Chargers beat Chiefs in Brazil as Justin Herbert delivers, Xavier Worthy exits with injury: Key takeaways

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The Los Angeles Chargers opened the 2025 NFL season with a 27-21 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil on Friday night behind a stellar performance from quarterback Justin Herbert.

Herbert threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 35 yards, including a 19-yard, game-sealing scramble just before the two-minute warning. Quentin Johnston caught five passes for 79 yards with two touchdowns, and Keenan Allen caught seven passes for 68 yards and a score.

Chargers beat Chiefs in Brazil as Justin Herbert delivers, Xavier Worthy exits with injury: Key takeaways

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