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Chargers QB Justin Herbert looks to stay hot vs. Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium

Chargers QB Justin Herbert is undefeated at Arrowhead Stadium.

Arrowhead Stadium is not the most welcoming place for opposing teams. That reputation comes from the crowd noise, which Chiefs fans have become notorious for over the years.

While it might be one of the most hostile sports environments, quarterback Justin Herbert has been one to ignore the noise when he has stepped on Kansas City’s turf.

In both his trips to Arrowhead Stadium, Herbert is 2-0 and has 583 passing yards, seven touchdowns to zero interceptions, with a 70% completion percentage and a passer rating of 129.1.

In Herbert’s first exposure to Arrowhead, he guided the Chargers to a 38-21 win – throwing for 302 yards and accounting for four touchdowns against a Chiefs team primarily playing their backups.

Last season, Herbert amassed 281 yards passing and four touchdowns en route to an overtime victory by the score of 30-24.

Even though the conditions of the stadium have not negatively impacted his game, it’s always a challenge for Herbert and company when they face the Chiefs, and it should be no different on Thursday night.

In Kansas City’s victory over the Cardinals in Week 1, they showed once again why they are a threat not just in the division but to win another Super Bowl title.

Even though the electric playmaker in Tyreek Hill is no longer with the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes still played at an MVP-caliber level – going 30 for 39 with 360 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions.

Defensively, the Chiefs held Arizona’s quarterback Kyler Murray to less to just 193 yards passing and 29 yards rushing and keeping them to just seven points for most of the game.

Meanwhile, Herbert went 26-of-34 passing for 279 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in Los Angeles’ victory over the Raiders in the season opener.

The Chargers’ defense held on against Las Vegas’ Derek Carr and Davante Adams, amassing six sacks and three turnovers.

With two of the league’s best quarterbacks, a pair of bright head coaches and plenty of star power on both sides of the ball, this divisional showdown between Los Angeles and Kansas City should have all the fireworks.

Chargers’ reasons for optimism vs. Chiefs in Week 2

Here are four reasons for optimism for the Chargers as they face the Chiefs on Thursday night.

The Chargers largely looked smooth on Sunday against the Raiders.

Will their success continue on Thursday against the Chiefs?

Here are four reasons to believe Los Angeles will start 2-0:

Butterfingers

Kansas City may have beaten Arizona 44-21 on Sunday, but the Chiefs fumbled the ball five times, somehow only losing one of them. Patrick Mahomes, Chad Henne, and Isiah Pacheco all fumbled once, while JuJu Smith-Schuster fumbled twice. The Chargers, on the other hand, forced three fumbles against the Raiders. While Kansas City will undoubtedly focus on ball security leading up to the game, the Week 1 stats suggest Los Angeles should be able to pop it loose once or twice on Thursday.

Top 3 quarterback play

If there’s anyone that can hang with Patrick Mahomes, it’s Justin Herbert. The two young superstars have matched up three times in their careers, with the Chiefs holding a +3 point differential across the games. Two of them have gone to overtime, with Kansas City pulling both of them out, while the Chargers won the solitary matchup to finish in regulation. In four career games against the Chiefs, Herbert has thrown for 1,130 yards and ten touchdowns to just two interceptions, good for a quarterback rating of 108.3. Stopping Mahomes entirely is practically impossible, but keeping pace with him has proven to be a winning strategy before. With Herbert at the helm, Los Angeles is one of the few teams capable of doing so.

J.C. Jackson’s possible return

Jackson was estimated as a limited participant on Tuesday after an estimated did not practice on Monday as he continues to rehab from ankle surgery. Getting him back on Thursday would be huge for a Chargers’ defense that has already seen offseason additions Khalil Mack and Austin Johnson make a big impact on the game. There’s plenty of hype for what this defense is capable of with Jackson in the fold, too:

If Jackson’s debut comes on Thursday, it could be enough to tip the scales in the Bolts’ favor.

Road Warriors

Per Tipico Sportsbook, LA is a 3.5-point underdog on Thursday in Arrowhead. But in four games last season as a road underdog, the Chargers finished 3-1 both against the spread and straight up. That’s a bit surprising considering that Los Angeles finished 4-4 on the road as a whole last season. It suggests the Bolts will be ready to play on Thursday, even in a stadium as loud as Arrowhead.

NFL betting: Point spread, over/under for Chargers vs. Chiefs in Week 2

The Chargers are 4.5-point underdogs to the Chiefs in Week 2.

The Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) in primetime, Week 2 of the 2022 regular season.

Here are the betting odds for the matchup, per Tipico Sportsbook:

Spread Moneyline Total Points
Los Angeles Chargers +4.5 +170 O 54.5
-108
Kansas City Chiefs -4.5 -205 U 54.5
-112

The Chargers are coming off a victory against their other division rival, the Raiders, 24-19.

