Kansas City overcomes Rashee Rice injury in win

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking for their first 4-0 start since the 2020 season.

The Chiefs are taking on the Los Angeles Chargers in their first divisional game of the young season.

The Chargers enter the game with a record of 2-1.

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has been cleared to play, but the team will be without two key offensive linemen.

Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt could see his first action in a Chiefs jersey since the 2018 season.

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2:00, fourth quarter: On 3rd-and-6, Mahomes finds Worthy for a first down, all but ending the game.

5:00, fourth quarter: The Chiefs have their first lead of the game. Samaje Perine capped off a five-play, 60-yard touchdown drive with a two-yard score. Kansas City leads 17-10 late.

9:24, fourth quarter: After the Chargers turned the ball over on downs, the Chiefs’ drive stalled after an 8-play, 34-yard effort. The Chiefs were able to flip field position, and Los Angeles takes over on their own 15.

13:32, fourth quarter: The Chiefs’ defense comes up big on another 4th-and-1. They stopped the Chargers, turning them over on downs and ending a 14-play, 67-yard drive. The game remains tied at 10-10

THIRD QUARTER:

Not much scoring in the third quarter of the game. A 10-play, 37-yard drive by the Chiefs led toa field goal by Butker. The game is tied entering the fourth quarter.

HALFTIME: Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told CBS sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson that Rice’s injury is “not good.”

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SECOND QUARTER

HALFTIME: Harrison Butker missed a 65-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half.

4:06, second quarter: In one play, the Chiefs are back in the game. Mahomes connects with rookie Xavier Worthy for a 54-yard touchdown, cutting the deficit to 10-7.

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5:41, second quarter: For the third time in the first half, the Chargers defense sacks Patrick Mahomes.

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8:15, second quarter: It’s been a big first half for Travis Kelce. Kelce has 51 yards and set the franchise record for most receptions in franchise history.

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FIRST QUARTER

3:00, first quarter: The Chargers took advantage of Mahomes’ interception and extended their lead to 10-0.

However, the biggest story of the game is the health of Chiefs wideout Rashee Rice.

Rice left the game with a knee injury and is questionable to return.

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6:06, first quarter: The Chargers intercept quarterback Patrick Mahomes and fumbles the ball, but it’s ruled out of bounds. The Chargers retain possession.

6:16, first quarter: The Chargers take full advantage of the turnover, scoring a touchdown on a 10-play drive that covered 74 yards and took 6:36 off the clock. Justin Herbert completed a 7-yard pass to Ladd McConkey for the touchdown.

12:52, first quarter: After a promising drive that included a 38-yard reception by Travis Kelce, running back Carson Steele fumbled the ball, and the Chargers recovered. It’s the second time this season Steele has lost a fumble.