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The Los Angeles Dodgers face uncomfortable decisions after the Milwaukee Brewers swept them out of the NLCS. Rebuilding an entire roster would be an overreaction, but bringing back familiar names without reassessing their reliability would be another mistake. Blake Treinen is the pending free agent Los Angeles should avoid re-signing.

That recommendation is not a dismissal of Treinen’s contributions. It reflects the difference between appreciating a veteran’s history and projecting what he can provide next season. At 38, coming off another injury-interrupted campaign, he represents a gamble the Dodgers should decline.

Los Angeles needs a bullpen built around availability, not the possibility that another rehabilitation process will restore a familiar late-inning option. Treinen’s 2026 season supplies enough warning signs to justify moving on.

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Blake Treinen’s injury history makes another reunion too riskyMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Treinen finished the regular season with a respectable 3.64 ERA, 31 strikeouts and one save across 36 appearances. However, those appearances covered only 29 2/3 innings, limiting how much responsibility the Dodgers could realistically place on him.

The sequence of injuries matters more than the surface ERA. Treinen returned from the 60-day injured list on September 2 after missing substantial time with elbow inflammation. Later that month, a right-shoulder injury suffered while warming up ended his season.

That progression makes another guaranteed commitment difficult to defend. The Dodgers would not simply be betting on recovery from one isolated problem. They would be betting that an aging pitcher can withstand a full season after separate elbow and shoulder interruptions.

The latest injury’s long-term consequences remain uncertain, and there is no basis to declare Treinen finished. But uncertainty itself matters when constructing a championship bullpen. Los Angeles cannot reserve important innings for someone whose availability may remain unresolved.

His performance also warrants a closer look. Treinen allowed a 1.42 WHIP in 2026, meaning he surrendered that many walks and hits per inning. His walk rate was 10%, while his strikeout rate was 23.8%. Those numbers do not describe an untouchable late-inning weapon.

The issue is cumulative risk: limited innings, repeated injuries and indicators less reassuring than his ERA.

The Dodgers should spend that roster spot on dependable innings

Moving on from Treinen would not solve every bullpen problem. It would, however, establish the right offseason principle: prioritize pitchers who can shoulder meaningful workloads rather than relying on recognizable names to rediscover their peak.

That distinction matters because several Dodgers relievers are approaching free agency, including Evan Phillips, Alex Vesia, Brusdar Graterol, Kris Bubic and Eric Lauer. Los Angeles must evaluate the entire group rather than treating each potential reunion as an isolated sentimental decision.

The preferred replacement profile should be straightforward: recent durability, reliable strike throwing and the ability to handle different leverage situations. A less celebrated arm who consistently takes the ball could offer more practical value than another rehabilitation-dependent signing.

There is also an opportunity cost beyond salary. A guaranteed major-league deal occupies roster space and can influence which younger pitchers receive extended opportunities. The Dodgers should preserve room to evaluate emerging options instead of building their relief plan around uncertain returns.

Treinen could still help another club if healthy. That possibility does not obligate Los Angeles to absorb the risk again. After October’s disappointment, the smarter decision is to thank a valued veteran and build a more dependable bullpen.

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Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth (calf) could play in Week 6's game versus the New Orleans Saints, according to multiple sources. He had been added to the injury report with a questionable designation due to a minor calf injury Saturday, Oct. 17, but there appears to be optimism that it won't keep him out of action.

SOURCE: Ian Rapoport - NFL Network

Why It Matters: If Freiermuth is cleared to play, he should see a handful of targets and can be deployed as a TE2 option in fantasy leagues. He is coming off a Week 5 performance against the Indianapolis Colts where he had five catches for 44 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pat Freiermuth could play in Week 6

New York Yankees closer David Bednar

The New York Yankees have to make a decision on David Bednar's future this offseason.

He is a free agent and was a very important part of the Yankees' bullpen this season. He should have plenty of interest in free agency, but the reliever market is always volatile. He had a 2.47 ERA and notched 35 saves. The two-time All-Star has a 2.39 ERA in the last two seasons, and the New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees will hit him with a qualifying offer.

"The Yankees are expected to extend the $23.15M qualifying offer to free-agent closer David Bednar, who had a terrific year, sources say,” Heyman wrote on Thursday.

The Yankees will surely be involved in Bednar's free agency, looking to lock him up for at least a couple of years. However, the qualifying offer secures the Yankees a chance to keep Bednar on a one-year deal should his market not materialize the way he wants. At the very least, the Yankees will at least get draft compensation if he rejects the qualifying offer and leaves.

