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Chiefs stars arrive at Arrowhead Stadium in style for ‘Sunday Night Football’

See what all of the #Chiefs stars wore to Arrowhead Stadium ahead of their Week 14 matchup against the #Chargers on ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Week 14, and with the eyes of the nation upon them, the defending Super Bowl champions were dressed for success as they entered the locker room at Arrowhead Stadium before the primetime divisional showdown.

The Chiefs’ star duo of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce wore their Sunday best for the occasion and showed off their signature style as they walked past cameras before kickoff.

Mahomes wore a khaki number with a long white undershirt and a stylish pair of Oakley sunglasses.

Kelce wore an oversized v-neck sweater, cargo pants, and sported his iconic perfectly coiffed hair.

Here’s what the rest of the reigning Super Bowl champions wore ahead of their matchup against the Chargers:

Patrick Mahomes

Travis Kelce

DeAndre Hopkins

Jaden Hicks and Drue Tranquill

Andy Reid

JuJu Smith-Schuster

Nikko Remigio

How to watch Chiefs vs. Chargers today: Time, TV channel for Week 14

It’s #Chiefs vs #Chargers in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season. Here’s how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed back to the playoffs for a tenth-straight season and will look to earn an AFC West win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Week 14.

The Chargers have played well in head coach Jim Harbaugh’s first season, and quarterback Justin Herbert has put together an exceptional 2024 campaign.

Fans should expect Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to pull out all the stops against Herbert as Kansas City tries to stifle the former Pro Bowler this evening.

Here’s how to watch the Chiefs’ Week 14 matchup with the Chargers, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:

What channel is Chiefs vs Chargers game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: NBC

Start time: 7:20 PM CST

Chiefs vs. Raiders will be broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season. Mike Tirico and Chris Collinsworth will call the game from the booth at Arrowhead Stadium, with Melissa Stark reporting from the sidelines.

Where to watch Chiefs vs Chargers on livestream

Streaming options for the game include Peacock.

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Chiefs vs Chargers predictions, picks

Chiefs 24, Chargers: 18: The Chiefs have had their way with the AFC West this season and this week’s game against the Chargers should be no different. Kansas City is 4-0 against the rest of the division this year. Though the reigning Super Bowl champions are usually good for one unnecessary division loss, Sunday’s game won’t be it.

Chiefs schedule 2024

  • Sept. 5: Baltimore (W, 27-20)
  • Sept. 15: Cincinatti (W, 26-25)
  • Sept. 22: at Atlanta (W, 22-17)
  • Sept. 29: at Los Angeles Chargers (W, 17-10)
  • Oct. 7: New Orleans (W, 26-13)
  • Oct. 12: Bye
  • Oct. 20: at San Francisco (W, 28-18)
  • Oct. 27: at Las Vegas (W, 27-20)
  • Nov. 4: Tampa Bay (W, 30-24)
  • Nov. 10: Denver (W, 16-14)
  • Nov. 17: at Buffalo (L, 30-21)
  • Nov. 24: at Carolina (W, 30-27)
  • Nov. 29: Las Vegas (W, 19-17)
  • Record: 11-1

Chargers schedule 2024

  • Sept. 8: Las Vegas (W, 22-10)
  • Sept. 15: at Carolina (W, 26-3)
  • Sept. 22: at Pittsburgh (L, 20-10)
  • Sept. 29: Kansas City (L, 17-10)
  • Oct. 13: at Denver (W, 23-16)
  • Oct. 21: at Arizona (L, 17-15)
  • Oct. 27: New Orleans (W, 26-8)
  • Nov. 3: at Cleveland (L, 41-24)
  • Nov. 10: Tennessee (W, 27-17)
  • Nov. 17: Cincinnati (W, 34-27)
  • Nov. 25: Baltimore (L, 30-23)
  • Dec. 1: at Atlanta (W, 17-13)
  • Record: 8-4

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Chiefs vs. Chargers Week 14: How to watch, listen and stream

Everything you need to know to watch the Kansas City #Chiefs’ Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles #Chargers on ‘Sunday Night Football’

The Kansas City Chiefs became the first team to punch their ticket to the playoffs last week and are now gearing up to play the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead on Sunday.

Despite their Week 13 win, Chiefs players were less than thrilled with their performance on Friday night and promised better play moving forward.

Whether or not Kansas City plays better for the rest of the season remains to be seen, but Sunday’s matchup against a good Chargers team may serve as a litmus test.

Despite an 8-4 record, Los Angeles is playing their best football in a long time and is potentially the only other AFC West that will sniff the playoffs this season.

