Admin September 25, 2024
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Despite Travis Kelce‘s early-season struggles and injuries to Isiah Pacheco, the Kansas City Chiefs offense hasn’t missed a beat. Rashee Rice has stepped into a massive role, emerging as one of the best receivers in the NFL. The Chiefs have found themselves in several close games, but they have emerged unscathed as one of the few undefeated teams left standing. In Week 4, they get their first divisional game of the year, a matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.
The Chargers had an opportunity to join Kansas City at 3-0 last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Steelers shut them down and may have eliminated some of their best players as well. Star safety Derwin James will miss this weekend’s game due to a suspension. Meanwhile, quarterback Justin Herbert is dealing with injuries of his own, and while his status is still questionable, there is a chance that he will not play either.
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Chargers vs. Chiefs odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Spread: Chiefs (-8.5)
- Moneyline: Chiefs (-450); Chargers (+340)
- Over/under: 39
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NFL Week 4 odds, predictions and picks
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Lorenzo Reyes: Chiefs 23, Chargers 13
This is all going to depend on Justin Herbert’s health. If he cannot go, I’d back the Chiefs, even at this elevated line. But if Herbert somehow plays, I’d probably play Kansas City up until five points or so.
Tyler Dragon: Chiefs 27, Chargers 17
The Chargers were beat up in Pittsburgh. Justin Herbert reaggravated his ankle injury, LT Rashawn Slater suffered a pectoral injury, rookie RT Joe Alt injured his keen and OLB Joey Bosa sustained a hip injury in the defeat. Those aren’t the players you want to be injured when facing the defending Super Bowl champs. The Chiefs have won five straight games against the Chargers.
Richard Morin: Chiefs 27, Chargers 20
I’d like the Chargers’ chances better if Justin Herbert wasn’t suffering from a high-ankle sprain. It falls right into the lap of the Chiefs, who continue their unbeaten run.
Jordan Mendoza: Chiefs 20, Chargers 10
The Chiefs have found a way in every game thus far and they do it again in Southern California. Justin Herbert’s health plays a big factor in the Chargers’ chances.
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