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Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Chargers
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Week 17, 2026 · SoFi Stadium · Sunday, Jan 3, 12:00 AM ET · dome
Kansas City Chiefs5–2 · Elo 1539 · Patrick Mahomes (+46 Elo)
Los Angeles Chargers
0–7 · Elo 1392 · Justin Herbert (+18 Elo) · Home
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What the forecasters say
| Forecaster | Favors | LAC | KC | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elo | KC 68% | 32% | 68% | LAC 1392 vs KC 1539, implied spread LAC +5.1 |
| The blend | KC 68% | 32% | 68% |
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The spot: Everything else
Moderate favorites where the models roughly agree. No edge found either way in the replays. The blend is as good as anything.
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Details
- Rest: LAC 7 days, KC 7 days.
- Quarterbacks. LAC: Justin Herbert (+18 Elo). KC: Patrick Mahomes (+46 Elo). Expected starters from ESPN's depth chart with the injury report applied, refreshed every three hours.
- Weather. Indoors (dome), so no weather adjustment.
Injury report
ESPN's report, refreshed every three hours. Out and doubtful players are treated as unavailable; questionable players usually play. Only the quarterback feeds Elo directly; the rest is in the market's number.
| Team | Player | Pos | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | Mansoor Delane | CB | Out | Shoulder · out |
| KC | Omarr Norman-Lott | DT | Out | Knee - ACL · The Chiefs designated Norman-Lott (knee) to return from injured reserve Wednesday. |
| KC | Peter Woods | DT | Questionable | Neck · Woods (neck) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the Broncos. |
| LAC | Brenen Thompson | WR | Out | Quadriceps · out |
| LAC | Deane Leonard | CB | Out | Concussion · out |
| LAC | Donte Jackson | CB | Out | Hamstring · Jackson (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams. |
| LAC | Kayode Awosika | G | Out | Lower Leg · out |
| LAC | Rodney Shelley | CB | Out | Hamstring · Shelley (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams. |
On the Wire
AFC East: Bills 5-1. AFC North: Browns 5-2. AFC South: Jaguars 4-2. AFC West: Chiefs 5-1. NFC East: Giants 4-2-1. NFC North: Vikings 6-0. NFC South: Panthers 3-3. NFC West: 49ers 6-1. Unbeaten: Vikings. Winless: Chargers. Read more →
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