Expect the Chiefs to stay true to their word and put up a fight against a team that could easily hand them their second loss of the season.

Below are important game details about this Week 14 matchup:

Game information:

Who: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Angeles Chargers

When: Sunday, December 8, 7:20 PM CST

Where: Arrowhead Stadium – Kansas City, Missouri

Streaming:

Streaming: NFL+ or Peacock

Broadcast:

TV: KSHB-TV, NBC (Channel 41) (Watch FREE with Fubo)

Radio:Ā KFNZ-FM (96.5 The Fan)

Broadcasters:

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Chris Collinsworth(analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline)

Opponent wire site:

Chargers Wire

2024 Schedule:

Week Date Opponent Time
1 Thursday, Sept. 5 vs. Baltimore Ravens (W 27-20 ) 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC
2 Sunday, Sept. 15 vs. Cincinnati Bengals (W 26-25) 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
3 Sunday, Sept. 22 @ Atlanta Falcons (W 22-17) 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC
4 Sunday, Sept. 29 @ Los Angeles Chargers (W 17-10) 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
5 Monday, Oct. 7 vs. New Orleans Saints (W 26-13) 7:15 p.m CT on ESPN
6 BYE BYE BYE
7 Sunday, Oct. 20 @ San Francisco 49ers (W 28-18) 3:25 p.m. CT on FOX
8 Sunday, Oct. 27 @ Las Vegas Raiders (W 27-20) 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
9 Monday, Nov. 4 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (W, 30-24) 7:15 p.m. CT on ESPN
10 Sunday, Nov. 10 vs. Denver Broncos (W, 16-14) Noon CT on CBS
11 Sunday, Nov. 17 @ Buffalo Bills (L, 30-21) 3:25 p.m. CT on CBS
12 Sunday, Nov. 24 @ Carolina Panthers (W, 30-27) Noon CT on CBS
13 Friday, Nov. 29 vs Las Vegas Raiders (W, 19-17) 2 p.m. CT on Prime
14 Sunday, Dec. 8 vs. Los Angeles Chargers 7:20 p.m. CT on NBC
15 Sunday, Dec. 15 @ Cleveland Browns Noon CT on CBS
16 Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Houston Texans Noon CT on NBC
17 Wednesday, Dec. 25 @ Pittsburgh Steelers Noon CT on Netflix
18 Sunday, Jan. 5 @ Denver Broncos TBD

 

Chiefs can make history with win over Chargers in Week 14

The Kansas City #Chiefs can make history with a win over the Los Angeles #Chargers on ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 14.

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a chance to make history against the Los Angeles Chargers on ‘Sunday Night Football’ in Week 14 after clinching a spot in the AFC playoffs with a win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday.

With a win over the Chargers, Kansas City can earn its ninth consecutive AFC West title, which would mark the second-longest such streak in NFL history, according to expert analyst Trey Wingo.

Though the Chiefs’ 11-1 record is the best in the AFC, Kansas City has struggled to decisively win games in recent weeks, and Los Angeles will not be an easy opponent to defeat in primetime.

Fans can look forward to an action-packed game on Sunday night and should expect the Chargers to pull no punches as they look to hand the Chiefs their second loss of the season at Arrowhead Stadium.

Stay tuned to see if Kansas City will make history, or if the Chiefs will have to wait a few more weeks to clinch another AFC West title.

Chiefs have impressive win-streak vs. Chargers heading into Week 14

The Kansas City #Chiefs have an impressive winning streak in matchups against the Los Angeles #Chargers heading into Week 14.

The Kansas City Chiefs are among the NFL’s most dominant teams, and with a Week 14 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers set to kick off tomorrow onĀ Sunday Night Football, the defending Super Bowl champions will have a chance to extend a six-game winning streak against their AFC West rivals that dates back to 2021.

Though Kansas City has faced significant adversity due to injuries, the Chiefs have already defeated the Chargers this season, and hold a conference-leading 11-1 record.

Los Angeles has had moments of brilliance in its 2024 campaign, and a win over Kansas City would put the Chargers within two games of the top spot in the AFC West.

Every primetime game that the Chiefs play in seems to turn into an instant classic, and if the last meeting between these teamsā€”which ended in a 17-10 victory for Kansas Cityā€”is any indication, Sunday’s game could be one of the most exciting games of the season.

Joe Brady’s ability to adapt led to Bills offense onslaught in snow

Joe Brady’s ability to adapt led to Bills offense onslaught in snow

After the Buffalo Bills’ 35-10 beatdown of the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13, the team is now 16-3 since Joe Brady was promoted to interim offensive coordinator after Week 10 last year.

