The week two NFL schedule will kickoff with a Thursday night battle between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium. The Chargers (1-0) are led by third-year QB Justin Herbert, who threw for 5,014 yards and 38 touchdowns last season. On Sunday, Los Angeles forced three turnovers during a 24-19 home victory versus Las Vegas.
Herbert completed 26 of 34 passes for 279 yards and three touchdowns for a sparkling 129.4 QBR. TE Gerald Everett caught three passes for 54 yards and a score for the Chargers.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to Cincinnati in the AFC Championship and are trying to replace WR Tyreek Hill from their high-powered offense. In their season opener, Kansas City raced out to a 14-point lead after one quarter and cruised to a 44-21 road victory against Arizona. The Chiefs (1-0) outgained the Cardinals by a 488-282 margin and averaged an impressive 7.4 yards per play.'
All-Pro QB Patrick Mahomes carved the Arizona secondary up for 360 passing yards and five touchdowns. Travis Kelce hauled in eight passes for 121 yards and put the Chiefs on the scoreboard first with a 9-yard touchdown reception.
Recent Betting Trends
- Chargers are 36-16-4 ATS in their last 56 games as a road underdog.
- Chiefs are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games after scoring more than 30 points in their previous game.
- Over is 6-1 in Chargers last 7 games overall.
- Over is 8-1 in Chiefs last 9 games overall.
- Road team is 16-5-1 ATS in their last 22 meetings.
Free NFL Pick:
Los Angeles Chargers +4.5