Omarion Hampton’s NFL debut underscored a rookie truth: clock management can swing a half. On third-and-16 with 49 seconds left, the Chargers rookie ran out of bounds, keeping the clock moving for a field-goal chance that kept Kansas City within reach. Mahomes answered with a 38-yard connection to Thornton, then a chaotic finish culminated in a 59-yard Harrison Butker boot to cap the sequence. Chargers’ strong first half met a pricey lapse that opened the door for KC at halftime.

From a fantasy lens, Hampton’s role remains uncertain but intriguing, while Mahomes’ late-game magic and KC’s depth at receiver (Thornton, Gray) keep the offense flush for big-matchups. Clean clock discipline will be the Chargers’ key fix, and Butker’s leg remains a reliable, long-range weapon in tense moments.