The Los Angeles Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night football. If the Chargers want to win the AFC West, this game is a must-win for Los Angeles. ESPN's Lindsey Thiry caught up with Chargers head football coach, Brandon Staley, who provided some good news for Chargers fans.

Staley announced that Chargers running back Austin Ekeler will be active and will play Thursday night. He also announced that wide receiver Mike Williams will be suiting up for this pivotal matchup against the Chiefs.

Los Angeles is going to need all of the offensive help they can get. Quietly, the Chiefs defense has transformed into one of the best units in the league. Kansas City has won six straight games after starting the season 3-4. During the win streak. the Chiefs have only allowed 65 points total.

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However, this Chargers offense will be the biggest test the Chiefs have seen during that stretch. Justin Herbert has emerged as one of the best young quarterbacks in the game. Ekeler once again is showing he is one of the best dual-threat running backs in the league.

The Chargers have Keenan Allen and Mike Williams on the outside. That's one of the best tandems at wide receiver in the league. The last time these teams squared off, the Chargers beat the Chiefs 30-24 back in Week 3. In the win, Herbert threw for 281 yards and four touchdowns. Meanwhile, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes struggled throwing two interceptions.

If Los Angeles can pull out the win Thursday night, they will retake the lead in the AFC West. If Kansas City wins, the Chargers will be relegated to hoping for a wild card berth.