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Chiefs face a Chargers team that looks nothing like the one they expected in 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs already own division victories over the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders early this season. Now, they await the Los Angeles Chargers

By Braden Holecek · Arrowhead Addict

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Chiefs face an 0-5 Chargers squad reshaped by major offseason roster and coaching turnover.
Arrowhead Addict highlights the arrivals of coordinators Chris O'Leary and Mike McDaniel under Jim Harbaugh.
Derwin James and offensive linemen Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt, and Tyler Biadasz will miss the game.

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The Kansas City Chiefs prepare to host an 0-5 Los Angeles Chargers team that has undergone extensive roster and coaching changes. Arrowhead Addict notes that the Chargers replaced defensive coordinator Jesse Minter with Chris O'Leary, while former Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel took over as offensive coordinator under head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Los Angeles faces significant roster turnover and injury setbacks, including the absence of safety Derwin James and offensive linemen Rashawn Slater, Joe Alt, Tyler Biadasz, and Kayode Awosika. The writer highlights that major departures, such as Keenan Allen and Odafe Oweh, have heavily reshaped the Chargers.

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