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for AFC West supremacy Melvin Gordon Color Rush Jersey , Mike Murray gives you the lowdown on what to expect."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections San Diego Chargers Daily LinksSan Diego Chargers NewsSan Diego Chargers OffseasonSan Diego Chargers HistorySan Diego Chargers HumorChargers Game PreviewsChargers and Chiefs: What to expectNew,2commentsWith the Chargers and Chiefs set to lock horns in a battle for AFC West supremacy, Mike Murray gives you the lowdown on what to expect.ByMike MurrayDec 13, 2018,3:00pm PSTShareTweetShareShareChargers and Chiefs: What to expectGary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsWhile every fan wants to boast that his team is going to breeze past the opposition, I really don’t think that will happen tonight. Expect a close game. One reason it will be tight is that the talent on each side is evenly matched.Another reason is that these teams know each other. Neither team is going to roll out a new scheme that is totally going to baffle the other team.This game will most likely be decided by a handful of plays.With that in mind what here is what I think will be the difference makers.MistakesIn the first matchup with the Chiefs, the Chargers made plenty of mistakes. They gave up a punt return for a touchdown. They dropped passes. They blew coverages. And they fumbled a punt setting up an easy Kansas City score. The Chargers simply cannot afford these mistakes if they want to win.TurnoversBe sure that both teams will try and take care of the ball. Justin Jackson is going to need to be wary of defenders trying to take advantage of the rookie running back. While Rivers has had low interception numbers this year Austin Ekeler Color Rush Jersey , when he presses he makes mistakes. It will be important for the Chargers to keep it close so Phil doesn’t try to play hero ball. On the other side, Mahomes takes chances and under pressure sometimes makes bad decision. Joey Bosa and Ingram may have the biggest impact on turnovers tonight if they can pressure Mahomes into throwing interceptions.Also of note is that Mahomes has been prone to strip sacks.I wonder if Bosa has gotten that message.Slowing the Chiefs DownThe Chargers need to limit Hill and Kelce. The Chargers defense has changed a bit since game one.I expect this time around that Derwin James will be covering Kelce and lessen his impact in the game.As for Hill it will be interesting to see what the Chargers will do on defense against him. The Chargers need to be mindful of Hill on the big slant route and crossing routes.You cannot lose him in the shuffle.There is a good chance that this game comes down to the last possession or even the last play. Hopefully, that play will go in favor of the Chargers. 5 plays from the Ravens/Chargers: Bolts punched in the mouth - Kyle PoseyOn the final play, it’s the offensive line and their inability to make plays in space. Whether it’s over running or getting thrown out of the way. It’s been a problem most of the second half of the season and the Ravens highlighted that. I go over each of these in detail. See the video below.Melvin Ingram the consistent anchor for Chargers' defense - Eric Williams"He's played very well," Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said. "I know as a coaching staff we've asked our players to do some different things, different techniques maybe than they have in the past.NFL MVP Poll - Who our experts pick heading into Week 17 - Dan GrazianoRivers got one second-place vote and seven third-place votes. He's top-five in QBR, yards per attempt and passer rating Joey Bosa Color Rush Jersey , and he ranks seventh with 31 touchdown passes against just 10 interceptions. His Chargers are 11-3, and if they win this week and the Chiefs lose, they'll snatch that top AFC seed away from Mahomes & Co. at the finish line. Comeback victories in Pittsburgh and Kansas City in recent weeks have stamped this Chargers team as a dangerous Super Bowl contender, and the veteran QB is leading the way with maybe the deepest team he has ever had.NFL evaluators make picks on Week 17's best games - Mike Sando (insider)"There is too much turmoil in Denver and they do not have enough on offense," one of the insiders said.How the Chargers Can Prepare for the Playoffs This Week - Tyler GallagherAgainst the Ravens, Melvin Gordon looked effective, but he came limping off the field after a couple of carries. If he is not fully healthy by this weekend Forrest Lamp Color Rush Jersey , why not go with Justin Jackson and Detrez Newsome? The game against the Pittsburgh Steelers showed how effective that duo can be, so the Chargers should rely on them if Gordon is not 100 percent.Ravens bully Chargers: The good, the bad and the hopeful - Dennis J. HassellOn their first passing play, Rivers and Keenan Allen lost their sh*t with the refs — though Philip would probably say he lost his “shoot”.The proof is that on the very next play, Allen was still futilely yapping at the ref, and was not set. Penalty. This is called losing focus, and it is talked about incessantly by the coaching staff and players. Coach Lynn Mike Williams Color Rush Jersey , please tell Rivers that passion is like fire: it has a good side and a bad side. Keep your eyes on the prize, captain. And please reflect that that first quarter with your ranting was the Chargers’ worst.Social Media Information:BFTB Facebook Page: Click here to like our pageBFTB Twitter: Follow @BFTB_ChargersThe Lightning Round Twitter: Follow @Lightning_RoundThe Lightning Round Facebook: Click here to like our pageBFTB Manager: Richard Wade: Follow @RichardWade