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Chargers can’t hold on in 23-20 overtime loss to Kansas City

In what became a surprise start for Justin Herbert also turned into a surprising performance from the rookie signal-caller as he learned he was getting the nod just moments before the opening kickoff. For as long as he continued to exceed expectations, the

On the opening drive of the game, Herbert marched the offense downfield with a slew of big plays and ended it with his first professional touchdown, a four-yard scamper on a play-action boot out to the right.

The 7-0 lead held until Patrick Mahomes found a wide-open Travis Kelce for their first points of the game, but the Bolts held on to the lead after defensive tackle Jerry Tillery blocked the extra point.