KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chargers had been one of the NFL’s worst second-half offenses coming into Sunday’s game and hadn’t scored a touchdown since Week 12. That changed in the second half Sunday as the Chargers quickly closed a 13-point Kansas City lead with their first two second-half drives to take the lead 14-13 in the third quarter of Sunday’s game.

Herbert to Johnston! The @Chargers take the lead ⚡️

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— NFL (@NFL) December 9, 2024

The first touchdown came on a 13-play, 79-yard drive that ended with running back Gus Edwards’ second score of the season. Wide receiver Quentin Johnston caught the next touchdown from Justin Herbert, giving Johnston a team-high seven touchdowns on the season. The Chargers’ 14 points in the third quarter represent their highest total in the third period this season.