Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers 9/26/21 NFL Picks, Odds, Predictions

The Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) meet the Los Angeles Chargers (1-1) in an AFC West matchup in Week 3 NFL action at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sunday afternoon. Kick-off is at 1:00p Eastern.

The Los Angeles Chargers will look to rebound from their 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in their last matchup. Justin Herbert threw for 338 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions on 31 of 41 passing while Austin Ekeler had a team-high 54 rushing yards. Ekeler also had a team-high 9 ccatches for 61 yards while Keenan Allen had a team-best 108 receiving yards and Mike Williams had 7 catches for 91 yards and the Chargers’ lone touchdown. Defensively, Nasir Adderley led the Chargers with 9 total tackles including 8 solo tackles while Asante Samuel Jr. recorded an interception for the Chargers in the victory.

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to rebound from a heart-wrenching 36-35 loss to Baltimore on Sunday night football last time out. Patrick Mahomes threw for 343 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception on 24 of 31 passing while Clyde Edwards-Helaire had 46 rushing yards and Darrel Williams added a touchdown carry as well in the loss. Travis Kelce led the Chiefs with 7 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown while Byron Pringle had 63 receiving yards with a score and Demarcus Robinson chipped in a touchdown catch as well. Defensively, Anthony Hitchens led the Chiefs with 12 total tackles including a team-high 9 solo tackles while Daniel Sorensen had 10 total tackles with 7 solo tackles and a sack. Nick Bolton had 9 total tackles with 8 solo tackles and Tyrann Mathieu chipped in a pair of interceptions including a pick-six in the defeat.

Los Angeles is 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall while the under is 8-0 in their last 8 September games. Kansas City is 10-1 ATS in their last 11 week 3 matchups and 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 division games while the under is 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.

The Chiefs are my team to make it out of the AFC to reach the Super Bowl this season, but early on I have to think that so many high-octane games will have to leave the Chiefs exhausted. I mean you go from a heartbreaking loss to Baltimore in primetime, to taking on an underrated Chargers offense led by Justin Herbert who has a strong future ahead of him in the NFL. Not to mention a solid defense let by Joey Bosa and Derwin James that can put serious pressure on Patrick Mahomes. I’m not saying the Chargers win this outright, but I think we’re looking at a field goal game or less here.