The Chargers earned a solid 27-21 win over the Chiefs on Friday night in São Paulo, Brazil.

Here are five takeaways from Week 1.

1. Chargers come up clutch

It was a situation the Chargers had been in numerous times in recent years.

A fourth-quarter lead, the Chiefs on the opposing sideline and an AFC West battle hanging in the balance.

But on this night — more than 6,000 miles from home — the Bolts wouldn't be denied.

"It's monumental," said Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. "September 5th will go down in some Charger lore, in my opinion. It was a big win."

Keenan Allen added: "Big win. 1-0 to start the season, 1-0 in the division. It was a home game for us so always good to get a win to get a win against the Chiefs."

Truth be told, the Chargers had hung with the Chiefs, considered

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