Yahoo Sports Staff Updated Sun, October 18, 2026 at 8:06 PM UTC About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement In this story What appeared to be a key AFC West matchup before the 2026 NFL season began still has some urgency in Week 6, but for different reasons than were likely imagined.
The Los Angeles Chargers are already at the point of trying to salvage their season after an 0-5 start. No team has ever made the playoffs after losing their first five games . But the 1992 Chargers did make the playoffs following a 0-4 start, finishing with an 11-5 record .
Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh admitted after Week 5's defeat to the Denver Broncos that he didn't know what message he could give his team to recover from its poor start. Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel's job is in jeopardy with a unit ranked 25th in the NFL in total offense (29th in passing). Quarterback Justin Herbert is one of the league's lowest-ranked passers, with five touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
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No such problems exist with the Kansas City Chiefs, 4-0 and coming off a bye week. Kenneth Walker III is the league's second-leading rusher, lessening the burden on Patrick Mahomes while returning from a torn ACL . On defense, the Chiefs have allowed the third-fewest rushing yards in the NFL and rank 10th in passing yards allowed.
A win over the Chargers could create a considerable lead in the AFC West and keep Kansas City ahead of the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars in the conference.
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Chiefs host the Chargers in their first meeting of the season, airing on CBS .
With less than 90 minutes remaining until the Chargers and Chiefs kick off, each team has announced its inactives for Week 6.
It's always notable where respected bettors have landed on this week's games. While these prices may not currently be available at all sportsbooks, knowing where sharps have wagered can also be instructive for in-game wagering.
Yahoo Sports conversed with several bookmakers over the course of this week, and here is where some sharp action has been (and the numbers it came in at):
Chargers +7.5, Chiefs-Chargers under 42.5
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