The Los Angeles Chargers secured a place in the NFL playoffs with a dramatic 29-28 comeback victory over division rivals the Kansas City Chiefs.
The side erased a 14-point deficit in the final five minutes, Mike Williams scoring on a touchdown with four seconds remaining to cut the Chiefs’ lead to 28-27.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION FOR THE WIN! #FightForEachOther#LACvsKC pic.twitter.com/dW9E4zEqQc — NFL (@NFL) December 14, 2018
Coach Anthony Lynn opted to go for the win, and quarterback Philip Rivers connected with Williams on the game-winning two-point conversion.
The victory means the Chiefs and the Chargers are now tied at the top of the AFC, on 11-3 for the season.
It also ended Los Angeles’ nine-game losing streak to their longtime opponents.
CLINCHED! pic.twitter.com/sqNIfDAv9Z — Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) December 14, 2018
Rivers threw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, while Williams had three touchdowns.
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