The San Diego Chargers host the red hot Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday Dec 12, in a crucial meeting between two AFC West opponents. The Chiefs won their last meeting 21-14, at home, in Week 1. NFL oddsmakers have the Chargers as -6 point home favorites over the Chiefs while the game's total has been posted at 47 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 14 Predictions on the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers Betting Odds.
The Chiefs (8-4) (2-4 V) beat Denver 10-6, at home, in Week 13 and hold firm atop the AFC West, with a two game lead over Oakland and San Diego. QB Matt Cassel made 17 of 31 passes for 196 yards with one TD. RB’s Jamaal Charles had 21 carries for 116 yards, while RB Thomas Jones had 11 carries for 53 yards and he made four catches for 54 yards. TE Tony Moeaki made four for 54 yards. Their defense managed four sacks and no interceptions. QB Matt Cassel missed a second straight day of practice after having an appendectomy this week. Cassel’s availably for Sunday’s crucial game at San Diego won’t be determined until Friday at the earliest. It could be a game-time decision. If Cassel can’t play, backup Brodie Croyle will. He hasn’t played since Week 13 of last season. The Chiefs are ranked sixth overall on offense (373ypg) with a 25th ranked pass game (198ypg), and the NFL’s best ranked running game (175ypg). WR Dwayne Bowe leads their offense with 14 TD’s. The Chiefs fight the Chargers first ranked defense (281ypg), their first ranked pass rush (186ypg) and the NFL’s fifth best ranked rush defense (95ypg). The Chargers give up the 16th least amount of points per-game (21.1ppg). Antoine Cason has four interceptions for the Chargers.
The Chargers (6-6) (4-2 H) lost to Oakland 13-28, at home, and sit tied for second in the AFC West, two back from the Chiefs. QB Phillip Rivers made 23 of 39 passes for 280 yards with one TD and one interception. RB Michael Tolbert had seven carries for 16 yards, while WR Antonio Gates made six catches for 73 yards with a TD. Their defense pulled down no interceptions and got only one sack. WR Vincent Jackson returned to practice on Thursday and, all of a sudden, there's a thought he could be ready to go on Sunday. Jackson says he'll be trying to practice on Friday and, if all goes well, he'd like to be out there. Head coach Norv Turner said on Thursday that how he does on Friday's practice will tell them a lot about where he is. Here are his numbers in the last four games against KC: 5-83, 6-89 (1), 5-142 (1), 2-27. And any attention you give Jackson is potentially attention you're taking away from Antonio Gates so this isn't an easy duo to cover. Add into that Philip Rivers' ridiculous passing yardage this year and you know they have a lot of capable weapons. The Chargers offense is ranked second best overall (397ypg) with the second best ranked pass game (291ypg) and a 19th ranked running game (105ypg). They score the third most amount of points per-game (26.9ppg). Antonio Gates leads their offense with 10 TD’s. The Chargers go up against the Chiefs 16th ranked defense (334ypg), their 21st ranked pass rush (233ypg) and their 12th ranked rush defense (101ypg). The Chiefs allow the eighth least amount of points per-game (19.8ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Chiefs are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings in San Diego.
- Chiefs are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog.
- Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Chiefs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
- Chargers are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
- Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Chargers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers
When: Sun, Dec 12, 4:15 PM ET
Pick: Chiefs +7
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The Bottom Line: The Chiefs are brimming with confidence and have the ground game. Be sure to get your NFL Week 14 Predictions on the Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers Betting Odds in early.
