Undefeated Chiefs prepare to host winless Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs enter their Week 6 game against the Los Angeles Chargers undefeated at 4-0, while Los Angeles is 0-5. Kansas City is scheduled to host the matchup on October 18 at Arrowhead Stadium, returning from its bye week with several roster changes and questions about receiver availability. The Chiefs announced that wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was placed on Reserve/Injured, Justin Watson was signed to the practice squad and linebacker Cam Jones was activated from the practice squad. The team made the moves ahead of its game against the Chargers. Watson’s practice-squad signing does not establish whether he will be elevated to play Sunday. Thornton’s placement follows an ankle injury sustained in Week 4, according to reporting on the roster move. Kansas City could need more from its reserve receivers: Rashee Rice missed Wednesday’s practice with a hamstring injury, while the team’s preview said Thornton’s absence may create additional opportunities for Jalen Royals and Cyrus Allen. The Chiefs have not established in the supplied reports who will be available or how playing time will be divided. The matchup follows contrasting starts to the season.