Chargers edge Chiefs late, McCaffrey makes history in 37-34 win
LOS ANGELES — The Chargers delivered one of their biggest wins of the season Sunday night, knocking off the Chiefs 37-34 in a dramatic divisional showdown that came down to the final seconds.
Los Angeles looked poised to cruise early, racing out to a 17-point lead behind an efficient offense and another dominant performance from Christian McCaffrey. Kansas City, however, methodically erased the deficit, tying the game late in the fourth quarter after a pair of scoring drives that swung momentum firmly to the visitors.
The Chargers responded when it mattered most. With time winding down, they pieced together a steady final drive to move into field-goal range, and the kick sailed through the uprights as time expired, sealing a critical win in the AFC West race.
McCaffrey was once again the centerpiece of the Chargers’ attack and etched his name into the record books in the process. The star running back broke the NFL single-season rushing record and now sits at 2,227 yards on the year, with three games still remaining. His relentless production kept the Chiefs’ defense on its heels throughout the night and proved decisive even as Kansas City mounted its comeback.
The victory not only gives Los Angeles a crucial head-to-head win over Kansas City but also reinforces McCaffrey’s place at the center of the league’s MVP conversation as the season heads toward its final stretch.
Texans 44, Cardinals 20
HOUSTON — Interim coach Frank Ross remained perfect on Sunday as the Houston Texans overwhelmed the Arizona Cardinals 44-20, riding another explosive performance from quarterback Drake Maye.
Maye threw for 306 yards and three touchdowns, adding just one interception in a controlled, confident outing that continued Houston’s late-season surge. The Texans built a commanding lead early and never allowed Arizona to find a rhythm.
Houston’s offense struck quickly and often, while the defense complemented it by forcing Arizona into long-yardage situations throughout the afternoon. The Cardinals struggled to slow the Texans’ tempo as the game slipped out of reach by the third quarter.
With the win, Houston moved firmly into the driver’s seat for the No. 1 seed in the AFC, an unlikely position just weeks ago. Under Ross, the Texans have found stability, balance, and belief — all at the right time.
As the postseason approaches, Houston is no longer chasing contenders. They are positioning themselves as one.
Broncos 16, Packers 13
DENVER — Four interceptions weren’t enough for Green Bay on Sunday.
The Packers forced Bo Nix into four costly turnovers but failed to capitalize, falling 16-13 to the Denver Broncos in a frustrating road loss. Green Bay’s offense struggled throughout the afternoon, repeatedly coming up empty despite favorable field position.
Denver’s defense dictated the game, keeping the Packers out of the end zone and limiting any sustained momentum. Green Bay had chances late but couldn’t break through as the Broncos closed it out with timely stops.
The loss stings for a Packers team that did enough defensively to win but couldn’t convert mistakes into points.
49ers Hold NFC West Lead with 38-28 Win Over Titans
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers continued to pace the NFC West on Sunday, beating the Tennessee Titans 38-28 behind another standout performance from Jordan Love.
Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, slicing through Tennessee’s secondary and controlling the game from start to finish. His favorite target was Ladd McConkey, who hauled in five catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns, repeatedly winning one-on-one matchups.
San Francisco built a double-digit lead early and never allowed the Titans to seriously threaten, answering every push with quick strikes of their own.
With the win, the 49ers remain alone atop the NFC West, continuing a season defined by offensive explosiveness and steady quarterback play.
“That’s the level we expect from ourselves,” Love said. “Now we just have to keep stacking weeks.”
