The San Diego Chargers' run of AFC West titles ended at four last season as the Kansas City Chiefs went from worst to first. Something that will not be repeated this year.
While the Chargers have some issues they need to resolve in order to recapture division supremacy, those pale in comparison to the problems the Chiefs are facing. I mean, let's face it, there is no side of the ball where they are performing.
San Diego split its two games against Kansas City in 2010. This season I expect us to win both and we will be starting on our turf. (BTW, if you are looking for an impartial preview, it's not here!)
Philip Rivers, who has thrown for 713 yards and four touchdowns, knows what it means to get off to a great start in the division, and he is excited to get to it this week. FF Note: Make sure to start all Chargers this week, esp. Rivers!
The Chargers have a great chance Sunday considering they've not only outscored Kansas City 74-14 in winning the last two meetings at Qualcomm Stadium, but the Chiefs (0-2) also appear to be in a state of disarray. Ok, let's not sugar coat it, the Chiefs are falling apart. Kansas City has been outscored by 79 points (worst differential through two games in franchise history) and has had to put three of its top players on injured reserve with torn ACLs. The only thing that could possible cause a loss is bad coaching (Turkey Neck) and special teams. I am still not sold on the new coach. I am seeing the same lack of discipline as before.
Although things are looking bleak for the Chiefs, coach Todd Haley said he is not ready to give up.
"The season will not be canceled as far as I know," he said. (ha ha, it will feel like it on Sunday!)
Matt Cassel, who has not thrown for more than 133 yards total and owns a 50.4 quarterback rating (how is he still their starter? Even Ryan Leaf had a better rating!) is responsible for five turnovers -- including four interceptions. Cassel has also struggled in his last three games against the Chargers, averaging 114.3 yards with three touchdowns and four picks.
Rivers has averaged 295.2 yards and posted a 108.0 passer rating in six games versus Kansas City since 2008 -- five victories... Sunday will make it six.
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