The Kansas City Chiefs are opening their 2025 NFL campaign with an International Series matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil. The Chiefs are hoping to win their eighth consecutive game against their AFC West rival, which would be an excellent way to begin a journey that they hope will end with a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
First Quarter
The Chargers won the coin toss and deferred, putting Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
offense on the field to start the game. Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton took the ball near the Chiefs’ five-yard line and returned the ball near midfield. Unfortunately, a holding penalty would see the Chiefs starting the international contest at the 25.
The Chiefs would start the season with a three-and-out with two short runs by Isiah Pacheco and Xavier Worthy before Mahomes was incomplete to Worthy on third down. The second year wideout also appeared injured on the play with his shoulder receiving attention. Matt Araiza came on for a 40-yard punt to start the Chargers at their own 38-yard line.
Injuries
Xavier Worthy appeared to injury his shoulder in the first quarter after colliding with tight end Travis Kelce.
