The Kansas City Chiefs return to action in Week 6 after their bye week, and they couldn't have asked for a better start to the 2026 NFL season.
At 4-0, Kansas City stands as the AFC's lone undefeated team and has quickly put any lingering concerns about Patrick Mahomes' recovery from a reconstructed ACL to rest. Now, the Chiefs turn their attention to an AFC West showdown against the Los Angeles Chargers, who desperately need to find answers.
Mahomes has looked like himself through the opening month, while offseason addition Kenneth Walker III has added another dimension to Kansas City's offense. Walker led the NFL with 537 rushing yards before the bye and has added six total touchdowns. The Chiefs will have to navigate some injury concerns, however,
with Tyquan Thornton sidelined by a significant ankle injury and Rashee Rice's availability in question after a hamstring strain.
Things have been far less rosy in Los Angeles. Injuries and questionable offensive play-calling have contributed to a disappointing start for the Chargers, putting offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel under increasing pressure to turn things around. The Chargers simply can't afford to let Kansas City walk all over them.
Can the Chiefs keep their perfect record intact, or will the Chargers deliver a shocking upset? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday's matchup, including kickoff time, TV channel, streaming options, the AFC West standings and more.
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What time does the Chiefs game start today vs. Chargers?
The Chiefs vs. Chargers game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 18.
What TV channel is the Chiefs vs. Chargers game on today?
The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers game will be broadcast on CBS. The network coverage maps show that the game will be available to watch on local CBS channels mostly in the Central and Mountain time zones and about half the West Coast. The main exception is the East Coast, where the Bills vs. Raiders game kicks off at the same time.
Chiefs vs. Chargers live stream
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Kansas City Chiefs record
- Chiefs: 4-0; first place in AFC West.
Los Angeles Chargers record
- Chargers: 0-5; last place in AFC West.
AFC West standings
- Kansas City Chiefs: (4-0)
- Denver Broncos: (3-2)
- Las Vegas Raiders: (3-2)
- Los Angeles Chargers: (0-5)
Chiefs vs. Chargers odds
NFL Week 6 schedule
Here's a look at the Week 6 schedule (all times Eastern):
Thursday, Oct. 15
- Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos, 8:15 p.m., Amazon Prime Video
Sunday, Oct. 18
- Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (Wembley Stadium, London), 9:30 a.m., NFL Network
- Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m., Fox
- Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., Fox
- Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m., Fox
- New York Jets at New England Patriots, 1 p.m., CBS
- New Orleans Saints at New York Giants, 1 p.m., Fox
- Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m., CBS
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1 p.m., CBS
- Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams, 4:05 p.m., Fox
- Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m., CBS
- Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders, 4:25 p.m., CBS
- Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers, 8:20 p.m., NBC
Monday, Oct. 19
- Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m., ESPN/ABC
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