Chiefs, Chargers Clash in Brazil as Kansas City Chases 8th Straight Win

Chiefs, Chargers Clash in Brazil as Kansas City Chases 8th Straight Win. 

The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will face off Friday night in São Paulo, Brazil, marking their second overseas meeting. Kansas City has won seven straight in the rivalry and enters favored by three points. The Chiefs lean on WR Marquise Brown in his comeback season, while the Chargers feature veteran WR Keenan Allen, chasing a receptions milestone. A key battle will be Kansas City’s defensive front against rookie RB Omarion Hampton and the Chargers’ ground game. Both teams are dealing with injuries, including Chiefs rookie WR Jalen Royals (out) and Chargers LT Rashawn Slater (season-ending knee injury). The game also makes the Chargers the first NFL team to play on five continents.

What is date,time,TV/Streaming, Venue And Odds for cheifs vs charges week 1 game

When/Where:

 Friday, 8 p.m. EDT, São Paulo, Brazil —

 TV/Streaming:   YouTube,NFL+

Odds: Chiefs by 3 (BetMGM)

Series: Chiefs lead 78-51-1

Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (17-3) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (11-7)

Recent History

Last meeting: Chiefs edged the Chargers 19-17 on Dec. 8, 2024, in Kansas City.
The Chiefs have won seven straight in the rivalry, including three close finishes in the final minutes.

Team Rankings

• Chiefs offense: Overall (15), rush (22), pass (14), scoring (15)

• Chargers offense: Overall (11), rush (17), pass (19), scoring (18)

• Chiefs defense: Overall (4), rush (8), pass (18), scoring (4)

• Chargers defense: Overall (1), rush (14), pass (17), scoring (1)

• Turnovers: Chiefs (+6), Chargers (+12)

Players to Watch

• Chiefs: WR Marquise Brown — Back on a one-year deal after last season’s early injury. Kansas City hopes for a full, healthy campaign.

• Chargers: WR Keenan Allen — Seven catches shy of joining an elite group with 375 receptions from two different quarterbacks.

Key Matchup

Chiefs’ defensive front vs. Chargers’ run game. Kansas City reacquired DT Derrick Nnadi after preseason struggles, while rookie RB Omarion Hampton looks to make an impact for Los Angeles.

Injuries

• Chiefs: Rookie WR Jalen Royals (knee) out.

• Chargers: RB Najee Harris (eye) questionable; LT Rashawn Slater (knee) and LB Junior Colson (shoulder) out for season; multiple players on IR.
  
  

  Best Chiefs vs. Chargers Prop Bets

  Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:03 p.m. ET.

  
  

  Chiefs TE Travis Kelce – OVER 51.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

  Kelce is coming off a full offseason of rehab and is as healthy as ever. He has historically dominated the Chargers, averaging 67.8 yards per game in 20 career matchups and surpassing this prop in 7 of the last 8 meetings. With his consistent track record, Kelce looks poised to deliver again.

  
  

  Chargers QB Justin Herbert – UNDER 20.5 Completions (+105)

  Herbert’s completions number seems high, especially with Jim Harbaugh favoring a run-heavy approach. Last season, Herbert hit this number in just 4 of 17 games and failed to do so in his final 5 regular-season contests. Against the Chiefs, he has been under this mark in his last 3 meetings. The value is clearly on the Under.

  
  

  Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes – UNDER 248.5 Passing Yards (-115)

  Despite talk of Mahomes returning to a deep-ball focus, history suggests otherwise. He has gone under this number in both meetings with the Chargers last season, 2 of 3 postseason games, and 3 of his last 4 regular-season games. Field conditions in Brazil may also limit big plays. With odds still near 250 yards, the Under offers good value.

  
  Chargers RB Najee Harris – OVER 6.5 Rushing Attempts (+110)

  Harris is expected to be active and ready, with Harbaugh confirming his availability. Last season, he logged double-digit carries in 13 consecutive games. Even with rookie Hampton sharing the backfield, Harris should easily surpass 6 carries, making this a strong value play.

  
  Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes – OVER 3.5 Rushing Attempts (-125)

  Mahomes may not have designed runs, but he consistently scrambles in key situations. He exceeded this mark in all 3 postseason games last year, 6 of his final 7 regular-season games, and both meetings with the Chargers in 2024. His tendency to use his legs to extend plays makes the Over a reliable pick.

  
  
  

Series Notes

• Second time these teams meet overseas — first was Mexico City in 2019 (Chiefs won 24-17).

• Chargers become the first franchise to play on five different continents.