ESPN's Computer Predicts Winner Of Chiefs vs. Chargers Week 1 Game
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season will be here before you know it.
The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to take on the Los Angeles Chargers in the first Friday night game of the 2025 NFL regular season. Kansas City and Los Angeles will be playing overseas in Brazil. The contest is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. E.T. on Friday, Sept. 5, with the game airing live on YouTube.
Ahead of the Week 1 showdown between the AFC West foes, the ESPN computer model, Football Power Index, released its pick for the game.
ESPN's computer model likes the Kansas City Chiefs to take down the Los Angeles Chargers in their first game of the season.
The Football Power Index is giving Kansas City a 56.9 percent chance of winning the game. Meanwhile, it's giving Los Angeles just a 42.8 percent chance of pulling off the upset on that Friday night.
It could be the final ride for Travis Kelce, who announced earlier this year that he would be playing at least one more season.
"I think the biggest thing is that I f------ love playing the game of football," he said. "I love playing. I still feel like I can play it at a high level and possibly at a higher level than I did last year. I don't think it was my best outing. I think I let my guys down in a lot more moments than I helped them, especially if you look at my track record and how I've been in years past. I want to give it a good run. I got a bad taste in my mouth in how I ended last year and how well I was playing and how accountable I was to the people around me.
"I love so many people in Kansas City, both in that facility, in the community, and it's home for me now. I don't want to leave that life yet. I put in a lot of hard work and I put in a lot of focus into being the best that I can for K.C. Last year it didn't end well for us. I just feel like there's a responsibility in me to play out the contract that I initially signed, to give Kansas City and the Chiefs organization everything that I've got, and that's what I'm going to do, man."
Kickoff between Kansas City and Los Angeles is set for 8 p.m. E.T. on Sept. 5.
ESPN's Computer Predicts Winner Of Chiefs vs. Chargers Week 1 Game first appeared on The Spun on Aug 11, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Aug 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
13 minutes ago
- USA Today
The Athletic's Dianna Russini gives latest update on Bills-James Cook contract talks
The Buffalo Bills and their ongoing saga with running back James Cook took another twist on Tuesday... but this time for the better. Amid contract talks with the team, the Pro Bowler sat out four practices plus the Bills' preseason opener against the New York Giants. While it seemed like that would continue, it did not. On Tuesday, Cook was at practice. He showed up and even was a full participant in the workout with his team. It's unclear how or when the contract extension discussions will conclude, but that feels like a move could be inching closer. Time will tell. The Athletic's NFL insider in Dianni Russini did provide a bit of positive news on Tuesday to go along with Cook showing up to practice. According to Russini, it feels more like "when" will a deal will be agreed to. "I'm not overly concerned," Russini said. "Because now we're at that time [of the NFL season]." Russini's full report can be found below:
Yahoo
21 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Social media reactions to Steelers DT Cam Heyward's contract dispute
The contract stalemate between the PIttsburgh Steelers and defensive tackle Cam Heyward extended completely through training camp and is threatening to spill over into the regular season. To summarize, Heyward signed a contract extension last offseason, didn't think it was good enough and after a big 2024 season wants a big raise. Meanwhile, the Steelers seem content with not paying Heyward and see if he blinks or sits out games despite having already been paid $13 million this season. In going over social media, it seems the Steelers fanbase isn't as unified in Heyward's cause as they were for edge defender T.J. Watt. Here are some reactions from social media. The sticking points for fans with Heyward is about his comments he made prior to Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers in comparison to his comments about his own contract situation. Many fans also note how much money Heyward has made in his career and feel no sympathy for his plight, demanding even more millions. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Social media reactions to Steelers DT Cam Heyward's contract dispute
Miami Herald
34 minutes ago
- Miami Herald
HBCU Football's Best Begin Race for Deacon Jones Trophy
The race for HBCU football's top individual honor is officially on. The Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF) has released its 2025 Watch List for the Black College Football Player of the Year Award, spotlighting 50 of the most talented HBCU football players today. Presented annually to the most outstanding college football player from a Historically Black College or University, the award comes with one of the sport's most prestigious prizes - the Deacon Jones Trophy. This year's Watch List features talent from across the HBCU football landscape: SWAC – 18 playersMEAC – 11 playersSIAC – 10 playersCIAA – 8 playersOVC – 2 playersCAA – 1 player Since its creation in 2016, the award has been claimed by some of the biggest names in recent HBCU football history. Former North Carolina A&T and NFL running back Tarik Cohen was the inaugural winner, followed by two-time Bowie State QB Amir Hall, Tennessee State WR Chris Rowland, and Alabama A&M QB Aqeel Glass - who claimed both the Spring and Fall 2021 awards. Shedeur Sanders took home the 2022 honor before heading to the NFL, while Davius Richard (North Carolina Central) and Jeremy Moussa (Florida A&M) shared the award in 2023. Last year, Jada Byers of Virginia Union stood alone as the 2024 winner. Four finalists will be named at the end of the 2025 season, and the winner will be revealed during halftime of the 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl at Tulane University's Yulman Stadium on February 21, 2026. The event - broadcast live on NFL Network - will also celebrate Black culture, history, and opportunity, highlighted by the country's largest HBCU Career Fair. BCFHOF co-founder and NFL legend Doug Williams says the award carries more than just a stat sheet's worth of weight. "The Black College Football Player of the Year Award honors the talent, dedication, and spirit of today's HBCU football players. These young men uphold a proud legacy and inspire future generations to dream bigger and aspire for greatness." Fellow co-founder James Harris connected the trophy to the man it's named after - Hall of Fame pass-rusher David "Deacon" Jones. "Deacon's greatness wasn't just in his dominance on the field, but in the way he inspired others through his leadership, integrity, and commitment to excellence." In the ever-growing spotlight on HBCU football, being on this list is more than another preseason accolade. It's a signal to NFL scouts, media outlets, and fans that these players are the best of the best. With talent spread across every conference - from powerhouse SWAC programs to rising CIAA and SIAC squads - the 2025 race for the Deacon Jones Trophy is shaping up to be one of the most competitive yet. The stage is set. The watch is on. And for HBCU football's elite, the chase for Player of the Year just became very real. The post HBCU Football's Best Begin Race for Deacon Jones Trophy appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
