Every matchup the rest of the way is a playoff-elimination game according to Mahomes, whose team has deteriorated since a 5-3 start. The Chiefs have lost three of the their last four games and dropped to 1-6 this season in one-possession contests.

The Chiefs face a challenging path to secure their tenth consecutive division title, as they no longer control their own destiny in the AFC West race. Despite this, an improbable 6-0 finish to their schedule would elevate their odds to approximately 60% of clinching the division.

SCORING UPDATE NO. 1: Quentin Johnston 5-yard pass from Justin Herbert, touchdown. Chargers 7, Chiefs 0. 9:11, first quarter. END OF 1Q: Chargers 7, Chiefs 0. Chargers outgained Chiefs 145-33. Kansas City had three punts and two first downs. SCORING UPDATE ...

He threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to CeeDee Lamb that has tied the game 7-7. Jaylen Watson's interception of Prescott on the first drive led to the Chiefs' two-play drive that end