Bednar is a steady force as the Yankees' closer, and if they lose him, they will have to find a way to replace him. There's no real replacement ready on the team, so they may have to find one in free agency. The easiest path to ensuring the bullpen is elite again next year is to re-sign Bednar.

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Week 7 of the college football season is in the books, and now we wait to see how the weekend’s games will impact the latest rankings after a historic flurry of upsets in the top 25. For the first time, five of the top seven teams in the AP Top 25 poll were upset.

There will be several shake-ups at the top of the new poll later this afternoon, but luckily, one AP Top 25 voter who always shares some early insight into how things could play out is respected media veteran Brett McMurphy, who is transparent enough to share his ballot each and every week.

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On Sunday, McMurphy released his rankings for Week 8, with the Miami Hurricanes taking over the No. 1 spot after surviving Florida State in double overtime. BYU, meanwhile, climbs to No. 2 after upsetting Notre Dame with the help of some controversial calls down the stretch.

Oct 9, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars cheer squad performs between the third and fourth quarter of a game against the Iowa State Cyclones at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Falling out of McMurphy’s rankings this week were the Oklahoma State Cowboys, Missouri Tigers, and Mississippi State Bulldogs, while the Northwestern Wildcats, Florida Gators, and New Mexico Lobos entered the top 25.

We will find out the official rankings when the AP Top 25 poll is released at approximately 2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 11. Until then, you can view McMurphy’s full ballot here.

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AP Top 25 Poll – Brett McMurphy’s Top 10 After Week 7Oct 17, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) celebrates with quarterback Darian Mensah (10) after a touchdown during the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

1. Miami Hurricanes (6-0)
2. BYU Cougars (6-0)
3. Georgia Bulldogs (6-1)
4. Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1)
5. Ole Miss Rebels (5-1)
6. Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-0)
7. UCLA Bruins (6-0)
8. Tennessee Volunteers (6-1)
9. Indiana Hoosiers (6-1)
10. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-1)

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‘It's All Theatre,’ ‘Every Play Should Be Reviewable’ — Fans Demand Accountability After Ex-NFL DT Makes Bombshell Allegation on Officials 'Rigging' Games

There have been some claims that NFL games may be swayed by officiating decisions, as a single penalty or missed call can heavily change the course of a game. Fans have also repeatedly raised concerns about the consistency of refereeing, with controversial decisions and questions about accountability remaining hot topics of debate.

Meanwhile, former NFL defensive tackle Breiden Fehoko sparked the discussion once again after making a serious allegation about officials, prompting reactions from fans.

NFL Fans Set Record Straight After Breiden Fehoko’s Allegations

During last season’s game between the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers, Fehoko criticized officials over a controversial offensive pass interference penalty against Detroit and a subsequent touchdown ruling.

Fehoko also spoke on the potential influence of gambling, claiming that he had tried to expose the truth about officiating and suggesting that betting companies held more sway than fans realized.

Last month, Fehoko again called for changes to the league’s officiating system following a controversial defensive pass-interference call during a late-game sequence between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos. He advocated for the NFL to introduce a penalty-challenge system similar to the one used in the NBA.

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Fehoko has never been one to hold back when he disagrees with something in sports, and he continued that trend on Saturday with another explosive allegation.

“I won’t even be quiet about it no more. When I played in the NFL we all knew officials were rigging games certain ways. It happens at the college ranks. Last year when I put the NFL on blast about it they threatened to pull my pension. (Expletive) em. The world deserves to know,” Fehoko posted on X.

Fehoko’s tweet raised serious questions, but some fans were not surprised by his allegations.

“It’s all theater, my brother. None of it (NFL or college) is real,” one said.

“Are we even surprised at this point, though? Combined with the fact they shoving gambling ads on our TVs on a daily or weekly basis, it’s more than an open secret that sports are rigged,” a fan said.

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“It’s so obvious. It’s difficult to watch sports the older I get,” a sports fan page named Cold Brew Takes wrote.

Fehoko’s latest comments came shortly after BYU’s controversial 28-24 win over Notre Dame, which ended with no defensive pass-interference flag on a pass intended for Jaden Greathouse. Questions were also raised about whether one second should have remained on the clock.

That came weeks after another major college-football officiating controversy involving Michigan and Western Michigan, in which the NCAA later acknowledged that instant-replay protocols were not properly followed.

Meanwhile, other fans used Fehoko’s comments to renew calls for greater officiating transparency and expanded replay reviews.

