Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers NFL Preview: Team news, betting, tickets, live stream, Fantasy Football and more

The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs square off on Sunday, Dec. 14, at Arrowhead Stadium, highlighting another intriguing matchup on the NFL Week 15 slate.

Philadelphia enters the week trying to shake off a 24–15 setback to the Chicago Bears, a result that dropped the Eagles to 8–4. They’ll return to Lincoln Financial Field after this one for a home date with the Las Vegas Raiders, hoping to regain momentum.

On the other side, the Los Angeles Chargers ride into the matchup with some swagger after hammering the Raiders 31–14, also improving to 8–4 on the year. Once they wrap things up here, the Bolts will hit the road again for a crucial showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Chargers kick-off time

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GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers play on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, in the NFL Week 15 schedule, with kick-off slated for 1:00 pm ET. 

Team news & squads

Kansas City Chiefs team news

Justin Herbert hasn’t been putting up video-game numbers this season, sitting at 2,981 passing yards, but his supporting cast — wideouts Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnson, Keenan Allen, and tight end Oronde Gadsden, can stretch a secondary to its breaking point. His 318-yard showing back in Week 1 is still his second-biggest outing 14 weeks later.

The Chargers could be shorthanded up front and in the back end, though. Right tackle Trey Pipkins (ankle) and corner Elijah Molden (hamstring) both exited Monday’s game and haven’t practiced to kick off the week, clouds LA definitely doesn’t want hanging over them heading into a critical matchup.

Chiefs Injury Report: Jawaan Taylor, OT - Questionable , Trey Smith, G - Questionable , Nikko Remigio, WR - Questionable , Wanya Morris, OT - Out , Trent McDuffie, CB - Questionable.

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Los Angeles Chargers team news

Rookie sensation Omarion Hampton announced himself under the Monday night lights, hauling in an early touchdown before the rest of the Chargers' points came the old-fashioned way, off the boot. That proved enough, largely because LA's defense turned Jalen Hurts’ night into a nightmare, snatching four interceptions, including the game-clincher in overtime.

For Kansas City, the silver lining from the stumble against Houston was the way Patrick Mahomes stayed upright despite three backup linemen protecting him. The real thorn in their side? A receiving corps that let at least half a dozen catchable balls slip through their fingers, the kind of self-inflicted wounds they can’t afford when staring down the Chargers. Reinforcements may be coming, though: right guard Trey Smith was a full participant on Wednesday, and the Chiefs remain optimistic that corner Trent McDuffie, who’s battling a hyperextended knee, will grit his teeth and give it a go.

Chargers Injury Report: Elijah Molden, CB - Questionable , Trey Pipkins III, OT - Questionable , Derius Davis, WR - Questionable , Tucker Fisk, TE - IR , Joe Alt, OT - IR.

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Watch and live stream Chiefs vs Chargers in the USA

The Chiefs vs Chargers game in Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season will be broadcast live on CBS. If you've cut the cord, fans can also catch the coverage onParamount+ and Fubo (Try for free today!).

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Chiefs vs Chargers Fantasy Football

Patrick Mahomes II is still locked into fantasy lineups every week, but the excitement around him has cooled as Kansas City’s offense continues to sputter and his receivers struggle to pull their weight. No one doubts Mahomes’ talent or his reliable fantasy floor, yet the recent hiccups — including three picks against Houston and a run of lukewarm fantasy outings — have raised eyebrows.

Kareem Hunt salvaged his week with a touchdown, because outside of that score, he found little daylight in the run game. He profiles as a low-end RB3 right now, functioning as the Chiefs’ lead back but not offering a ton of upside.

Rashee Rice remains a strong fantasy play, but last week was another reminder of Kansas City’s glaring issue: no bona fide WR1. The Texans bullied the Chiefs in a must-have game, and the road doesn’t get much smoother with the Chargers looming in Week 15. Over the last five weeks, LA has surrendered the fourth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers, giving up under 100 yards and just 0.4 touchdowns per game to the position. Their secondary is probably licking its chops at the chance to deal a blow to KC’s playoff push. Even so, Rice’s volume as Mahomes’ go-to option keeps him in the mix — he’s a low-end WR1 this week.

On the other sideline, Justin Herbert is still navigating the aftermath of a hand procedure. He was limited on Wednesday, but all signs indicate he should be good to roll unless he hits a snag before Sunday.

Rookie Omarion Hampton made his return on Monday night after missing a big chunk of the campaign with an ankle issue — and he didn’t look rusty. He posted 56 yards on 13 carries, added two catches for 11 yards, and found the end zone in the Chargers’ 22-19 overtime victory over Philadelphia. That’s a solid showing against a tough Eagles defense. The only slight worry? He logged fewer carries than Kimani Vidal, something fantasy managers will hope shifts as Hampton inches back toward full health.

Chiefs vs Chargers Game Predictions

Beating the Kansas City Chiefs twice in the same season is a tall order, and it feels even more far-fetched for the Los Angeles Chargers given the current state of their offensive line. Even though Kansas City doesn’t boast an elite pass rush, Steve Spagnuolo is a master at dialing up pressure and finding weak spots, and the Chargers’ backup tackles are prime targets.

On the other side of the ball, the Chiefs offense gets a major boost with Rashee Rice back in the fold. His absence was glaring in the Week 1 meeting, and his return gives Patrick Mahomes a reliable go-to option who can tilt the field.

Put it all together, the Chargers’ protection issues, the coaching mismatch, and a healthier Chiefs offense — and it sets the stage for Kansas City to defend home turf. 

Prediction: Chiefs grind out a solid win at Arrowhead and stay firmly in the hunt for playoff positioning.

Chiefs vs Chargers Betting Odds

Spread

Chargers +4.5 (-110)

Chiefs -4.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Chargers +181

Chiefs -218

Total

OVER 41.5 (-114)

UNDER 41.5 (-106)

Form

Head-to-Head Record

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Last 5 matches

LAC

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

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  27

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  21

  Kansas City Chiefs

• Kansas City Chiefs

  19

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  17

  Los Angeles Chargers

• Los Angeles Chargers

  10

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  17

  Kansas City Chiefs

• Los Angeles Chargers

  12

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  13

  Kansas City Chiefs

• Kansas City Chiefs

  31

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  17

  Los Angeles Chargers

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