The Kansas City Chiefs will look to get back into the win column this week when they face the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.
The 2025 season has been one of frustration and disappointment for the Chiefs. At 6-7 through 14 weeks, a spot in the playoffs is a long shot for the reigning AFC champions.
A win against the Chargers on Sunday, however, could significantly boost Kansas City’s odds. With only three weeks remaining in the season, the Chiefs can still snag one of the few remaining Wild Card spots as they vie for a fourth-straight trip to the Super Bowl.
Below are important details about Sunday’s game, including betting odds, injury updates, and start time:
Chiefs vs. Chargers game odds:
All NFL Odds via FanDuel:
Point spread: KC -5.5 / L.A. +5.5Money line: KC -260 / L.A. +215Over-under: O/U 41.5 (O -110/U -110)Chiefs vs. Chargers injuries
Chiefs
WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown (personal)OL Wanya Morris (knee)OL Jawaan Taylor (triceps/knee)DB Trent McDuffie (knee)OL Trey Smith (ankle)
Chargers
WR Derius Davis (ankle)LB Troy Dye (hip)DB Elijah Molden (hamstring)OL Trey Pipkens III (ankle)WR Quentin Johnston (groin)Chiefs vs. Chargers prediction
Chiefs 20, Chargers 27:Â The Chiefs’ season has reached a breaking point after another avoidable loss to the Houston Texans in Week 14.
Kansas City’s offense has stalled the past few weeks, despite the best efforts of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Head coach Andy Reid continues to abandon the run game, and Mahomes is unable to shoulder the weight on his own. It will be imperative for the reigning AFC champions to utilize their running back trio on Sunday if they want to increase their playoff chances. A solid ground game will allow the two-time MVP to make use of his generational passing ability and find receivers downfield.
The Chiefs’ defense was solid last week against the Texans. Struggling defensive lineman Chris Jones finally turned a corner and effectively rallied defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s squad. If not for the constant offensive struggles, Kansas City likely would have come out on top. Jones and company will need to maintain that energy against one of the league’s hottest offenses.
Chiefs vs. Chargers channel, start time, streaming:
The Chiefs vs. Chargers game starts at 12:00 p.m. CT and can be viewed on broadcast via CBS or streamed on Paramount+, NFL+, and Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.
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