Chiefs Beat Chargers 22-6 Behind Kenneth Walker III’s Two TDs

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 on Sunday, October 18, 2026, behind Kenneth Walker III’s 128 rushing yards and two touchdowns, pairing an efficient ground game with a defense that allowed no touchdowns. Before 73,640 fans at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City built a commanding halftime lead and kept its AFC West opponent from mounting a meaningful comeback.

This Week 6 regular-season matchup was largely decided before the break. The Chiefs led 9-3 after the first quarter, then outscored Los Angeles 10-0 in the second to reach halftime ahead 19-3. That 16-point cushion gave Kansas City room to withstand a quieter offensive second half.

Chiefs Build the Lead, Defense Keeps It Safe

Los Angeles needed touchdowns to change the trajectory after halftime. Instead, its only third-quarter points trimmed the deficit to 19-6. Kansas City went scoreless in that period, but the Chargers could not turn that opening into sustained scoreboard pressure.

The fourth quarter brought no late rally. The Chiefs added three points while holding Los Angeles scoreless, restoring their 16-point margin and closing out the victory in regulation. This was not a game-winning two-minute drill or a fourth-quarter comeback: Kansas City’s early advantage held up because the Chargers never produced a touchdown.

Patrick Mahomes did throw an interception, giving Los Angeles a turnover to work with. Even so, the Chargers finished with just six points. The available game summary does not establish the interception’s timing or resulting drive, so it cannot be credited with a specific scoring opportunity or defensive stand.

Key Performers: Walker Sets the Pace

Kenneth Walker III — 19 CAR, 128 YDS, 2 TD. Walker supplied both Kansas City touchdowns and averaged 6.7 yards per carry. His production gave the Chiefs a decisive rushing contribution without requiring a touchdown pass from Mahomes. Nineteen carries were enough to deliver the game’s leading individual yardage total on the ground.

Patrick Mahomes — 23/30, 272 YDS, 1 INT. Mahomes completed 76.7% of his attempts, finishing with 272 passing yards, zero passing touchdowns and one interception. The interception was a blemish, but his completion rate and yardage complemented Walker’s scoring work.

Xavier Worthy — 7 REC, 73 YDS. Worthy led the receiving leaders supplied for this matchup, averaging 10.4 yards per catch with zero receiving touchdowns. His seven receptions accounted for nearly a third of Mahomes’ 23 completions, giving Kansas City a productive target alongside its rushing attack.

NerdSports Stat: Kansas City’s 19 first-half points accounted for 86.4% of its scoring, enough on their own to exceed Los Angeles’ full-game total by 13 points.

What Comes Next

Kansas City’s unbeaten 5-0 record keeps it well positioned in the AFC West race, while Los Angeles remains winless at 0-6. The Chiefs host the Seattle Seahawks on October 25 at 5:20 PM PDT; the Chargers next host the Los Angeles Rams on November 1 at 1:05 PM PST, needing a sharper offensive response to change their season’s direction.

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