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Chargers vs. Chiefs Week 6 tracker: Injury updates, predictions, storylines and more

The L.A. Chargers were supposed to be standing in the way of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2026. After K.C. won only six games a year ago, the Chargers (and Denver

By Matt Conner · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:49 PM

Key Things to Know

The 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs host the 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers for an AFC West matchup in Week 6.
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
The Chargers will be without multiple key starters including Joe Alt and Derwin James.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The undefeated 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs host the winless 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Kansas City enters the Week 6 divisional matchup coming off a bye week, while Jim Harbaugh's Chargers seek their first victory of the season amidst offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel facing scrutiny regarding his job security.

Both teams face significant roster absences, with Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice ruled out alongside Chargers starters Joe Alt, Derwin James, and Kayode Awosika. A central milestone to watch includes tight end Travis Kelce needing 88 receiving yards to surpass Tony Gonzalez's all-time combined receiving yardage record.

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