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Chargers at Chiefs

Last year the Chargers swept the Chiefs in convincing fashion, winning by a combined score of 80-21. This year things are a bit different for both teams.

LaDainian Tomlinson is now playing on the east coast, but the Chargers may actually improve in the running back department, with the arrival of rookie Ryan Matthews. Matthews has looked brilliant in the preseason and will get the bulk of the carries in the backfield, but there is reason to believe that the Chargers may have some trouble Monday night.

Wide receiver Vincent Jackson and left tackle Marcus McNeil will not play, as they are still in the middle of contract disputes. That leaves the Chargers without one of their best offensive weapons and the blindside protector to quarterback Philip Rivers. Recent news out of Chargers headquarters is that linebacker Shawne Merriman may miss the game due to an Achilles injury, and if he does suit up he will not be at full strength.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs have several reasons to be optimistic. They are a long shot to win the AFC West after finishing in last place a year ago, but have upgraded in several positions to include the coaching staff.

The Chiefs grabbed Thomas Jones to bolster the running attack, and he will be a great compliment to Jamal Charles out of the backfield. Rookie Dexter McCluster will be a player to watch in this game. McCluster is a playmaker that can play wide receiver or running back and has the potential to break big plays when he gets the ball.

We think the Chiefs will upset the Chargers in a close one marked by big plays on defense and a big KC running game.

Chiefs 24 – Chargers 17

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Hi Tribal.....dropin in to holla at ya
ROLL

We got beat down, but I think it may have been for the best.....esp with Clausen in the wings.....we don't expect the Bucs game to be like the Giants game by far.

I'll be watching tonight, best wishes & no injuries

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Thanks Catzilla! I'll definitely be drop[ping by your place tomorrow after I get off work; gotta work the grave yard shift.

It's just the first football game of the season buddy; there's a bunch of football yet to be played!

I am so wanting the start of the season to be a win. A convincing win.

I want San Diego to eat the 59 points they scored against us last year.

I want at least 59 to 0.

I'll settle for a 1 point win, but I really want the Chiefs to explode on offense and be smothering on defense.

Well we didn't get the 59-0 win but we did get the "W"! Furthermore we shut the mouths of the so called "expert analysts". The Chiefs didn't get the memo; telling them that they were supposed to lose. I'm glad they didn't get that message.

That's for sure. I can't wait to see how they play against Cleveland.