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4. Travis Kelce’s breakout game

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The Chiefs’ pass rush should have a much more The Chiefs’ first three opponents deserve credit for formulating (and executing) sound plans to take tight end Travis Kelce out of the mix. But it doesn’t feel like the Chargers will have the coverage talent to continue that trend.

The injured unit will want to make Kansas City earn every downfield yard. That means its depleted safeties will be focused on keeping wide receiver Xavier Worthy from beating them deep — and containing wide receiver Rashee Rice after the catch.

So this feels like the game where Kelce takes advantage of James’ absence and returns to being Mahomes’ safety valve over the middle. The Los Angeles defense has allowed the fourth-most receptions to tight ends this season.