“I’ll say this…every play should be reviewable, but keep the same amount of reviews a team has. In addition, let teams throw challenge flags on penalties if they choose, and also under 2 minutes in the half. There’s too much online betting to ignore it,” a fan wrote.

A Philadelphia Eagles fan also jokingly called for investigative journalist Pablo Torre to look into the matter.

“It’s time to call in the big dog for a thorough investigation, PabloTorre,” one said.

However, a distinction remains between officiating mistakes and deliberate manipulation. So whether Fehoko’s latest comments prompt more scrutiny of the league’s officiating practices remains to be seen.

This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.

Did we just have the wildest Saturday in college football history?

Week 7 of the 2026 season was a juicy one, and it ended up being a day for the books. The day was highlighted by top-10 battles that featured the major Big Ten battle between Ohio State and Indiana and BYU playing one of its biggest home games ever with Notre Dame visiting.

REQUIRED READING: Ohio State, Miami, BYU headline college football winners and losers of wild Week 7

Even though we were guaranteed to see some top-10 teams lose, we saw a whole lot more than were expected, resulting in a historic Saturday we hadn't seen in the history of the sport.

So who was left standing?

It was a shame to miss out on the action-packed day, but if you weren't able to catch the full day of must-watch TV, don't worry, as USA TODAY Sports gives you all the results of the games featuring top 25 teams and other notable matchups.

College football scores yesterday for Week 7 games

• Auburn 27, No. 1 Georgia 24
• No. 8 BYU 28, No. 2 Notre Dame 24
• No. 3 Miami 43, Florida State 35 (2OT)
• No. 5 Ohio State 19, No. 4 Indiana 15
• Florida 27, No. 6 Texas 24
• No. 14 Tennessee 26, No. 7 Alabama 10
• No. 9 Texas Tech 53, Arizona State 25
• No. 10 Mississippi 31, No. 13 Missouri 3
• No. 11 Utah 27, Colorado 24
• No. 12 UCLA 17, Wisconsin 7
• No. 17 Kentucky 21, Oklahoma 13
• No. 18 Houston 35, No. 20 Oklahoma State 32
• No. 21 LSU 31, No. 19 Mississippi State 0
• No. 22 SMU 23, Virginia 13
• No. 23 Wake Forest 41, California 7
• No. 25 Oregon 17, Nebraska 14
• Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21
• Kansas State 35, Kansas 24
• Boston College 27, Pittsburgh 21
• Virginia Tech 34, Georgia Tech 24
• West Virginia 45, Cincinnati 42
• North Carolina 24, Duke 20
• Michigan 21, Penn State 18
• Arkansas 31, Vanderbilt 21
• TCU 17, Baylor 6
• Louisville 34, Syracuse 26
• Oregon 17, Nebraska 14
• Washington 38, Purdue 26 (Friday)
• James Madison 49, Georgia State 22

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: College football scores yesterday: Results, who won top 25, notable games

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1. Poll: Americans are anxious, pessimistic and deeply unhappy with Trump ahead of the midterms  NBC News
2. Trump approval hits record low, handing Democrats a clear midterm edge  The Washington Post
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1. Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery  NPR
2. Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after cancer surgery  Reuters
3. Pope Leo Addresses the Faithful a Day After Leaving the Hospital  The New York Times
4. Pope’s surgeon: No clinical reason to cancel visit to South America  Vatican News
5. Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery  National Catholic Reporter

How overhead projectors took over your classroom  The Verge

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4. Even with Notre Dame-BYU blown calls, Irish can’t dispute their top-to-bottom failure  The New York Times
5. No. 8 Cougars Hold on to Win All-Timer over No. 2 Irish 28-24  BYU Athletics

1. Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery  Reuters
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1. U.S. taking Putin’s side would be a ‘historic mistake,’ says Zelenskyy  NBC News
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Köln plot January reinforcements with Leeds striker among targets

1. FC Köln are reportedly planning to sign at least two players in the January transfer window, with Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha among their potential targets as they look to address several injury-related problems.

According to “Bild”, the Bundesliga side are prioritising reinforcements in attack and defence ahead of the second half of the season. The club have already ruled out signing a free agent as a short-term solution after assessing the available options. "We are scouting the market. That's our job," Cologne's managing director for sport, Thomas Kessler, said to “Sky” on Friday.

Cologne are particularly short of options up front following the long-term absences of Ragnar Ache, who is struggling with a muscle injury, and Thijs Dallinga, who has suffered an ACL tear.

