Chargers pull ahead on TD pass from Herbert to Johnston

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  • Kris Rhim, ESPNDecember 8, 2024, 10:38 PM ET

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

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 third-quarter points represent their highest third-period total this season.