Picking up where he left off last season, Justin Herbert completed 26 34 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns. The new and improved defense was dominant – Derek Carr was sacked five times and threw three interceptions.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs controlled the Cardinals the entire contest, coming out victorious, 44-21.

Patrick Mahomes was lights out, going 30 for 39 with 360 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions. Kansas City’s defense, which also features fresh faces, held down Arizona, keeping them to just seven points for most of the game.

Last season, the two teams split 1-1. The Chiefs lead the series against the Chargers, 65-58-1

Thursday’s contest between Los Angeles and Kansas City will begin at 5:15 p.m. PT and be broadcasted on Prime Video.

6 key things to know about Chargers’ Week 2 opponent: Chiefs

To get you prepped for the Chargers’ Week 2 matchup with the Chiefs, here are six things to know about their opponent.

After defeating the Raiders, the Chargers meet with another division rival, the Chiefs, on Thursday night, Sept. 15, at 5:15 pm PT.

To get you prepped for the Week 2 bout, here are six key things to know about Los Angeles’ opponent ahead of the matchup.

Still slinging it

One of the questions coming into the season was how Patrick Mahomes would look without the electric wideout Tyreek Hill, who was traded to the Dolphins this offseason. Well, he still looked like one of the top signal-callers in the NFL in the Chiefs’ victory over the Cardinals in Week 1. The former MVP threw for 360 yards, five touchdowns, and no interceptions en route to a 144.2 passer rating. He connected with nine receivers, including newcomers JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who combined for ten catches and 123 yards in their Chiefs debuts.

Travis is still a terror

While Mahomes spread the wealth on Sunday, he still favored his top target, tight end Travis Kelce. Kelce paced Kansas City’s receiving group with eight catches for 121 yards and a touchdown on nine targets.

Dominant defensive effort

The Chiefs’ defense limited Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray to 193 yards passing and 29 yards rushing. A big part of their success was star defensive tackle Chris Jones, who tallied five pressures and a 23.7% pass-rush win rate on 30 pass-rush snaps. Other top defensive performers were cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, defensive end Carlos Dunlap and defensive lineman Tershawn Wharton, who each recorded a sack, and linebacker Nick Bolton, leading the team in tackles (10). As a whole, Kansas City broke up seven passes.

Strong rookie group

The Chiefs had a few first-year players on the field in Week 1. Cornerback Trent McDuffie was arguably the best out of the bunch. McDuffie didn’t see any targets across his 21 coverage snaps. However, McDuffie won’t play against the Chargers, as he was placed on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury. Their other first-rounder, defensive end George Karlaftis had three pressures and a quarterback hit across his 22 pass-rush snaps. Second-round wide receiver Skyy Moore had a catch that went for 30 yards. Seventh-round running back Isiah Pacheco scored the first touchdown of his career and led the group with 62 rushing yards.

Fumbling issues

The Chiefs had trouble hanging onto the football in Week 1, finishing with five fumbles. While they lost just one of those, the Chargers showed the ability to knock the ball loose against the Raiders, generating three fumbles. This could be a great opportunity for Los Angeles to win the turnover battle.

Suspect special teams

Harrison Butker injured his left ankle on a kickoff in the first quarter. That led to the Chiefs bringing in their emergency kicker, safety Justin Reid. Yes, a safety. Reid wasn’t perfect – he missed an extra point, and one of his kickoffs was returned to the 48-yard line. Butker was carted off the field but was able to return later in the contest. He kicked a 54-yard field goal and hit all four of his attempted extra points. Looking ahead, Butker appears unlikely to play against the Chargers. Kansas City signed Matt Ammendola to its practice squad this week, and he could be promoted to the active roster in time for Thursday’s game.

Point spread, over/under for Chargers vs. Chiefs in Week 3

The Los Angeles Chargers open as heavy underdogs to the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Los Angeles Chargers (1-1) are currently 6.5-point underdogs to the Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) heading into Week 3 of the regular season. The over/under is set at 56.5, per Tipico Sportsbook.

The Chargers and Cowboys went back and forth through all four quarters in a game that saw a slew of penalties and questionable calls. But it was Dallas who came out victorious after kicker Greg Zuerlein hit the game-winning field goal from 56 yards out.

The Chiefs, on other hand, also faced defeat after a fumble by running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the final minute and a fourth-down conversion by quarterback Lamar Jackson to hand Kansas City its first September loss with Patrick Mahomes under center.

Last season, the Chargers and Chiefs split the two-game series. In their first meeting, it marked quarterback Justin Herbert’s NFL debut, which resulted in him dueling Mahomes to a 20-20 regulation tie before Kansas City escaped with a 23-20 late overtime victory.

Sunday’s contest between Los Angeles and Kansas City will begin at 10:00 a.m. PT and will be televised on CBS.