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Chargers Upset Chiefs 27-21 in São Paulo Opener as Herbert Shines

The Brazil opener doubled as a showcase for the NFL’s expanded international strategy, featuring a dual‑logo field design that drew fan pushback.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a touchdown pass during the first half of their season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker #0 Daiyan Henley during an NFL game in Sao Paulo

Overview

  • Justin Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, then iced the game with a 19-yard scramble on third-and-14 with 2:21 remaining.
  • The win snapped the Chargers’ seven-game losing streak to Kansas City and marked their first victory in the series since Sept. 26, 2021.
  • Patrick Mahomes finished 24-of-39 for 258 yards with a touchdown pass to Travis Kelce and an 11-yard rushing score as the Chiefs never led.
  • Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy left after an early collision with Kelce and was ruled out with a right shoulder injury, with Rashee Rice suspended and Jalen Royals inactive.
  • The São Paulo game streamed globally on YouTube with Neymar in attendance, and the NFL’s new international policy to paint both teams’ marks in the end zones prompted complaints from Chargers fans.