This game's spread implies a rushing game script for the Chiefs, who are favored by 3 points.Travis Kelce ranks as one of the worst TEs in the NFL at generating extra yardage, averaging a mere 3.53 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) last year while checking in at the 17th percentile.Last year, the daunting Los Angeles Chargers defense has yielded a puny 35.0 adjusted receiving yards per game versus opposing tight ends: the fewest in the league.Last year, the strong Chargers defense has yielded the 2nd-least adjusted yards-per-target in the NFL to opposing TEs: a feeble 6.2 yards.As it relates to safeties in defending pass-catchers, Los Angeles's collection of safeties has been excellent last year, ranking as the 4th-best in football.
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