Chargers vrs Chiefs

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Chargers (-3) vs. Chiefs

The Chargers, one of the most talented teams in football, get the pleasure of facing Patrick Mahomes in his second-ever NFL start. Mahomes will likely end up becoming a better quarterback than Alex Smith, but at this point in their careers, he's got a significantly lower floor than Smith and as a result, there's a much better chance the Chargers, with their abnormally scary defensive front, will be able to induce a poor performance out of the Chiefs' new quarterback. Jumping on the Chargers' bandwagon is never fun, but I'm doing it here. Look for the Chargers to throttle the Chiefs and their new young quarterback who lacks experience.

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Could Patrick Mahomes be the best QB in the AFC West after 2018?

"It's a great question because there are many interesting dynamics that are a part of this," Quinn said. "For starters, Philip Rivers, if he's still playing, is the best quarterback in that division. So that's false. Could Mahomes end up being better than Case Keenum? Yes, that's very likely, so he's better than what Denver has on their roster probably. And then there's Derek Carr and Jon Gruden. What kind of relationship does that evolve into this season? Can Jon Gruden, who hasn't coached in the NFL in what feels like forever, bring out the best in Derek Carr or could it just go up in a ball of flames? Either way, I think I'd still give Derek Carr the edge over Mahomes, having only seen him start one game.

"I'm just not on the hype train of this team. I know they have weapons, but let's not forget this defense has lost a lot of pieces. I don't think they're going to recoup what they had, even with Eric Berry coming back healthy. Marcus Peters is a heck of a talent, tough guy to move on from. Tamba Hali gone. Justin Houston's there, but Dee Ford hasn't necessarily been what they hoped he would be.

"That's a team that I think could potentially end up taking a step back in the AFC West."

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[blueman]

It will be brutal. One way or the other.

[Rugger05]

I feel confident saying that Mahomes will have more TO's then PR

[blueman]

I soooooo want to believe that. When I see it.

[Panamamike]

We are going to shock the world my friends!

Better OL - esp up the middle
YR 2 in this D
A kicker

= SUPERBOWLLLLLLL CHAMPS!

[Heatmiser]

[richpjr]

I work with some people in the KC area and they are absolutely certain that Mahomes is going to be a superstar. Their coaching staff seems to think that as well. It will be interesting to see how he turns out and how long it takes him to develop. He will definitely not play it safe like Smith does so he'll make a lot more big plays and a lot more mistakes than Smith ever did.

[RTPbolt]

Id bevery surprised if Mahomes comes out hot...he hasnt faced defenses in live action and we will definitely pressure him and take away the short throws is my hope. If our O starts off fast i dont see Mahomes as having confidence to sling it to beat us.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Scock da world's!!!!

[Budsman]

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[BoltBacker]

The guy is obviously talented but being young will go through growing pains. If we can't beat him now with all our weapons then we are setting up for years of frustration. I am not worried, Rivers is a HOF QB in my book and this year is his best opportunity of his entire career to show.

We have no reason not to win the division and threaten Pittsburgh/New England. It is time for the Chargers to stop making excuses and to perform up to the level of talent they have. I am looking forward to a big year. KC is going down.