The Kansas City Chiefs return from their bye week on Sunday looking to protect their undefeated record against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Chiefs enter Week 6 at 4-0 after beating the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27 in their most recent game. Patrick Mahomes has helped Kansas City maintain its strong start, throwing for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns against two interceptions through four games. The Chiefs have also depended a lot on running back Kenneth Walker III, who has rushed for 537 yards and four touchdowns.
The Los Angeles Chargers arrive in Kansas City searching for their first win of the season. They are 0-5 after losing 23-17 to the Denver Broncos last Sunday, despite Justin Herbert throwing for 121 yards. Los Angeles has also dealt with injuries along its offensive line, and Sunday’s game will be another difficult test.
TV Channel and Live Stream Options for Chiefs vs Chargers
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- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Venue: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Free option: DIRECTV’s five-day free trial for eligible new subscribers
CBS will broadcast the game, with Kevin Harlan on play-by-play, Trent Green providing analysis and Melanie Collins reporting from the sideline. The game will also stream on Paramount+ for subscribers whose local CBS station carries the game.
For viewers without cable, DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial to eligible new subscribers. Check the available package and local channel lineup before signing up to ensure CBS is included.
Chiefs vs. Chargers Overview
Mahomes will again lead the Kansas City offense alongside Walker and tight end Travis Kelce. Sunday marks Mahomes’ first meeting with the Chargers since tearing his ACL and LCL in a December 2025 loss to them. The Chiefs quarterback suffered the injury late in the game when former Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand brought him down while he attempted to throw the ball away.
The Chiefs will need their passing attack to remain productive without Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton, two of their key receiving options.
The Chargers will lean heavily on Herbert, who has thrown for 937 yards and five touchdowns, with seven interceptions. Second-year running back Omarion Hampton leads the Chargers with 271 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Herbert will need more protection against Kansas City’s pass rush after being sacked 17 times through five games.
The Chiefs are seeking to extend their perfect start, while the Chargers need a divisional win to get their season moving in the right direction.
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