Brady has changed the Bills’ offense to put his own flare on things. In return, the game has slowed down and simplified for Josh Allen.

No more sitting in shotgun for the majority of the game and spreading out five wide. No more relying on Allen to make things happen every other play.

Allen’s passing yards per game (224.3) is at its lowest since 2019. His rushing yards per game (27.8) is at its lowest since 2020. But most importantly, the team is off to its best start in decades at 10-2.

Brady’s approach has a direct impact on the 10-2 record. His playcalling style, although limiting to Allen’s statistics, has Allen with only five interceptions to this point. It’s on pace to be a career-low.

In return, the Bills are scoring points at the second-highest clip in the NFL (29.6 ppg). And, they are elite on offense all while keeping it simple.

Brady has made life the easiest for Allen that he’s seen thus far in his career. He’s spamming run plays until the defense stops it. He’s using motion pre-snap to uncover the defense. He’s using a sixth offensive linemen to make running easier. He’s going under center and using play action. Above all, he’s been willing to adjust and beat a team in a plethora of ways.

The Bills offense can shapeshift. And that’s exactly what they did in the Sunday night win.

According to the Buffalo Bills Notebook, the Bills were in shotgun for their first six plays in Week 13, and those plays resulted in just 12 yards. Brady decided to mix things up early. Over the Bills’ next 50 plays, Allen was under center for 38 of them.

On adjusting early, Brady said, “We knew it was going to be a weather condition game, but until you’re out there, every snow game is a little bit different.”

Until the Bills got out there in Week 13, they didn’t know just how bad the footing would be on the playing surface. After an early three-and-out, Bills players and personnel got on the same page and adjusted the game plan.

The shift in the offensive identity early on resulted in a season-high 220 rushing yards on their way to 35 points scored. James Cook averaged 7.6 yards per carry while Ray Davis averaged 5.7 per pop. The adjustment to playing under center was so effective that Allen and the starters were able to hit the bench early in the fourth.

That’s exactly what you want to see in an offense and a playcaller. First, the players’ talent and ability to be able to be used in different ways, and second, a coordinator’s trust and awareness to change things after just one failed drive.

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Former Badger elevated to San Francisco 49ers’ starting running back

Former Badger elevated to San Francisco 49ers’ starting running back

Former Wisconsin Badgers running back Isaac Guerendo is in line to serve as the San Francisco 49ers starting running back for at least four weeks.

The news arrives on the heels of injury updates to all-world running back Christian McCaffrey and backup Jordan Mason.

McCaffrey, who suffered a PCL injury during ‘Sunday Night Football’ against the Buffalo Bills, will be out for at least six weeks. Mason, meanwhile, suffered an ankle injury and will also head to the injury reserve for at least four weeks.

The unfortunate sequence of events for the 49ers running back room opens an opportunity for Guerendo to serve as the starter.

Against the Bills, Guerendo showcased what he’s capable of with a 19-yard rushing touchdown in the snowy conditions. He finished with five touches for 16 yards and the score. He’s up to 42 carries, 246 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie NFL season in a relatively limited role.

In five years in Madison, Guerendo registered 99 carries, 582 yards and six touchdowns in 27 games. Several injuries and the presence of future NFL draftee Braelon Allen prevented the Clayton, Indiana native from taking off as a Badger.

He did, however, display his potential in his 2023 season with the Louisville Cardinals. The 6-foot-1 playmaker tallied 810 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns before making the jump to the NFL.

Barring an outside signing, Guerendo will lace up as San Francisco’s starter on Dec. 8 vs. the Chicago Bears. At 5-7 and last in the NFC West, Kyle Shanahan’s group is in desperate need of a win.

Former Wisconsin running back scores second career touchdown on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Former Wisconsin running back scores second career touchdown on ‘Sunday Night Football’

Former Wisconsin running back Isaac Guerendo scored the second touchdown of his young NFL career in the San Francisco 49ersā€™ 35-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

With snow blazing down on Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium, Guerendo reeled in a backward pass from quarterback Brock Purdy late in the third quarter. The former Badger weaved through a few Bills defenders before crossing the goal line for a 15-yard score.

The touchdown was the only six-point score San Francisco registered during the evening. It provided the 49ers with some hope before the final quarter of play.

Guerendo finished the contest with 4 carries, 19 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown, plus one receptions for -3 receiving yards.

Here is that touchdown:

When All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey returned against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 10, Guerendo saw his usage decrease dramatically. McCaffrey went down with a lower body vs. the Bills, prompting Guerendo to return to the action as a primary part of the team’s backfield.

Guerendo played for five years at Wisconsin from 2018-2022 before transferring to Louisville for his 2023 season. As a Badger, he notched 99 carries, 582 yards and six touchdowns in 27 games.

