What better way to kick off Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season than with a matchup between two teams battling for the top of their division?
This week's "Thursday Night Football" features the Kansas City Chiefs (9-4) visiting the Los Angeles Chargers (8-5), with the teams occupying Nos. 1 and 2 places in the AFC West, respectively. Thanks to an ongoing six-game winning streak, the Chiefs have shaken off a slow start and shot to the top of the division.
Meanwhile, the Chargers are defending a winning run of their own after posting back-to-back victories ahead of Thursday's crucial encounter.
While the Chiefs may currently rule the roost in the AFC West, LA has the mental advantage of winning the previous two teams' meetings. The most recent matchup was a 30-24 victory for the Chargers in September that required a big fourth-quarter comeback, the memories of which now provide motivation for the Chiefs to avenge.
"We had (24) points with four turnovers," Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes said of his team's Week 3 loss to the Chargers. "We had a chance, especially late, to go down there, score points, and win it. We kept just turning the ball over. We understand that we have another chance at it. It's a big game."
Here's more info about the matchup, plus everything to know about how to watch "Thursday Night Football."
Who plays on "Thursday Night Football" this week?
- Matchup: Chiefs vs. Chargers
- Location: SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
The Chiefs lead the all-time series, 64-58-1.
What time is the Chiefs vs. Chargers game?
- Date: Thursday, December 16
- Kickoff time: 8:20 p.m. ET
The 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff time is standard for Thursday night games.
How to watch "Thursday Night Football" in Canada: TV, live stream
- TV channel: CTV2, TSN
- Live stream: DAZN
Chiefs vs. Chargers — like every NFL game during the 2021 season — is available on DAZN Canada.
DAZN Canada is the only place to watch NFL Game Pass, with access to every regular-season NFL game (including Monday, Thursday, Sunday afternoon via NFL Sunday Ticket, and Sunday night games) and every playoff matchup. Each game is available live and on-demand.
DAZN Canada is also where NFL fans can watch RedZone — every touchdown, every game, every Sunday.
The "Thursday Night Football" game between the Chiefs vs. Chargers is also available on CTV2 and TSN.