The name of Patrick Mahomes is enough to send chills down the spine of the opponent players, irrespective of their experience of the game. However, the exceptional Kansas City Chiefs quarterback sounds worried before the upcoming match against the Los Angeles Chargers on a Thursday night clash. The Chiefs will go into the match feeling confident from their astounding victory against the Arizona Cardinals.

Although, Patrick Mahomes voiced a message to his teammates to be weary of a certain defensive player of the Los Angeles Chargers. The player is none other than the Chargers’ outside linebacker Khalil Mack.

“Khalil’s a great player. Obviously, they had Bosa already and a lot of other guys that can rush passer. … I’m just sad Khalil came back. I thought he was out of the AFC West and now he’s back getting sacks again,” Mahomes said according to the NFL writer Nick Cothrell.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Khalil Mack – The Ultimate Matchup

Both the teams will fly high when they lock horns at the Arrowhead stadium. The Chargers had beaten the Raiders 23-19, while the Chiefs stormed past the Cardinals 44-21. Mahomes was the star of the match for the Kansas City Chiefs by making five touchdown passes, achieving his best rating since 2020. On the other hand, Khalil made three sacks for the first time since 2015, also forcing a fumble.

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NFL experts believe that the duel between Mahomes and Mack can be the turning point of the match. Khalil Mack’s ability to contain the passing range of one-time MVP Patrick Mahomes can turn the proceedings of the match upside down.

Besides that, this match is going to be an acid test for Khalil Mack as well, to prove that he can be consistent enough to charge the Chargers up to win the divisional title. A foot surgery sidelined Mack for almost two-thirds of the previous season. His partnership with fellow linebacker Joey Bosa is also going to be vital.

Chance for the Offensive Rookie of the Year winner to solidify his place as the next big thing after Mahomes

Justin Herbert has just avoided the ‘sophomore slump’ through having an amazing 2nd season for the Chargers after winning the OROY award for the 2020-21 season. The 24-year-old quarterback has announced that he is here to stay. Now is his time to shine continuously towards a larger achievement. Dominating the youngest QB to throw 50 TDs in a season can enhance his chances for sure.

The Improved defense of the Chargers will definitely cause problems for the young Chiefs’ side. Meanwhile, this could be a great opportunity for Herbert to control the tide of the play.

Irrespective of whoever finishes on the winning side on Thursday, NFL viewers are up for a treat.

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