Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) AT Kansas City Chiefs (6-7)
Time: Sunday 10:00 am
Location: Arrowhead Stadium
TV: CBS-2 (Los Angeles), CBS-8 (San Diego), Paramount/NFL+
Broadcasting: Los Angeles: KYSR-FM (98.7), Los Angeles Spanish: 105.5 FM/94.3 FM (Los Angeles Spanish)
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Line: Chiefs -5.5
Notable damage names:
Chargers: Questionable: Out: WR Derius Davis (ankle). Questionable: DB Elijah Molden (hamstring), T. Trey Pipkins III (ankle). Questionable: LB Troy Dye (hip), WR Quentin Johnston (groin).
Chiefs: Out: WR Hollywood Brown (personal), OL Wanya Morris (knee), G Trey Smith (ankle), T Jawaan Taylor (triceps/knee). Questionable: CB Trent McDuffie (knee).
What’s the danger? It would be a great opportunity for the Chargers to knock Kansas City out of playoff contention. But most importantly they went 8-2 in conference play and 5-0 in conference play. That’s huge, especially if Green Bay beats Denver.
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This is make-or-break time for the Chiefs. They currently sit third in the AFC West and don’t look like they will make the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade. Basically they play for pride.
Who is better? K.C. Their offensive line is much better than the Chargers. Until they’re mathematically eliminated, it’s hard to believe that KC isn’t the better team.
Watch the game: Chargers D-line vs. Chiefs O-line: The Chargers’ front five took control of the game on Monday. They kept putting pressure on Jalen Hurts, causing him to throw bad passes and keep flying around for tackles. If they can consistently get to Patrick Mahomes and tackle running backs, they’ll put themselves in a good position.
The Chargers win if: The offensive line can protect Justin Herbert. Justin Herbert was sacked seven times on Monday. He can’t afford to keep taking hits like this, especially with the playoffs on the horizon. The offensive line and receivers need to step up and create open looks for him.
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Fantasy sleeper: Ladd McConkey. The receivers need to wake up and contribute to the offense. McConkey has remained silent since the Steelers win. This is his first time playing in KC, so expect a big game from him.
prophecy: The Chargers surprised me with their big win against Philadelphia last Monday. In this game, they have a chance to cut off the head of Xilong in the AFC Champions League. I just don’t believe that’s going to happen because the offensive line is inconsistent and KC is in desperation mode. KC 23 Charger 18