Ianis Stoica, who plays for Portuguese side Estrela Amadora, has also been linked with a move to the Billy Goats. However, Bild reportedly considers the Romanian winger a less suitable option because he is not a natural centre-forward.

Instead, Lukas Nmecha is said to be a more interesting candidate. The 27-year-old currently plays for Leeds United and has previous Bundesliga experience from his time at Wolfsburg.

Cologne's problems extend beyond their attack, with the club also reportedly looking to strengthen their defence in January.

The Billy Goats have conceded 11 goals in their first six league matches. Centre-back Rav van den Berg remains sidelined with a muscle injury, while Timo Hübers is recovering from a serious knee injury. Summer signing Luka Lochoshvili, who arrived from 1. FC Nürnberg, has also reportedly struggled to adapt to the increased pace and quality of the Bundesliga.

Cologne spent €25.65 million on new signings during the summer transfer window, while generating around €18 million in player sales.

Although the club have demonstrated a willingness to invest in the squad, securing multiple reinforcements in January could prove challenging, particularly if they pursue Nmecha.

Simon Wood makes one change to XI for top-two clash

Kellamergh Park is the venue for Leeds United Women’s major test this afternoon, paying visit to second-placed AFC Fylde Women in the FA Women’s National League Division One North.

Ahead of kick-off, Simon Wood has named his starting XI for the clash between the league’s top two sides, making one change.

In goal for the Whites is Holly Mears, behind an ever-present back four of Alayna Millard, skipper Shauna Legge, Emily Cassidy and Darcie Greene.

In midfield, Alice Hughes and Monique Watson are joined by Ella Harris, replacing Brittany Sanderson in the XI who drops to the bench.

Manning the flanks are Drew Greene and Chloe Dixon, supporting league top goalscorer Amy Woodruff leading the line.

On the bench, Charlotte Oates is joined by Sanderson, Kath Smith, Izzy Dean, Ava Spencer-Smith and Abi Coley.

Action from Kellamergh Park gets underway at 2pm. Supporters can follow the action live on leedsunited.com HERE.

Starting XI: Mears (GK), Legge (C), Watson, Cassidy, Hughes, Drew Greene, Dixon, Woodruff, Harris, Millard, Darcie Greene.

Substitutes: Oates (GK), Sanderson, Smith, Dean, Spencer-Smith, Coley.

Chelsea confirm surgery on a second first team player this week

Emi Martinez faces a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his fractured jaw from yesterday’s game.

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A good win for Chelsea against Everton yesterday was marred by the horrible scenes in the second half when Blues goalkeeper Emi Martinez had a sickening mid-air collision with Toffees defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

Martinez was down on the pitch for more than ten minutes before being stretchered off, and at that point the injury could have been a skull fracture, a broken neck or something else potentially career ending.

After the game Xabi Alonso wasn’t able to give much of an update, but today we finally have a statement from Chelsea explaining the Argentine’s situation.

Martinez faces a spell on the sidelines after jaw surgery

Emi Martinez has a sickening clash with Jarrad Branthwaite. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

A statement on the club website said that Martinez “has undergone successful surgery on a fractured jaw.”

“Martinez was injured following a collision midway through the second half of our 2-0 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday.

“Martinez was taken to hospital for further assessment, which confirmed a fractured jaw that required surgery. Everyone at Chelsea wishes Emi a speedy recovery and will support him throughout.”

It’s not clear how long the recovery time will be – we’re sure the speculation will begin soon. But it’s surely going to be a month or so at least.

In other news…

Xabi Alonso has made it clear that he’s very confident in Mike Penders to step in and cover for Martinez while he’s out.

We also got an update on the status of Martinez from Alonso after the game after his horrible injury.

Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

The Kansas City Chiefs are doing their homework on wide receivers after the injuries to Tyquan Thornton (dislocated ankle) and Rashee Rice (hamstring).

The Cheetah, Tyreek Hill, felt inevitable a couple of week ago — but now? The team has a decision to make before the November 10 trade deadline. If Kansas City elects to trade for a wideout, the Hill reunion may not happen after all.

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What I’m hearing: Hurts’ blood-clot questions, Shedeur’s future, Micah Parsons’ return, trade deadline rumors | The Athletic

As it stands now, I don’t get the sense the Chiefs are in a rush to sign Tyreek Hill. I haven’t had anyone rule it out after Tuesday’s civil-trial verdict; a Miami jury found Hill liable for two counts of battery against his estranged wife. And our Adam Kilgore laid out the nuances involved with potentially signing Hill in his excellent Thursday piece.

