Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers

The NFL made history tonight as the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers kicked off the 2025 season at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil. The atmosphere was electric, and the Chargers fed off the crowd energy to pull off a 27-21 win — their first victory over the Chiefs since 2021. Justin Herbert was the star of the show, throwing for 318 yards and three touchdowns while adding a game-sealing 19-yard scramble on 3rd-and-14. It was the perfect start to the league’s first ever international season opener.

Los Angeles looked in control early, building a 13-6 halftime lead thanks to precise passing and solid defensive stops. Keenan Allen set the tone with seven receptions for 68 yards and a touchdown, while Quentin Johnston emerged as Herbert’s go-to man in the red zone with two scores. Los Angeles Chargers offensive line also held strong, giving Herbert time to dissect a usually dominant Kansas City defense.

Kansas City had to dig deep after a rough start, losing rookie wide receiver Xavier Worthy to a shoulder injury on just their third offensive play. Patrick Mahomes eventually rallied his team, sparking life into the Chiefs with an 11-yard touchdown run and a deep 37-yard strike to Travis Kelce late in the fourth quarter. However, a failed two-point conversion left Kansas City chasing points, and they never quite recovered.

Defensively, Kansas City Chiefs struggled to contain Herbert’s mobility, particularly on the final drive. Chris Jones admitted postgame that his missed assignment on the quarterback’s decisive scramble was a costly error that sealed their fate. Despite flashes of brilliance, Kansas City’s mistakes — both mental and physical — ultimately allowed Los Angeles to control the tempo and close the game out.

This international opener wasn’t just about football — it was about spectacle. A lively crowd, a halftime performance from Karol G, and the NFL’s first YouTube-exclusive broadcast made the event feel global and fresh. For the Chargers, it was a statement win and a confidence boost heading into Week 2. For the Chiefs, it’s an early reminder that the AFC West won’t be handed to them.