Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 16 · Arrowhead Stadium
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The Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Diego Chargers 24–22 at home at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 16 of the 2002 regular season on December 22, 2002. It was decided by 2 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Chiefs to 8–7 and dropped the Chargers to 8–7. It was the Chargers’ third straight loss. The Chargers finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The Chiefs finished 2002 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the San Diego Chargers won 35–34 on October 13, 2002. When they met again, the Kansas City Chiefs won 27–14 on September 7, 2003. The teams split their two 2002 meetings.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Chiefs lead the series 5–3 after meeting No. 8 since 1999 Full series history
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
The Chargers coach rejected any change after the loss in Seattle, and Justin Herbert backed his play-caller as the offense keeps stalling early in games.
The veteran receiver's agent expects a signing within days, a year after a severe knee injury, and Kansas City is among the teams in contact after losing two wideouts in Las Vegas.
