Mike Williams scored a one-yard touchdown reception and the go-ahead two-point conversion with four seconds remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers shocked the Kansas City Chiefs 29-28 Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
Philip Rivers finished 26-of-38 for 313 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Rivers was down a target when wide receiver Keenan Allen left the game in the first half with a hip injury. In Allen's absence, Mike Williams caught seven passes for 76 yards and scored three total touchdowns while Tyrell Williams added 71 yards on six catches.
Running back Justin Jackson started the game in place of Melvin Gordon and rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries. Detrez Newsome added 53 total yards. Safety Adrian Phillips led the Chargers with nine tackles and defensive end Melvin Ingram was credited with 1.5 sacks.
The win snaps a nine-game losing streak to the Chiefs and clinched a playoff spot.
Rivers was intercepted by cornerback Steven Nelson on the second play of the game. Starting at the Chargers' 49-yard line, the Chiefs closed a 10-play drive with a five-yard touchdown reception from Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Demarcus Robinson.
Kansas City possessed the ball for nearly 10 minutes in the first quarter. On its second possession, Mahomes found running back Darrel Williams for an 11-yard touchdown reception. The Chiefs led 14-0 after one.
Los Angeles got on the board with a 10-play drive that started with a 38-yard reception by Mike Williams. It ended with a three-yard touchdown from Rivers to Williams that cut Kansas City's lead seven points.
Browse through the top game action photos from Thursday Night Football's Week 15 showdown versus the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Philip Rivers rolls out of the pocket during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Justin Jackson carries the ball during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jatavis Brown tackles TE Travis Kelce during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Bolts tackle RB Darrel Williams during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Philip Rivers looks to pass during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Antonio Gates turns to run after catching the ball during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Antonio Gates runs from S Ron Parker during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Mike Williams catches the ball for a touchdown during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mike Williams catches the ball for a touchdown during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams celebrates his touchdown during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams and Tyrell Williams celebrate Mike's touchdown during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Virgil Green is tackled after catching the ball during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Joey Bosa in action against OT Eric Fisher during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Melvin Ingram pressures QB Patrick Mahomes during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Melvin Ingram on the field during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Justin Jackson extends the ball while being tackled during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams runs downfield during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams runs in the ball for his second touchdown of the night during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams reaches to score his second touchdown of the night during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams scores his second touchdown of the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams runs into the endzone during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams and Geremy Davis celebrate Williams' touchdown during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Mike Williams runs with the ball during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) runs with the ball during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Detrez Newsome runs the ball during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Justin Jackson runs downfield during the Thursday night matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Isaac Rochell (98) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. The Los Angeles Chargers won 29-28. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Justin Jackson, corredor de los Chargers de Los Ángeles, anota un touchdown ante los Chiefs de Kansas City, el jueves 13 de diciembre de 2018 (AP Foto/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (12) runs away from a tackle attempt by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. The Los Angeles Chargers won 29-28. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin (12) runs with the ball during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
Mike Williams, receptor de los Chargers de Los Ángeles, festeja luego de conseguir una conversión de dos puntos para vencer a los Chiefs de Kansas City, el jueves 13 de diciembre de 2018 (AP Foto/Ed Zurga)
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17), safety Jahleel Addae (37) and others celebrate their 29-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Late in the second quarter with the Chargers at Kansas City's 11-yard line, Rivers threw an interception to cornerback Kendall Fuller in the end zone. It was Rivers' second pick of the game, and it kept the score 14-7 Chiefs at halftime.
Kansas City opened the second half with a seven-play, 74-yard touchdown drive. Running back Damien Williams punched in a two-yard score to increase the Chiefs lead to 21-7.
A much-needed response from the Chargers came in the form of an 11-play, 76-yard scoring drive of their own. Mike Williams scored his second touchdown of the game on a 19-yard rush. He has nine total touchdowns on the season.
Damien Williams' second rushing touchdown of the night put Kansas City up 28-14 with 8:20 remaining in the game. Los Angeles answered with a three-yard touchdown rush by Jackson before Mike Williams' score and go-ahead two-point conversion.
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Los Angeles returns home in Week 16 to take on the Baltimore Ravens from ROKiT Field at StubHub Center. Kickoff is on Saturday, Dec. 22 at 5:20 p.m. Pacific on NFL Network.
