Things got heated between the Chargers and the Chiefs after a big hit on Tyquan Thornton. The Kansas City wide receiver caught a pass from Patrick Mahomes before he was lit up by Tony Jefferson. The Chiefs quickly announced Thornton was in concussion protocol.

Geno Smith has been absolutely horrid, Pete Carroll is probably questioning his life choices, and this team couldn’t even beat Shedeur Sanders last week. They now get a rested Chargers team off a bye that needs a win to maintain pace in the crowded AFC playoff picture.

Should New England Patriots Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady suit up in the current landscape of the NFL, would he succeed in leading some scoring drives down

The Patriots could clinch a spot in the playoffs if one of the following happens: they tie and the Los Angeles Chargers lose, they tie and the Houston Texans lose or tie, they tie and the Indianapolis Colts lose or tie, they tie and the Jacksonville Jaguars lose or Texans lose or tie and Colts lose or tie.

Sunday, Dec. 14. Time: 1 p.m. ET. TV: CBS. Stream:Paramount+. Follow along:CBS Sports App. Chargers vs. Chiefs betting preview.