The Chiefs’ offense was quiet to begin the season.
Of their Week 1 opener towards the Chargers in Brazil on Friday, Kansas Metropolis notched simply six factors on two area objectives within the first half, placing them down seven earlier than the break.
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was lackluster to begin, finishing 12-of-21 passes for 98 passing yards within the first two quarters.
In the meantime, for Los Angeles, Justin Herbert had 171 passing yards, finishing 12-of-18 passes together with throwing a landing to receiver Quentin Johnston within the first quarter.
Chargers tight finish Tyler Conklin was the first-half chief in receiving yards — 50 on two receptions.
Travis Kelce additionally didn’t do a lot the primary half, having one reception for 10 yards.
Kelce, 35, additionally obtained right into a nasty collision with Chiefs broad receiver Xavier Worthy halfway by means of the primary quarter, with the 22-year-old having to go away the sport with a shoulder damage.
Throughout simply the third play of the sport, Mahomes focused Worthy towards the left, however he was met with Kelce working to the precise, with the 2 crashing whereas the ball was within the air.
After initially being dominated questionable to return following the blow, Worthy was downgraded to out with a shoulder damage early on within the second quarter.
Previous to the sport, Kelce advised reporters that he was “pumped” to play in entrance of the South American crowd.
“I’m pumped about tomorrow,” Kelce mentioned, “and I’ll be sure you ensure that I say howdy to everyone within the crowd, figuring out that they took the time to come back out and see some American sports activities.”
Kelce additionally commented about his potential retirement, noting that he’s nonetheless “feeling younger.”
“It’s the final one on the contract proper now,” Kelce mentioned when requested if this was his ultimate season. “However I’ll inform you what, I’m feeling younger and I’m feeling able to rock, child.”
The Chiefs scored their first landing of the yr within the third quarter, with Mahomes capping off an 11-play, 80-yard drive with an 11-yard landing run.
