Chargers at Chiefs 12/13/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The week 15 NFL schedule will kickoff with a meeting between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs from Arrowhead Stadium.

The Chargers have won three straight games and trail the Chiefs by one full game for the AFC West Division lead. On Sunday, Michael Badgley connected on four field goals to lift Los Angeles to a 26-21 victory versus Cincinnati. Philip Rivers threw for 220 yards and a touchdown for the Chargers, who were outgained 295-288 on the afternoon.

Through thirteen games, Los Angeles ranks sixth in the league in total offense and is scoring 28.2 points on average. Kansas City counters with an improved defense that allows 409.6 yards and 27.0 points per game. The Kansas City Chiefs have won 11 of their first 13 games and have yet to lose at home this season. The Chiefs are led by MVP frontrunner Patrick Mahomes, who has thrown for 4,300 yards and 43 touchdowns. Last time out, Mahomes made several key plays down the stretch of a 27-24 overtime victory versus Baltimore. Tyreek Hill hauled in eight passes for 139 yards for the Chiefs, who outgained the Ravens by a 441-321 margin on the day.

For the season, Kansas City ranks first in the league in total offense and is scoring a league best 36.2 points per game. Los Angeles brings in an underrated defense that ranks eighth in yards allowed and gives up 20.8 points per contest.