The GMKC: Chiefs key matchups vs Los Angeles Chargers

The Chiefs will square off vs a divisional rival on Sunday. Get to know the key matchups to look for in the Sundays game.

Sunday will mark the first game vs a divisional opponent for the Chiefs as they head to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers. Both teams came out of week one victorious with the Chiefs comfortably beating the Houston Texans 34 to 20, and the Chargers sneaking out a victory in Cincinnati over the Bengals 16-13. While there is an obvious skill gap between the two teams, both sit at one and zero in the win column so a win is still crucial. The Chiefs should win but there are still several key matchups to watch in the game.

Chiefs Offensive Line VS Chargers Defensive Line

LAC's pass rush is still highly aggressive and easily the strongest unit on their team. Joey Bosa rips Williams to the inside putting pressure and forcing Burrow to retreat right into Jerry Tillery who beat his man. Cin OL is not very good but these guys need to be accounted for. pic.twitter.com/VTcEBvRk91
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 15, 2020

The Chiefs OL mauled. Fisher and Osemele don't get to the second level but they get the knockdown and drive their guy back 4 yards. Reiter and Wylie get the nose covered up and up to the LB. Wylie with a good finish. Ohh and Schwartz just walls JJ Watt upfield. @ArrowheadLive pic.twitter.com/ClDi6yf26W
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 12, 2020

Pass protection will be key this week against a good LAC rush. Fish and KO both use lateral jump sets to sell run action but then fall back into normal sets. A T/E stunt is picked up well with Wylie and Schwartz. Reiter does a good job to fight off the LB's Spin. @ArrowheadLive pic.twitter.com/iKukQir4VE
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 16, 2020

Chiefs Defensive Backs VS Chargers Receiving Core.

Hard to tell the bigger picture of what's going on without the All-22 but Tyrod Taylor is going to try to get the ball to Mike Williams, Hunter Henry, and Keenan Allen as much as possible and also as quick as possible. Big test coming for L'Jarius Sneed this week. pic.twitter.com/Pm7IM9bImD
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 16, 2020

Pretty quiet game for the Chiefs secondary outside of Sneed. Hard to tell what was going on without the all-22 but with Ward's status unclear KC is going to need solid performances from Sneed and Hamilton this week against LAC. @ArrowheadLive pic.twitter.com/DwRV8an50K
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 16, 2020

Chiefs Front Seven VS Tyrod Taylor

The Chargers OL isn't very good but that does allow Tyrod Taylor use his legs when he needs to. Not elite like Watson last week but the Chiefs will need to keep tabs to make sure they don't let him get to many easy first downs. pic.twitter.com/3hqZjIOI6R
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 18, 2020

Chris Jones had the guard so concerned about getting bull-rushed that he was able to use the push-pull to get to the QB. He engages first, not allowing the G to get hands-on, and then takes the G's momentum to get the move off. @ArrowheadLive pic.twitter.com/xfR7hcxOk6
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 11, 2020

KC walks men up and shows blitz. They bring pressure off the edges and drop back Clark and Kpass. Houston's OL is slide left and RT Howard goes after Sorensen. Clark sees this and fills the void and pressures Watson into a low throw. Coffee anyone?? @ArrowheadLive pic.twitter.com/F3eRtPekZl
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 16, 2020

BONUS CONTENT!

Due to the NFL all-22 film being released late this week and a busy personal schedule, I wasn’t able to get up full offensive and defensive film review articles just due to time constraints and the fact they would likely not be published till some time Saturday when all our minds should be on the Chargers. But here are my film threads from twitter showing how last Thursday’s game vs played out.

A familiar concept from last season we see Hardman motion across on the jet sweep and take the shovel from Pat. He makes one man miss before cutting it up and heading out of bounds. Speed on the boundaries looks to be something KC wants again in 2020. pic.twitter.com/MNBvY2ETt5
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 18, 2020

Houston runs a line twist but the Chief OL sticks to their zone rules and it opens up a small seam that CEH takes full advantage of. There is no way the D could see him when he was behind Fisher. Good job by KO on the stunt pick up. pic.twitter.com/otUaxReh0p
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 18, 2020

Great play design by Andy Reid. The OL is basically running an outside sweep, with Kelce and Keizer blocking a tunnel screen for Watkins who just reaches the ball over the GL for 6! pic.twitter.com/ck2EAMaLFj
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 18, 2020

Kind of a modified scissors-type route between Hill and Watkins here. Sammy is able to shake free of his man after the cross and Mahomes delivers the ball perfectly. Man D was largely ineffective vs the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/knd345xFeR
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 18, 2020

I already highlighted this play from the broadcast but the motion from Watkins is a dead give away to Mahomes that Houston is in man. Tyreek is 1v1 on a deep slant. Mahomes rolls and puts it on the money. Going to see a lot more of this in 2020. pic.twitter.com/wfFuWqutsx
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 18, 2020

Frank Clark gave Titus Howard problems all day and was explosive off the snap. Howard opens the gate giving Clark a good pressure on Watson who has to rush his throw. Jones with good pressure up the middle to keep Watson in the pocket as well. pic.twitter.com/MSv8vmABUd
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

Houston scores this play despite a disruptive play from Wharton. The right side of the Texans OL gets huge movement contrasting with the last clip. Sneed doesn't breakdown on his tackle attempt and it's 6 for Houston. pic.twitter.com/WhuwP969D4
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

Houston wanted to go with a swing screen here to Johnson but Dirty Dan and Okafor blow it up from the start. Excellent recognition. Mathieu sees Watson scramble and forces him out to bring up a 4th down. pic.twitter.com/1ZGYoFYZa7
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

The Texans tried to go after L'Jarius Sneed early but the rookie stood tall. Man coverage on Fuller he matches him stride for stride, and good overall mixed coverage forces a big incompletion. pic.twitter.com/vYoC43ooRU
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

Chris Jones and Danna make this play happen. CJ95 blows up LG into the backfield while Danna stays disciplined on the edge. It was a first down for the Texans but Danna prevented an even bigger gain and showed his football IQ. pic.twitter.com/WwUiygHQ3Y
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

Overall tremendous team play here. The coverage downfield is outstanding and to make matters worse for Watson his RT didn't even touch Frank Clark. Clark flashes his hands then hits him with the duck move. Didn't get the play initially but his motor never stops and cnt. pic.twitter.com/Pn5DQRnA7u
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

Tyrann Mathieu showing off his pass rush moves leads to the first career interception for L'Jarius Sneed. Mike Danna also gets in on the action with a nice inside rush. pic.twitter.com/FCKIK7NdnZ
— Caleb James (@CJScoobs) September 17, 2020

The GMKC: Chiefs key matchups vs Los Angeles Chargers

The Chiefs will square off vs a divisional rival on Sunday. Get to know the key matchups to look for in the Sundays game.

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