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Standout defensive play has sparked their three-game winning streak since their bye in Week 12.

"I was caught up in the moment," Jefferson said after his ejection for an illegal tackle. "I'm classier than that."

Derwin James' interception seals a victory for the Chargers.

'I think there's a lot to clean up, obviously,' offensive coordinator Greg Roman says of preparing to face the Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City.

What's at stake, who's better, key matchup, TV info, fantasy sleeper and prediction for Sunday's AFC West game that could end the Chiefs' meager playoff hopes.

Coach Jim Harbaugh couldn't (or wouldn't) say whether Herbert's fractured left hand has improved over the past week. Herbert said earlier this week that his hand wasn't as swollen or sore this week ...

'I don't believe any of that,' Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter says of the narrative that the Chiefs' dynasty has ended.

"It was the most competitive thing I've ever seen from a quarterback," Coach Jim Harbaugh says of Herbert's play in Monday night's OT win against the Eagles.

If the quarterback lauded by coach Jim Harbaugh is this tough after leading an OT victory with a broken hand, everybody else in the locker room had better be.

Leading the cheers for his players has paid off as evidenced by the Chargers' overtime victory Monday night over the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.