Kansas City Chiefs And The Los Angeles Chargers Clash In São Paulo, Brazil.

The NFL heads back to São Paulo, Brazil in its global expansion push, this time former champions Kansas City Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Friday, September 5 at 12:00AM GMT. The South America fans will be treated to a divisional rivalry that could have playoff implications down the road, one thing we know for certain is, the São Paulo fans always bring the energy to the stadium.

The chiefs will look to continue their dominance and finish on top of their division. Last year’s 15 and 2 record outscores the chiefs ability to pull-off a win even in the toughest of games. With their eyes firmly set on reaching another Superbowl, the Chiefs front man, Patrick Mahomes, will once again have to play at an extremely high level and push all his weapons to their absolute max.

Speaking of weapons, Travis Kelce, though aging, remains a reliable target, and the Chiefs’ defense has quietly become a stabilizing force. Other weapons Patrick Mahomes will work with is the speedy (WR) Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown and Juju Smith Schuster. The running back (RB) core of Isaiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and Elijah Mitchell will also play a vital role in the KC Chiefs offensive.

The Chargers, meanwhile, are banking on Herbert’s big arm and playmaking ability to spark an offense that has often been criticized for underachieving despite its talent. With wide receivers Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen providing options downfield, Los Angeles will be eager to test Kansas City’s secondary early and often.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert will also look to beat his nemesis Patrick Mahomes who has outplayed him 7-wins to 1-loss in previous games. Hopefully, Justin has all his weapons ready to go including the ever impressive Najee Harris, who is coming off an eye injury from a fireworks incident. While Najee Harris is expected to play, his conditioning is in questioned as he hasn’t participated in training camp.

For Kansas City, winning in Brazil reinforces their global superstar image and establishes early control in the AFC West. For the Chargers, a statement win over Mahomes and the Chiefs would not only energize their fan base back home but also set the tone for a season where Herbert is expected to prove he belongs among the league’s elite.

The travel fatigue and humidity of Sao Paulo will also play a pivotal role in determining which team is ready to challenge the champions of the league.