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.
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