The Kansas City Chiefs are at home Sunday afternoon as they host the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 6 AFC West matchup.
Kansas City enters Sunday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 4 ahead of their bye week last week.
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In their victory over the Raiders, Kenneth Walker III led the way for the Chiefs as he recorded 177 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns while Tyquan Thornton added 111 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
The Chiefs will try to remain undefeated Sunday as they face off against a struggling Chargers team at home.
Los Angeles enters Sunday’s contest with an 0-5 record after losing at home to the Denver Broncos in Week 5.
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Justin Herbert led the way for the Chargers in their loss to the Broncos as he ended the game with 175 total yards, one passing touchdown and an interception while Kimani Vidal recorded 57 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Chargers Injury Report: Will Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston Play?
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The Chargers have 12 players listed on their injury report, though wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston are not among them.
Of course, McConkey missed Week 5 due to a foot injury despite being listed as active while Johnston missed last week’s game with a chest injury, though both will return against the Chiefs.
Los Angeles has ruled out tackle Joe Alt (neck), guard Kayode Awosika (fibula), wide receiver Tre’ Harris (hamstring), cornerback Donte Jackson (hamstring) and safety Derwin James Jr. (hamstring).
The Chargers have listed defensive linemen Jamaree Caldwell (knee) and Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring), outside linebacker Bud Dupree (neck), linebacker Daiyan Henley (knee) and wide receivers KeAndre Lambert-Smith (hamstring) and Brenen Thompson (quad) as questionable.
Cornerback Rodney Shelley has been listed as doubtful and he is expected to be sidelined due to a quad injury.
Chiefs Injury Report: Will Rashee Rice, Tyquan Thornton Play?
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The Chiefs have four players listed on their injury report, including wide receivers Rashee Rice and Thornton.
Kansas City has ruled out Rice due to hamstring and knee injuries that he suffered in Week 4 as he will miss his first game of the season.
The Chiefs have also ruled out Thornton after placing him on injured reserve due to a dislocated left ankle that is expected to sideline him at least three months.
With Rice and Thornton sidelined, Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen could all be in line for increased roles.
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Tackle Josh Simmons has also been ruled out due to a back injury while cornerback L’Jarius Sneed has been listed as questionable with a knee injury.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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