And the Chargers have compiled a 3-7 win-loss over their last 10.
The Chiefs have won 15 of their last 21 games, they have also won 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
The Chargers have lost their last 4 games, and they have also lost their last 4 games at home.
Per the odds, the Chargers are favored by 3.0. The over/under currently sits at 35.5.
The Chiefs are guided by Patrick Mahomes who has thrown for 4,184 yards, 27 td passes with 14 picks this season. Isiah Pacheco has run for 935 yards with 7 TDs. Travis Kelce has 93 catches for 984 yards and 5 TDs. But it’s unlikely with the playoffs set for the Chiefs, Mahomes and Kelce see much playing time, if any.
The Chargers are led by Easton Stick who has thrown for 871 yards, 3 td passes with 1 interceptions this year. Keenan Allen has 108 catches for 1,243 yards and 7 TDs.
The Chiefs are in first place in the AFC West. The Chargers are in last place in the AFC West.
Patrick Mahomes is 8-2 as a starter against the Chargers. Easton Stick is 0-3 in his last 20 starts.
The Chiefs are listed among the leaders in team defense currently in the league. The Chargers rank among the worst in total team defense.
The Chiefs enter the game off a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals 25-17, and the Chargers come into the game off a setback to the Denver Broncos 16-9.
The Chiefs have a bye next week. The Chargers have a bye next week.
Game Details
• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (KC) at Los Angeles Chargers (LAC)
• Date: January 7, 2024
• Time: 4:25PM ET
• Stadium: SoFi Stadium
• TV: CBS
• SoFi Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clear; 54F; 38% humidity; wind: NNW 19 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | LAC | KC | LAC | ||
| Record | 10-6 | 5-11 | 5-5 | 3-7 | |
| Home Record | 5-4 | 2-6 | 3-3 | 1-4 | |
| Away Record | 5-2 | 3-5 | 2-2 | 2-3 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 22.4 | 20.9 | 21.1 | 19.0 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 17.6 | 24.1 | 19.4 | 23.0 | |
| Point Differential | +76 | -51 | +17 | -40 | |
| Yards/Game | 356.5 | 327.9 | 341.0 | 306.1 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 285.8 | 368.9 | 286.9 | 346.1 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 228.6 | 223.3 | 227.2 | 220.8 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 142.8 | 244.6 | 141.0 | 224.1 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 81.8 | 85.6 | 80.2 | 85.3 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 98.1 | 107.8 | 107.7 | 122.0 | |
| First Downs/Game | 18.1 | 17.6 | 17.9 | 17.4 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 14.8 | 19.4 | 15.0 | 18.4 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 42.0 | 38.7 | 39.3 | 38.2 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 36.1 | 40.0 | 36.7 | 39.3 | |
| Turnover Margin | -11 | +0 | -11 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | |
Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 401-597 | 4,184 | 27 | 14 | 27 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Isiah Pacheco | 205 | 935 | 7 | 48 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Travis Kelce | 93 | 984 | 5 | 53 |
Los Angeles Chargers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Easton Stick | 83-127 | 871 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Austin Ekeler | 169 | 617 | 5 | 55 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Keenan Allen | 108 | 1,243 | 7 | 42 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 22-Oct-23 | 4:25PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 31-17 |
| Sun 20-Nov-22 | 8:20PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 30-27 |
| Thu 15-Sep-22 | 8:15PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 27-24 |
| Thu 16-Dec-21 | 8:20PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 34-28 |
| Sun 26-Sep-21 | 1:00PM | Los Angeles Chargers d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 30-24 |
| Sun 03-Jan-21 | 4:25PM | Los Angeles Chargers d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 38-21 |
| Sun 20-Sep-20 | 4:25PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 23-20 |
| Sun 29-Dec-19 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Los Angeles Chargers | 31-21 |
| Mon 18-Nov-19 | 8:15PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS | 24-17 |
| Thu 13-Dec-18 | 8:20PM | Los Angeles Chargers d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 29-28 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| KC | LAC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 3-3 | 0-4 |
| Away Record | 4-0 | 3-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 2386-3590 | 66.5% | 28,425 | 219 | 63 | 148 | 11-3 (14) |
| Easton Stick | 84-128 | 65.6% | 875 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. Los Angeles Chargers: 8-2
• Easton Stick W-L last 20 games as a starter: 0-3
• Easton Stick last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 0-0
Player Trends
• Patrick Mahomes has 8 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 6 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 5 straight games with a turnover
• Keenan Allen has 9 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Keenan Allen has 7 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Game Injuries
Kansas City Chiefs: ; Isiah Pacheco (RB) Quadriceps – Questionable; Rashee Rice (WR) Hamstring – Out; Donovan Smith (OT) Neck – Out; Mike Danna (DE) Rest – Questionable; George Karlaftis (DE) Rest – Questionable; Nick Bolton (LB) Wrist – Questionable; Trent McDuffie (CB) Shoulder – Questionable; L’Jarius Sneed (CB) Calf – Out; Kadarius Toney (WR) Hip – Out
Los Angeles Chargers: Keenan Allen (WR) Heel – Out; Nick Williams (DT) Shoulder – Out; Tuli Tuipulotu (LB) Ankle – Questionable; Stone Smartt (TE) Shoulder – Questionable; Deane Leonard (CB) Heel – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Los Angeles Chargers
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 35.5
Betting Trends
| Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-5-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-4-2 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 7-2-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Kansas City Chiefs: +950
• Los Angeles Chargers:
Chiefs vs. Chargers Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Los Angeles Chargers d. Kansas City Chiefs 20-16
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. Los Angeles Chargers 25-23