SAN DIEGO -- Worst to first? Not this year. The Chargers will be improved, but are at least a year away in terms of talent on the roster in order to realistically compete for a playoff spot in the AFC West, a division dominated by talented defenses. San Diego has the best quarterback in the division in Philip Rivers and an improving young defense, but they still will struggle to score points.
Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 11, at Kansas City Chiefs, 1 p.m.
The Chargers have lost three of their last five games in Kansas City.