Can the Chargers upset the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football
Wrapping up the Sunday slate of NFL games in Week 14 are the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers. While the Chiefs have firm control in the AFC West, the Chargers have looked good recently and sit at 8-4. The Chargers came up just short earlier in the season, losing 17-10, but the Chiefs have looked vulnerable recently.
While the Chiefs are 11-1, the haven’t looked like it in recent weeks. Since losing their first game of the season to the Bills, the Chiefs have won by three points or less in each of the last two weeks. There is certainly something to be said about having the ability to win those games, but at some point those results tend to go the other way.
That’s exactly what the Chargers will be hoping for as they sit at 8-4 on the season. The Chargers have won five of their last six games with their one loss coming to the Baltimore Ravens. Quarterback Justin Herbet has been playing extremely efficientn and is a big reason for the Chargers win steak.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Chiefs are 4.5-point favorites at home. While the Chiefs beat the Chargers by a touchdown earlier in the year, they’ve won their past two games by a combined five points. Meanwhile, the Chargers at points have looked like one of the hottest teams in the NFL. It would not be surprising if the Chiefs won this game, but the Chargers should cover.
The Pick: Chargers (+4.5)
Season Record: 17-23