With that said, here is the open thread for the season opener.
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The Chargers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games against the Chiefs. On the defensive side of the ball, the big story is defensive end Joey Bosa. The Chiefs swept the Chargers past year, winning both games, though the weather looks to be better this weekend than the last time these teams met at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City’s star running back is still working his way back from a torn ACL that cost him a majority of the 2015 season, and have no plans to rush him back on the field. Alex Smith returns under center for the Chiefs, after throwing for almost 3,500 yards and 20 touchdowns in 2015 with only 7 interceptions.
Mired in an eight-game SU losing streak against AFC West rivals, it would be no surprise if the Chargers battled nerves ahead of their date in Kansas City. The Chargers have a new-look defensive line to take on those running backs. However, a lack of talent on the perimeter will limit what San Diego can achieve, and will be forced to be one dimensional, thus allowing the Chiefs weakness to be covered and shrouded in the awfulness that is the Chargers.
After going 6-2 through the first 8 games of the season, the Chiefs will finish off the second half going 5-3, bringing their win total to 11 with a playoff spot secured. They’ll also use Danny Woodhead, their leader in receiving yards by the end of last season. Sure, the Chiefs have the better defense, but on offense, there isn’t much to separate the two teams. If Te’o and Perryman fill the running lanes and tackle with force, the Chargers should be able to force the Chiefs into passing the football more than they would like.
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Give me the Chargers and the points.
