Chiefs Look To Continue Recent Winning Ways Against Struggling Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to build some momentum after their recent 14-6 win last week over the Washington Redskins.

This week, they will have another chance to win against a team is in a downward spiral as the San Diego Chargers will be coming to town. KC has struggled in its recent bouts against San Diego, but this Sunday could be one of the better opportunities that the 1-5 Chiefs could have against the Chargers because of their recent woes.

Lets look at why the Chargers are where they are going into Week seven.

For one, LaDainian Tomlinson only has 38 carries on the year. When I read this stat a few days ago, I couldn't believe it. Now, I understand he has had some injury problems this year, in particular his sore ankle.

LT is the heart of this Chargers offense. When he his not producing, the Chargers are not functioning well as a team. If LT has a hard time getting it going against KC, San Diego could very well walk out of Arrowhead with a 2-4 record on Sunday afternoon.

Another glaring weakness of the Chargers this season has been their defensive secondary. They have time after time been beat by opposing receivers and it could very well happen again this week, as they will line up against a rising star in WR Dwayne Bowe of the Chiefs.

KC will have to key off the recent absence of LT and Matt Cassel will need to light up the weak Charger secondary for the Chiefs to have a chance to win this game on Sunday.

They are not going to be able to ride the right leg of rookie Kicker Ryan Succop for the entire season. Eventually, they are going to have to start scoring some touchdowns instead of getting four field goals a game, like last week.

This Chiefs season is not close to being over. They are just a few strong showings away from a .500 record. It is by no means out of the question.

A solid outing against the Chargers would do wonders for this team's confidence. San Diego has all the talent in the world, and in a moment's time, can light up the scoreboard with all of their offensive firepower.

It very could be that KC will have their work cut out for them on Sunday to slow down Charger receivers Antonio Gates (TE) and Vincent Jackson.

However, shutting down a team like the Chargers will not only do wonders for first year Head Coach Todd Haley, but could kick start this team for the long-run. Stay tuned.

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