Kansas City Chiefs @ Los Angeles Chargers: Jan 2, 2027

Updated
Week 17
Kansas City ChiefsChiefs
5-1 · Away
1:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Saturday, January 2, 2027
Los Angeles ChargersChargers
0-6 · Home

Chiefs vs Chargers kicks off at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood.

How to Watch Chiefs vs Chargers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Saturday, January 2, 20271:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
SoFi StadiumInglewood
Week
NFL Week 17All Week 17 games

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Chiefs vs Chargers Preview

The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Chargers (0-6) are No. 16 in the AFC, outside the top seven and have lost six straight.

The Chiefs score 23.8 points a game and allow 17.2; the Chargers score 15.0 and allow 25.2. The Chiefs are 2-1 away from home, and the Chargers are 0-3 at home. As an AFC West game, it also counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title. Their last meeting, on Oct 18, 2026, ended Chargers @ Chiefs 6-22.

Chiefs vs Chargers: Tale of the Tape

ChiefsAFC West division gameChargers
5-1
Record
0-6
AFC #1
Playoff seed
AFC #16
23.8
Points per game
15.0
17.2
Points allowed
25.2
+6.7
Point differential
-10.2
2-1
Road / home record
0-3
3-0
Division record
0-3
L1
Streak
L6
6 days
Rest
6 days

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Brashard SmithChiefsRBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Cooper McDonaldChiefsLBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Ethan DownsChiefsLBInjured ReserveJul 28, 2026
Jaylon MooreChiefsOLOutConcussionOct 23, 2026
Jeff CaldwellChiefsWRInjured ReserveAug 26, 2026
Jimmy HolidayChiefsWRInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
John Michael GyllenborgChiefsTEInjured ReserveJul 28, 2026
Josh SimmonsChiefsTInjured ReserveOct 22, 2026
L'Jarius SneedChiefsCBQuestionableKneeOct 23, 2026
Omarr Norman-LottChiefsDTPhysically Unable To PerformJul 25, 2026
Rashee RiceChiefsWROutHamstring, KneeOct 23, 2026
Tyquan ThorntonChiefsWRInjured ReserveOct 12, 2026
Alec IngoldChargersFBInjured ReserveOct 15, 2026
David NjokuChargersTEInjured ReserveSep 21, 2026
Denzel PerrymanChargersLBInjured ReserveSep 1, 2026
Evan SvobodaChargersTEInjured ReserveOct 14, 2026
Isaiah WorldChargersTNon Football InjuryJul 24, 2026
Rashawn SlaterChargersTInjured ReserveOct 9, 2026
Trevor PenningChargersOLInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Trey LanceChargersQBInjured ReserveOct 10, 2026
Trey Pipkins IIIChargersTInjured ReserveSep 26, 2026
Tyler BiadaszChargersCInjured ReserveAug 23, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
1Chiefs5-1AFC West leader
2Bills5-1AFC East leader
3Browns5-2AFC North leader
14Dolphins1-5Out
15Titans1-6Out
16Chargers0-6Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Chiefs vs Chargers Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesChiefs 1-0
2025 season seriesChargers 2-0

Chiefs last 5

Chargers last 5

Previous meetings

Chiefs vs Chargers Key Players

Chiefs logoChiefs

Chargers logoChargers

Season leaders, regular season.

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This Chiefs vs Chargers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Chiefs host the Raiders Jan 10; Chargers visit the Broncos Jan 10.

Chiefs vs Chargers FAQs

What time does Chiefs vs Chargers start?

The Kansas City Chiefs play the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday, January 2, 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

What are the Chiefs and Chargers records?

Going into this game the Chiefs were 5-1 and the Chargers were 0-6 this season.

Where do the Chiefs and Chargers stand in the playoff race?

The Chiefs (5-1) are leading the AFC West, the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Chargers (0-6) are No. 16 in the AFC, outside the top seven. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Chiefs vs Chargers a division game?

Yes. Both teams play in the AFC West, so the result counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title after head-to-head. Division rivals meet twice a season.

Who is injured for Chiefs vs Chargers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Brashard Smith (Chiefs, injured reserve); Cooper McDonald (Chiefs, questionable, knee); Ethan Downs (Chiefs, injured reserve); Jaylon Moore (Chiefs, out, concussion); Jeff Caldwell (Chiefs, injured reserve); Jimmy Holiday (Chiefs, injured reserve).

Who leads the Chiefs vs Chargers season series?

The Chiefs lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Chiefs vs Chargers game?

The Chiefs beat the Chargers 22-6 on Oct 18, 2026 at home.

Where is Chiefs vs Chargers being played?

At SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the home stadium of the Los Angeles Chargers.