Chargers pull in front on TD pass from Herbert to Johnston

ByKris Rhim ESPN logo
Monday, December 9, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- TheLos Angeles Chargershad managed to have one of the NFL's worst second-half offenses coming into Sunday's game, and they hadn't scored a touchdown since Week 12. That changed Sunday as they quickly closed a 13-pointKansas City Chiefslead with their first two second-half drives to take the lead 14-13 in the third quarter.

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 TDs on the season. The Chargers' 14 points in the third quarter represented their highest total in the third this season.

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