There was no shortage of action in this high-stakes game. So much so that Chargers safety Tony Jefferson was ejected in the fourth quarter for an illegal hit on Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton. The hit sparked a heated moment involving players from both teams, and the NFL will now investigate the incident for potential punishment.

The Kansas City Chiefs’ impressive playoff streak came to an end after 10 seasons. With the 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15, the Chiefs were eliminated from playoff contention, marking the first time Patrick Mahomes has missed the postseason.

The Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert, face the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Per Bass Medical Group, a torn ACL that requires surgery and rehab typically carries an 8-12 month recovery timeline in the NFL. Meanwhile, a mild MCL sprain is a 2-6 week recovery, and a complete MCL rupture is 3-6 months. The severity of a torn ACL is determined in a grading system, like some other injuries.

A huge 9-play, 80-yard drive that ends with a Jared Goff to Jameson Williams 31-yard TD strike and the Lions lead the Rams 24-14 with 30 seconds remaining in the first half. Goff has 221 passing yards — Williams has 92 yards and Amon-Ra St. Brown has 126.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Ashton Gillotte intercepts a pass from Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finds tight end Dallas Goedert for a 14-yard gain. Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift moves the chains with a powerful 6-yard run on third-and-5 against the Cleveland Browns.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce saw one player take his spot in NFL history during the games in Week 15.

Chargers safety Tony Jefferson was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chiefs for a helmet-to-helmet hit against Tyquan Thornton.