Chargers News: Expert Picks LA as Only Team That Can Take Down Defending Champs

Could LA be the team to slay the dragon that is the Kansas City Chiefs?

The Los Angeles Chargers will be heading into the 2023 season with hopes of capturing their first division title since 2009. Since then, the teams to beat have been the Denver Broncos and, as of late, the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have dominated the AFC West since 2016, and there is no sign of them slowing down.

However, the Chargers hope to turn things around this season as they will do their best to slay the dragon that is the Chiefs and their superstar QB Patrick Mahomes. According to Bet MGM, it won't be an easy task as the Chiefs have the best odds to win the division at -160. Your LA Chargers have the second-best odds of winning the division at +340. It will be an uphill battle, but the Bolts have built a formidable team, and because of that, NFL columnist for Last Word on Sports David Latham believes the Cahrgers are the only team able to take down Kansas City for the division. 

If anyone is going to take down the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023, it’s going to be the Los Angeles Chargers. On paper, this team has everything you need to win a division: an elite quarterback, a strong supporting cast, and a solid enough defense. Last year, this team won 10 games despite serious injuries on offense and arguably the worst offensive coordinator in football. Kellen Moore is a significant upgrade and should bring out the best in Herbert and the offense. While Brandon Staley might be on the hot seat, this team has what it takes to challenge the Chiefs for the division. While they shouldn’t be the favorites, their odds of winning the AFC West should be much higher than this. If you’re going to place a bet, this is the team to bet on.

I thought the Chargers were ready to take the leap last season, but the Chiefs proved that to be wrong; however, this season is as good as any to take advantage of their youth, playmakers, and talent. 

LA has all the tools to get it done; they have the quarterback, the offensive weapons, and the superstars on defense to finally get over the hump. Their sights are set higher than just the division, but the road to a Super Bowl starts with conquering the AFC West and place Mahomes in a place he's never been in, second place in the division.