Guerendo is now up to 42 carries, 246 yards and two touchdown in his rookie NFL season. He and the 49ers will return to the field on Dec. 8 for a matchup against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears.

Causes for concern as the Bills face the 49ers in Week 13

Causes for concern as the Bills face the 49ers in Week 13

The Buffalo Bills will host the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 13.

The Bills (9-2) and 49ers (5-6) clash while trending in different directions as of late. The Bills are riding a six-game win streak while the Niners have lost their last two.

Even though Buffalo is favored to win the game, there are always a few things that make winning difficult each week. The Bills will need to be wary of them.

Here are three causes for concern for the Bills in Week 13:

Bills’ weapons are still banged up

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Despite having a bye week to rest in Week 12, the Bills still have a couple of question marks regarding their pass catchers. Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman was limited in Wednesday’s practice with his wrist injury and tight end Dalton Kincaid didn’t practice due to his knee injury.

Kincaid missed the last outing while Coleman has missed the last two.

The Bills did OK in last week’s win over the Chiefs without them, but it will make things more difficult going forward if they can’t go. Guys like receiver Curtis Samuel and tight end Dawson Knox stepped up last week, but those two haven’t been weapons that the team has been able to rely on much this year.

Niners’ playmakers on offense

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Despite being below .500, the Niners’ offense still has a handful of guys that can break off explosive plays at any time. Whether quarterback Brock Purdy is healthy enough to play on Sunday or not, the team will have plenty of options for whoever is at QB.

Running back Christian McCaffrey and receiver Deebo Samuel are guys that can hurt you in a plethora of ways. Tight end George Kittle is perhaps the best overall tight end in the NFL. And, WR Jawuan Jennings has come along in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk. He has four games this year with over 85 receiving yards.

The Niners produce the fourth-most points per game in the NFL. The Bills’ defense will have their hands full at every level.

Niners need a win in the worst way

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Sitting at 5-6 and coming off of two straight losses, the Niners are creeping into desperation mode as we enter Week 13. They currently stand in last place in the NFC West and they have made things difficult for themselves in terms of tiebreakers because they are 1-3 in divisional games.

The Bills usually face the best version of their opponents because they have been one of the league’s better teams for a handful of years now, but they should expect the very best version of a team that went to the Super Bowl last year. The Bills are undefeated coming out of a bye under head coach Sean McDermott (7-0), but this will be a big test against a team that needs a win in the worst way.

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3 keys to a Bills victory vs. the 49ers in Week 13

3 keys to a Bills victory vs. the 49ers in Week 13

The Buffalo Bills will play the San Francisco 49ers at home at Highmark Stadium on “Sunday Night Football” in Week 13.

The Bills (9-2) are looking to build on a six-game win streak, while the 49ers (5-6) have lost their last two.

Buffalo is favored to win by seven points on Sunday night. The two teams haven’t met since 2020, when the Bills won on the road, 34-24.

Even though the Bills are favored and the Niners have struggled lately, they were still the NFC champions last year for a reason and they are a well-rounded team even though the wins haven’t shown up consistently.

The Bills will need to execute their game plan to pick up their tenth win of the year.

With that, here are three keys to a Bills win in Week 13:

Run the rock

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The 49ers have very few holes on their team, but if there is one area they need to improve upon it is their run defense. They rank 21st in the NFL in defense rushing DVOA.

The Bills are at their best when they have a balanced attack on offense, and I’d expect James Cook and company to get plenty of work. Last week, the Bills dominated the Chiefs in time of possession with quick passes and third-down conversions. This week, they should aim to do the same, but with more of a “pound the rock” approach.

Limit explosive runs

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While San Francisco ranks just 13th in the league in points per game (23.6), they rank an impressive fourth in the league in yards per game (384.5). A big reason why they rack up so many offensive yards is their ability to perform explosive plays in the run game.

The Niners’ offense ranks third in the NFL in 10+ yard runs, while the Bills’ defense allows the second-most 10+ yard runs. This will be a test for the Bills. If they can have sound tackling and limit big running lanes, it will help their chances immensely on Sunday night.

Move the chains on third down

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Last week, the Bills were 9-of-15 (60%) on third downs in the win over Kansas City. Their ability to extend drives is what led them to a win. On paper, they’ll have an opportunity to do the same this week.

Although the Niners rank in the top ten in both rushing and passing defense, they have been leaky on third downs. Their 43.7% third-down rate ranks 26th in the NFL. Josh Allen and the Bills offense, albeit with some injuries to pass catchers, should be able to move the sticks when necessary.

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