5 things we learned in the Chiefs’ victory over the Chargers

On Thursday night, the Kansas City Chiefs opened their 2022 home schedule with a narrow 27-24 primetime victory over an AFC West rival: Los Angeles Chargers. Here are five things we learned from the game:

1. This team can get its knuckles bloody

Early on, this matchup wasn’t pretty. Heck, the entire first half was kind of ugly. The Chiefs came out flat on offense. Facing third-and-2 on their opening drive, head coach Andy Reid attempted to run the ball horizontally, giving the ball to wide receiver Mecole Hardman off the right end.