Where to watch Chargers-Chiefs Week 6 NFL for free today

The Kansas City Chiefs host the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. The game will air on CBS, which you can stream free on DIRECTV.

Today’s matchup: Los Angeles Chargers (0-5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0)

When: Sunday, Oct. 18, 4:25 p.m. ET

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV (free trial)

DIRECTV (free trial) and FuboTV (free trial) both offer CBS for virtually the same price. Fubo’s “Pro” package costs $88.99, while DIRECTV’s “Entertainment” package is $89.99. Both options offer a free trial and money off the first month of subscription. Your free trial will start once you create an account.

The Kansas City Chiefs return from their bye as the AFC’s only unbeaten team, hosting the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City is 4-0, while Los Angeles has fallen to 0-5 after a 23-17 loss to Denver, its worst start in more than two decades.

Patrick Mahomes has the Chiefs looking more explosive offensively. He has thrown for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns, while running back Kenneth Walker III has added 537 rushing yards. Kansas City has also rediscovered its downfield passing game while Mahomes has remained productive as a runner following last season’s knee injury.

For the Chargers, the biggest concern is protecting Justin Herbert and avoiding turnovers. Herbert has 937 passing yards with five touchdowns and seven interceptions, and only Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson has been sacked more entering Week 6.

The matchup hinges on whether Los Angeles can pressure Mahomes while keeping Herbert clean. The Chargers have generated 11 sacks despite their record, but offensive mistakes have repeatedly undercut their defense. Against a rested Chiefs team, another turnover-heavy performance could make an upset difficult to sustain.

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