Chiefs 22, Chargers 6: Kenneth Walker III runs for 128 yards and two TDs as Kansas City improves to 5-0
The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Arrowhead Stadium to move to 5-0 in Week 6. The Chargers fell to 0-6. Running back Kenneth Walker III was the difference-maker, according to the Chiefs' team site, the Chargers' team site, KCTV5 and Fox Sports.
How the game unfolded
Kansas City scored on its opening series with a field goal and led 9-3 after the first quarter. By halftime the lead had grown to 19-3, and the Chargers never recovered. Los Angeles' only points came from two field goals; the offense could not turn deep drives into touchdowns.
| Team | Q1 | Half | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | 19 | 22 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Standout performances
Walker carried 19 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Patrick Mahomes threw for 272 yards without a touchdown pass and was intercepted in the end zone by Cam Hart. On the other side, Justin Herbert threw for 204 yards with one interception. His 57-yard completion to Quentin Johnston was the longest play of the season for the Chargers, yet the offense averaged only 4.1 yards per play and gained 259 total yards.
The Kansas City defense forced two takeaways and two turnovers on downs, produced four sacks and also recorded four three-and-outs.
By the numbers
Kansas City scored 22 points, including both of Walker's touchdowns, while Los Angeles managed just two field goals. The result keeps the Chiefs unbeaten through five games and leaves the Chargers as one of the NFL's winless teams after six. With a bye coming, Los Angeles will have an extra week before its next game to address the red-zone problems that limited it on Sunday.
What is next
The Chargers have a bye in Week 7, giving coach Jim Harbaugh's staff time to regroup at 0-6. The Chiefs travel to Seattle for a Sunday night game next week.
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Sources
- Chiefs.com — Chiefs defeat Chargers 22-6
- Chargers.com — Game recap
- KCTV5 — Chiefs move to 5-0
- Fox Sports — Box score
