Chargers at Chiefs: odds, prediction and preview
By Jack Crosby
Sunday afternoon, the 9-1 Kansas City Chiefs will look to rebound after suffering their first loss of the season this past weekend when they welcome in the 4-6 San Diego Chargers into Arrowhead.
It was a bit of a wake-up call for first-year head coach Andy Reid, QB Alex Smith and the rest of the Chiefs when they were defeated by another AFC West foe, the Denver Broncos, on Sunday Night Football. The 10-point loss wasn’t entirely indicative of how the game went, as the Chiefs absolutely showed the makings of a legitimate contender in the NFL landscape, something that some had doubted.
While the chances of the Chargers making a run at the AFC West are virtually impossible with the way Denver and Kansas City are playing, they could still use a win here for confidence. They’ve lost three straight, although all three were by a close margin. This isn’t a bad team by any stretch, but they just can’t seem to figure out their way around some crucial situations.
Date: Nov. 24
Start Time: 1pm ET
Location: Kansas City, MO
Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium
TV Info: CBS
Odds: Chiefs -5
Prediction: Even in defeat, this Kansas City team did indeed show signs of being a legitimate contender. Under a coach like Reid, a second loss in a row isn’t something that I see happening, especially with the inconsistencies of the Chargers.
Chiefs 28, Chargers 24
Who do you think comes out of this AFC West showdown with the victory? Sound off in the comments section below with your thoughts and predictions.