Patrick Mahomes defeats Justin Herbert as Chiefs’ top chargers in classic thriller | Breaking News Updates

Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert put on classic performances Thursday night in what is sure to be one of football’s best rivals for years to come.

The two young quarterbacks met in the closing stages of the AFC West divisional game, but it was Kansas City who finally got the better of Los Angeles in overtime, 34-28.

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Mahomes found tight end Travis Kelce for a winning 34-yard touchdown. Kelce caught the ball and had to go through a group of potential tackles to get the ball into the end zone.

The winning touchdown capped a phenomenal match for both teams. Kansas City hit a touchdown when Mahomes and Kelce connected in the fourth quarter with 1:16 to go. Mahomes then found Clyde Edwards-Helaire for the two-point conversion that would help force overtime.

Mahomes finished 31 for 47 with 410 passing yards and three touchdown passes to go with an interception. He also tied for the lead on the ground with 32 yards. Edwards-Helaire had 32 yards on nine carries.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Inglewood , in California.
(AP Photo / Marcio José Sanchez)

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Kelce and Tyreek Hill had monstrous games.

In addition to Kelce’s two touchdowns, he totaled 10 catches for 191 yards. Hill had 12 catches for 148 yards and a touchdown.

It looked like a vintage Mahomes game. It was the second time this season that he had thrown more than 400 yards.

Kansas City led 7-0 at the start thanks to a 7-yard touchdown from Michael Burton, but were down 14-13 at halftime.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, appears to come under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Nick Bolton in the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday 16 December 2021 in Inglewood, California.
(AP Photo / Ashley Landis)

Herbert had a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown before half-time. He would throw one more before the night was out. He finished 22-for-38 with 236 passing yards and one interception.

Keenan Allen led the team with six catches for 78 yards and one touchdown.

Los Angeles missed three field goals to try their luck on 4th base. The team was only 2-for-5 on the fourth downs.

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With the win, the Chiefs take the lead in the AFC West race. Kansas City is now 10-4. Los Angeles fell to 8-6 with the loss.