In a matchup of two teams heading in opposite directions, it's the 6-7-1 Dallas Cowboys who are somehow favored over the 10-4 Los Angeles Chargers.

The Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 16–13 on Sunday, but a fourth-quarter ejection placed one defensive player under league scrutiny.The call came late, removed a key piece from the Chargers’ secondary,

The Chargers face the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture, including how the Chiefs can be eliminated.

Tensions rose on the second play from scrimmage, when Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. was flagged for a low block on Chiefs offensive lineman Jaylon Moore. Los Angeles was penalized 15 yards for the illegal play, which hurt Moore and forced him out of the game for the next two plays.

The NFL season continues in Week 15 when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Start time, how to watch, stream and NFL TV schedule.

Justin Herbert threw for 210 yards and one touchdown while counterpart Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while leading a drive in the final two minutes as the Los Angeles Chargers ensured the host Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014 with a 16-13 win on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, face the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Chargers LB Daiyan Henley shared how he fired up his defense before a crucial drive that ultimately ended the Chiefs' 2025 season.