Derwin James told Justin Herbert that he would make the big play in the game before he delivered game-clinching interception

James recorded 10 tackles (two solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, in the Chargers ' win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James intercepts a pass from Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew, winning the game, and eliminating the Chiefs from the 2025 playoffs.

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminated the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention when Derwin James picked off a pass by Gardner Minshew — who had just taken over for the injured Patrick Mahomes — in the closing seconds to preserve a 16-13 victory over the reigning AFC champions.

Chargers cornerback Donte Jackson was mic'd up during the Bolts' Week 15 victory vs Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, & the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Listen in as Jackson celebrates teamma

Marcus Maye is familiar to the Chargers as he was with the team at the end of last season in a similar role and circumstance. Maye was with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 and the Chargers claimed him after he was released after 11 games. He played 4 games with the Chargers in 2024.

Derwin James’ interception seals the Chargers’ 16-13 win and eliminates the Chiefs. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes exits late, and the team later says an MRI shows he tore his ACL.

The win moves the Chargers to 5-0 against the AFC West and secured the first back-to-back double digit winning seasons for the franchise in 18 years. Not to mention, it also knocked the Chiefs out of the playoffs for the first time in over a decade.

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The final images of the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason pursuit turned out to be Patrick Mahomes getting helped to the locker room, a white towel draped over his head, and backup quarterback Gardner Minshew throwing an interception to Derwin James that gave the Los Angeles Chargers a win over one of their biggest rivals.