In their first match-up of the 2018 season, Andy Reid, along with his new starter at quarterback, were able to outlast the Chargers 38-38 by taking advantage of early miscues by the Bolts on special teams and utilizing the electric seed of wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
Less than two minutes into the game, the Chargers were forced to punt following a three-and-out. After a lengthy kick, Hill ran around and up the left side, breaking several would-be tackles on his way to returning the punt 91 yards for a score, giving the Chiefs an early 7-0 lead.