Chiefs Stock Watch: Which players impressed during Week 1 vs. Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs officially began the 2025 season internationally against their AFC West division rivals, the Los Angeles Chargers. The Brazil crowd was loud and brought the energy all night long as the NFL made history with the game being streamed live on YouTube for the first time.

The night started with the unwanted sight of wide receiver Xavier Worthy being forced out of the game with a shoulder injury on the first drive. The moment shook the team on offense for the first half as they managed only two field goals.

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Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce provided some fireworks in the second half, but the defense struggled to get stops. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert carved up the secondary for an efficient night of over 300 yards passing.

Harrison Butker’s 59-yard emergency field goal was a high point, but his PAT miss tainted it in the second half. The Chiefs were severely hurt by too many penalties on both sides of the ball, spoiling their evening in Sao Paulo.

Check out how some of Kansas City’s stars fared in the Chiefs’ loss to the Los Angeles Chargers:

Stock Up: Patrick Mahomes

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 5, 2025; Sao Paulo, BRAZIL; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes in the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Corinthians Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jean Carniel/Reuters via Imagn Images

The legs of Mahomes were crucial in this game as he was forced to tuck the ball and run out of trouble often to convert first downs. He finished the game with 258 yards passing with a touchdown and 57 yards rushing for another touchdown, leading the team in that department.

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Stock Up: Drue Tranquill

[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 5, 2025; Sao Paulo, BRAZIL; Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs against Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) in the second half during a NFL game at Corinthians Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amanda Perobelli/Reuters via Imagn Images

The veteran linebacker made big plays defensively with two sacks while playing through a lower-body injury.

Stock Up: Hollywood Brown

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (5) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The battle-tested wide receiver stepped up in Worthy’s absence with ten impactful catches for 99 yards.

Stock Down: Jawaan Taylor

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (74) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The penalties continue to haunt the veteran right tackle as he costs the team field position and opportunities to score.

This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Which Chiefs players impressed during Week 1 vs. Chargers