Travis Kelce Scores 3 Touchdowns, Chiefs Rally Past Chargers 30-27

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Travis Kelce Scores 3 Touchdowns, Chiefs Rally Past Chargers 30-27
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With a one-game lead over four teams in the conference, Kansas City is in position to claim home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.

Herbert completed 23 of 30 for 280 yards and two touchdowns, both to Palmer, who had eight receptions for 108 yards. It was easily the Chargers' best offensive performance in nearly a month as the unit was bolstered by the return of receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

Allen, playing only his third game due to a nagging hamstring injury, had five receptions for 94 yards, It wasn't enough for the Chargers, who lost their second straight. Kelce's 32-yard touchdown on the opening play of the fourth quarter put the Chiefs on top 23-20. Kelce caught the ball at the LA 26 after Asante Samuel Jr. made a diving attempt, broke a tackle by Nasir Adderley at the 16 and went up the right sideline for the score.After Harrison Butker's 33-yard field goal on the opening possession gave the Chiefs a 3-0 lead, the Charges promptly answered on their first drive in three plays.

It was the first time in 20 regular-season games that Kansas City had allowed a touchdown on an opening drive.Chiefs: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter, Thornhill had a calf injury in the second quarter and WR Kadarius Tony strained a hamstring in the third quarter. None returned to the game.

Chargers: Williams' return was short-lived. He reinjured his ankle after a 15-yard reception in the first quarter. ... LB Kenneth Murray came out in the third quarter with a neck injury. ... S Nasir Adderley had a thumb injury in the fourth quarter.Chargers: Return to the road to face the Arizona Cardinals next Sunday.

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