Justin Herbert outshines Patrick Mahomes as LA Chargers win NFL opener

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns. Pic: Fernando Llano/AP

Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-21 in Brazil.

Opposing quarterback Patrick Mahomes showed moments of brilliance in Sao Paulo, but was unable to prevent an opening week defeat for the reigning AFC champions amid early-season errors.