Derwin James Jr. intercepts a pass from Gardner Minshew to seal the Chargers' 16-13 win over the Chiefs, eliminating Kansas City from playoff contention.

Tuipulotu was a mainstay of the Chiefs' backfield. He registered a 19.4% pass-rush win rate, nine quarterback pressures, five hurries and two sacks on the day. Tuipulotu is now ranked third in the NFL in tackles for loss (19) and tied for fifth in sacks (12).

Down 13-3 late in the opening half, the Chargers put together a quick 60-yard touchdown drive in the final minute that ended with a 16-yard touchdown catch from wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith, the first score of the rookie's career.

The Kansas City Chiefs will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (4) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Benjamin St-Juste (24) in the second half on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs, 16-13. Tammy Ljungblad [email protected]

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