I would expect the Chiefs to lean on a young receiver such as Jalen Royals in the short term as the team continues to sniff around the wide-receiver trade market. If Kansas City deals for a speedy receiver before the Nov. 10 deadline, I would take that as a negative development for a Hill reunion.

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Stat to know: The Chargers’ defense has eight takeaways this season, tied for the fifth most in the NFL. That’s the most takeaways by an 0-5 team since the 2015 Lions, who had nine. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Herbert will average under 3 air yards per attempt. The Chargers already have the lowest average depth of target in the league (4.2), but now they are going against a Chiefs defense that also gives up one of the lowest air yards per attempt to opponents (6.4). — Walder

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Mahomes is back to playing at a high level, though, helped by the success of free-agent acquisition Kenneth Walker III in the Chiefs’ backfield. They’re hitting deep passes as they were during Mahomes’ early days in the league, and the fact he’s been able to scramble, create and run the Kansas City offense without his knee causing any issues has put everyone in their building at ease.

His counterpart, Justin Herbert, has been a microcosm – or a big reason for – many of the Chargers’ problems. He’s tied with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye for the most interceptions in the league, and only the Browns’ Deshaun Watson has been sacked more entering Week 6.

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A trend that plagued the Chiefs in 2025 was their inability to close out games, as evidenced by Kansas City’s 1-9 mark in one-possessions contests. Well, at least so far this year, that tendency appears to have turned around.

Kansas City is already 2-0 in one-possession games this season, and at the core of the Chiefs’ 4-0 start overall has been its collective performance in the fourth quarter, where Kansas City owns the third-best scoring margin (+19) in the NFL. Specifically, the Chiefs have yet to commit a fourth-quarter turnover while yielding just one sack.

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Kenneth Walker vs. the Chargers’ rush defense

At this point in the season, any matchup involving Kenneth Walker deserves attention. He led the NFL in rushing with 537 yards through four games, averaging 6.2 yards per carry, while seemingly forcing double-digit missed tackles every week. 

Los Angeles is allowing 4.36 yards per carry to opposing rushers this season, ranking 19th in the league. Walker has rushed for over 170 yards in two of his four outings this season, including 177 against the Raiders just two weeks ago, giving the Chiefs a major edge on Sunday.

Around the NFL

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on IR due to blood clot, expected to be out indefinitely | ESPN

The move will sideline the star quarterback indefinitely, according to sources. The Eagles, who officially announced the move Saturday afternoon, were waiting to make a roster decision until after consulting with medical experts, according to sources.

Ever since Hurts started dealing with the superficial blood clot in his calf, the Eagles have been attempting to explore every option and gather as much information as possible. Hurts has met with doctors and had others review his blood clot and weigh in with their knowledge.

Bears QB Caleb Williams (hamstring) expected to start Sunday vs. Falcons | NFL Network

Chicago is planning to start Caleb Williams against the host Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday.

Williams, a full practice participant through the week, was designated as questionable on Friday. He’s missed the prior three weeks with a hamstring injury. 

During his absence, the Bears won in Week 3 with Case Keenum under center versus the Philadelphia Eagles, won again the following week with Tyson Bagent starting against the New York Jets, and faltered in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers with Bagent starting, struggling and getting benched late for Keenum.

As NFL prepares to stage Steelers-Saints in Paris, local unrest intensifies | Pro Football Talk

On Saturday, more than 1,200 arrests were made after an “escalation in violence” that occurred with roughly 550,000 citizens protesting.

The demonstrations, sparked by concerns regarding conditions in schools and the cost of living, have lingered for weeks.

Said the NFL on Wednesday: “We’re excited for the first-ever regular season game in Paris, and preparations continue as scheduled for NFL events and the game at Stade de France on October 25. As we do for every NFL game, including our international games, we work closely with local authorities and partners on all operational and security matters. We look forward to welcoming fans to Paris later this month.”

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Kingdom Keys: 3 Keys to a Chiefs victory over the Chargers in Week 6

The goal should be at least three sacks and consistent hits on Herbert. Steve Spagnuolo can attack Los Angeles’ inexperienced blockers with twists, simulated pressures and carefully timed blitzes. More importantly, Kansas City’s front four must win enough matchups to prevent Herbert from becoming comfortable.

Pressures matter. This week, however, the Chiefs need to turn them into drive-ending sacks.

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