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down as free safety Tyrann Mathieu #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs flips over the top in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after a touchdown with teammate tight end Stephen Anderson #82 against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles as linebacker Kenneth Murray #56 of the Los Angeles Chargers reaches for the tackle in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a first down against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers catches a pass for a first down over safety Juan Thornhill #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
head coach Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
wide receiver Jalen Guyton #15 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates with teammate wide receiver Keenan Allen #13 after a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs stands for the national anthem with his teammates prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs passes against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers passes against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Head coach Anthony Lynn of the Los Angeles Chargers with head coach Andy Reid of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Kansas City Chiefs prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Head coach Andy Reid along with Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 20, 2020. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
INGLEWOOD — Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa entered Sunday’s game with 41 career sacks, but none against Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
That changed when Bosa pinned Mahomes in the third quarter for a loss of 13 yards.
But Mahomes and the Chiefs got the best of Bosa and the Chargers after Harrison Butker made the game-winning field goal for a 23-20 overtime victory at SoFi Stadium.
Bosa was able to hit Mahomes multiple times, despite a left triceps injury. The Chargers’ defensive line forced Mahomes into many missed throws in the first half.
Mahomes, however, was able to adjust in the second half with quick throws and timely scramble runs, including a 21-yard run on 3rd-and-20 with 54 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
“We just have to do a better job of keeping (Mahomes) in the pocket,” Bosa said with his left arm heavily wrapped.
Bosa said he was forced to stay on the left side of the defensive line because of his injury. He strained his left triceps in last week’s win against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“It was definitely a little tough out there, but I managed,” Bosa said. “I was able to stay on the left side a bit more. Didn’t strain it … it will be all right.”
Bosa and the Chargers’ defense displayed fatigue in the fourth quarter and overtime. The offense didn’t do them any favors when they went three-and-out in the opening drive of overtime.
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said he considered going for it on 4th-and-1 from his own 34-yard line before calling the punt team. The Chiefs won the game on the following drive.
Bosa was disappointed with the outcome, but said it was a good sign they were able to hang with the Chiefs for most of the game with rookie quarterback Justin Hebert.
“I think he showed out today,” Bosa said about Herbert. “He did plenty of great things.”
EKELER, ALLEN GET INVOLVED
The Chargers failed to get their two top playmakers involved in the season opener, but that wasn’t the case for Week 2.
Running back Austin Ekeler and wide receiver Keenan Allen were big reasons why the Chargers had a 17-6 lead in the third quarter.
Ekeler recorded 148 total yards with a team-high 93 rushing yards (16 carries) and 55 receiving yards (four catches).
Allen was Herbert’s go-to target, with 10 targets for seven receptions and 96 yards.
But Ekeler and Allen were quiet in the fourth quarter and overtime. The Chargers moved the ball well with 479 yards compared to the Chiefs’ 414.
To Lynn, the difference was the lack of explosive plays from his offense. The Chiefs got one when Mahomes found Tyreek Hill for a 54-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. Hill finished with five catches for 99 yards.
“At some point, we gotta create some explosive (plays),” Lynn said. “This team is just too dynamic to play ball control for four quarters. They’re gonna strike at some point.”
INJURIES
The Chargers started the game without quarterback Tyrod Taylor because he had difficulty breathing and were without right tackle Bryan Bulaga for most of the game because of a knee injury.
Second-year offensive lineman Trey Pipkins replaced Bulaga. The Chargers were also without center Mike Pouncey, who is scheduled for season-ending hip surgery later this month.
Defensive tackle Justin Jones (shoulder) and safety Rayshawn Jenkins (groin) also left the game with injuries. Lynn didn’t provide injury updates after the game.
