The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers will take the field at Arrowhead Stadium this afternoon in a highly anticipated AFC West showdown in Week 6 of the 2026 NFL regular season.
At 4-0, Kansas City is one of the NFL's hottest teams coming off a Week 5 bye. The Chiefs will have a chance to keep their perfect record intact against a winless and rudderless Chargers squad that has looked utterly sparkless through five games.
Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time updates on Kansas City's Week 6 matchup against Los Angeles:
What channel is Chiefs vs. Chargers game on today? Time, TV schedule
02:46 PM ET, October 18 2026, John DillonTV channel: KCTV 5 (CBS)Streaming: NFL+ and Paramount+Start time: 3:25 p.m. CTAnnouncers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (analyst)Sideline reporter(s): Melanie Collins
Chiefs vs. Chargers radio broadcast: Which station is the game on?
02:46 PM ET, October 18 2026, John DillonChiefs Radio Network: 96.5 The Fan (96.5 FM)Play-by-Play: Mitch HolthusColor: Danan HughesSideline: Josh Klingler
Chiefs vs. Chargers prediction
02:45 PM ET, October 18 2026, John DillonThe undefeated Chiefs take on the winless Chargers this week in what is expected to be an exciting AFC West matchup.
After losing wide receivers Rashee Rice and Tyquan Thornton to injury in Week 4, Kansas City will have to lean on its deep receiving corps to secure a victory against Los Angeles. The Chargers will likely focus their defense on running back Kenneth Walker, which should open up the passing game for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Walker will certainly be a key part of Kansas City's offense on Sunday, but don't expect a dominant performance.
The Chiefs' defense has struggled to pressure opposing passers this season, but it will have a prime opportunity against underperforming quarterback Justin Herbert. With offensive tackle Joe Alt officially out of Sunday's matchup, Kansas City's front seven should have no problem finding Herbert in the backfield.
Final score: Chiefs 27, Chargers 23
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs vs. Chargers: Live updates, highlights for Week 6 showdown