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LA Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs Props – Best Team and Player Props to Bet

Eric Rosales

by Eric Rosales in NFL Football

Updated Sep 25, 2021 · 10:00 AM PDT

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce reacts to a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept.12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
  • The Kansas City Chiefs host the LA Chargers in Week 3 play
  • Last week’s prop picks: 1-4. Overall: 2-6, -4.21units
  • See the odds, spread, analysis, and best prop bets below

We definitely took our lumps in Week 2.

What we learned: the Tampa Bay offense is deep. Antonio Brown, who entered the game as one of the most consistent and dependable receivers of late, totaled just one catch for 17 yards, and Tampa still hung 48 on the Atlanta Falcons. We also learned that trying to predict rookies may prove difficult, especially those as talented as Kyle Pitts, who shredded his total receiving yards total in the first half.

Alas, it’s time to forge forward and work our way back into the black with an all-AFC West showdown in Kansas City, as the Chiefs host the upstart LA Chargers.

LA is a heavy road ‘dog in this one. Check out our preview here to get you set for the game. Read on if you’d like to dip your feet into player prop bets.

Chargers vs Chiefs Player Props

Passer Completions Passing Yards Passing TDs
Justin Herbert (LAC) 26.5 (Ov -130 / Un +100) 301.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 1.5 (Ov -210 / Un +155)
Patrick Mahomes (KC) 26.5 (Ov -120 / Un -110) 303.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 2.5 (Ov +105 / Un -140)
Rusher Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Longest Rush
Austin Ekeler (LAC) 12.5 (Ov -130 / Un +100) 54.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 13.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115)
Clyde-Edwards-Helaire (KC) 14.5 (Ov -110 / Un -120) 57.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 13.5 (Ov -125 / Un -110)
Justin Herbert (LAC) OFF 13.5 (Ov -110 / Un -120) OFF
Patrick Mahomes (KC) OFF 17.5 (Ov -110 / Un -120) 9.5 ( Ov -125 / Un -105)
Tyreek Hill (KC) OFF 2.5 (Ov -120 / Un -110) OFF
Receiver Receptions Receiving Yards Longest Reception
Austin Ekeler (LAC) 4.5 (Ov -155 / Un +115) 40.5 (Ov -110 / Un -120) 15.5 (Ov -120 / Un -110)
Clyde-Edwards-Helaire (KC) 2.5 (Ov +105 / Un -140) 14.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 9.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115)
Demarcus Robinson (KC) 2.5 (Ov +100 / Un -135) 27.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 15.5 ( Ov -120 / Un -110)
Jalen Guyton (LAC) 2.5 (Ov +125 / Un -165) 23.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 14.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115)
Jared Cook (LAC) 3.5 (Ov +100/ Un -130) 37.5 ( Ov -110 / Un -120) 17.5 (Ov -120 / Un -110)
Keenan Allen (LAC) 6.5 (Ov -135 / Un +105) 81.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 24.5 ( Ov -110 / Un -120)
Mecole Hardman (KC) 4.5 (Ov +120 / Un -160) 42.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 18.5 ( Ov -110 / Un -120)
Mike Williams (LAC) 5.5 (Ov -110 / Un -120) 68.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 23.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115)
Travis Kelce (KC) 7.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 88.5 ( Ov -110 / Un -120) 24.5 ( Ov -110 / Un -120)
Tyreek Hill (KC) 6.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 80.5 (Ov -115 / Un -115) 25.5 (Ov -120 / Un -110)

Odds taken Sept. 18 from DraftKings

Count on Kelce

What else can you say about the all-world play of the KC pass-catcher? He’s coming off a spectacular Week 2 performance against the Ravens, taking a short pass and picking his way through Baltimore’s defense for an electric 46-yard catch-and-run, part of a 7-catch, 109-yard receiving night with a TD.

In fact, in his last 10 regular season games, Kelce has had at least six receptions, while getting double-digit targets in his seven of those games. He’s crossed this game’s projected total seven of those times as well. After Tyreek Hill went for nearly 200 yards receiving in their Week 1 win over the Browns, he was bottled up in Week 2’s loss to the Ravens.

Look for the Chargers to use that formula, which should mean plenty of opportunities for Kelce in the middle of the field.

Pick:

  • Kelce OVER 88.5 receiving yards (1 unit to win 0.91units)

Bring Out the Backs

There’s plenty of weaknesses on the Kansas City defense, but the biggest one is their porous run defense.

The Chiefs have surrendered a league-high 404 yards rushing and seven majors already, while giving up a staggering six yards per carry, the only team in the NFL to reach that plateau.

Granted, KC has opened against two of the most dominant run games in the Browns and Ravens. Conversely, Chargers’ back Austin Ekeler has faced an inspired Cowboys defense, and a stout Washington front enroute to an average of 55.5 yards across two games. He should see some open space and crush that over.

On the other end, I don’t know how much more the Chiefs want to lean on their second-year back in Edwards-Helaire. He’s been a brutal start to the year, totaling just 89 yards across 27 carries. That includes a backbreaking fumble that led to a Baltimore win.

The Chargers aren’t great defensively against the run, as they’re second-last to the Chiefs in rush yards per game (5.6), but I expect CEH’s leash to be shorter, while keeping the ball in Patrick Mahomes’ hands. It’s by far the Chiefs’ best option. And in the business of winning games, Andy Reid won’t be worrying about run-pass balance.

Picks:

  • Ekeler OVER 54.5 rushing yards (0.5 units to win 0.435 units)
  • Edwards-Helaire UNDER 57.5 rushing yards (0.5 units to win 0.435 units)

More Mahomes

Just a quick one here: anytime the league’s most electrifying player has plus-odds on a prop bet, you’ve got to entertain it.

Mahomes has tossed for three TDs in each of his first two starts, yet he’s +100 to surpass that against LA. Sure, he’s only ever gone over that total once in five career games against the Chargers.

LA’s defense has surrendered just 177 yards passing and 19 points per game to start the year, including neutralizing a potent Dallas Cowboys passing attack in a loss last week.

But with a less-than-stellar run attack, and the two-time AFC Champions staring up at both the Broncos and Raiders, Mahomes rises to the occasion.

Pick:

  • Mahomes OVER 2.5 TD passes (1 unit to win 1 unit)

Chargers vs Chiefs Scoring Props

Player First Touchdown Scorer Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Tyreek Hill (KC) +650 -140
Travis Kelce (KC) +650 -140
Clyde-Edwards-Helaire (KC)
+850 -105
Austin Ekeler (LAC) +1000 +120
Mike Williams (LAC) +1200 +150
Mecole Hardman (KC) +1200 +150
Keenan Allen (LAC) +1300 +170
Jared Cook (LAC) +1400 +190
Demarcus Robinson (KC) +1600 +225
Patrick Mahomes (KC) +1800 +240
Justin Herbert (LAC) +2200 +330

Who Scores?

Thanks to our friends at DraftKings for these updated stats for TD scorers. Ekeler (+120) has scored a major in three of the last four LA games, while Mike Williams (+150) has found paydirt in three straight games.

Over on the KC side, Kelce (-140) has scored at least a TD in each of his last eight games against AFC competition, while Tyreek Hill (-140) has scored a major in four of his last games against AFC West competition.

Let’s take our chances with the plus bets here, and try to gain you the most bang for your buck.

  • Pick: Ekeler to score anytime TD (1 unit to win 1.20 units)
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