Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was sacked five times by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, and that was a big reason why the Los Angeles offense couldn't keep up in a 31-17 loss at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chargers had only allowed 10 sacks total in their first five games.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
Herbert finished with 259 yards passing and a touchdown along with the two interceptions. And a pocket that was constantly closing around him was one of the many reasons that he was thoroughly outplayed by Chiefs rival Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns in helping Kansas City to a sixth straight win.
It began on the opening series, when Herbert was sacked by George Karlaftis on third-and-2 near midfield and ruined a chance for a productive start to the game. On the second series, it was Willie Gay Jr. who brought down Herbert just outside the Kansas City red zone, and that ultimately forced the Chargers to kick a tying field goal.
That’s how it remained until late in the fourth quarter, when the Chargers went three-and-out. The Chiefs got a 50-yard punt return from Mecole Hardman to set up a short field, and Mahomes’ touchdown pass to Isiah Pacheco made it a two-score game.
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