Dan Patrick Blasts ‘Terrible’ Chiefs-Chargers Brazil Game Decision
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers play on Friday night in Week 1 in a huge AFC West showdown.
However, the game is in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of the NFL International Series.
The Chiefs are coming off another Super Bowl trip, although Patrick Mahomes and company lost to Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. The Chargers snagged an AFC Wild Card spot but lost to the Houston Texans, 32-12.
This year, both teams have plenty of playoff expectations, and the Chiefs are again viewed as a Super Bowl contender.
With the game taking place in Brazil on Friday night, there should be plenty of attention on this game. On the other hand, sports analyst Dan Patrick was not happy with the decision to have this rivalry game in Brazil.
Green Bay Packers v Philadelphia Eagles – Previews SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 6: An NFL fan holds an official football at a store in a shopping mall in downtown Sao Paulo prior to the… Green Bay Packers v Philadelphia Eagles – Previews SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 6: An NFL fan holds an official football at a store in a shopping mall in downtown Sao Paulo prior to the match of Green Bay Packers v Philadelphia Eagles on September 6, 2024 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)
“Here’s the problem I have with this,” Patrick said. “I know we’re getting to global expansion here…The fact that the Chargers and Chiefs, a divisional rivalry game, is going to be played in Brazil is malpractice. I mean, that’s terrible.”
“That should be played in Los Angeles or Kansas City,” Patrick added. “What I am anti is a divisional game we’re going to export, and it’s Week 1. You can’t do that to the Chiefs and Chargers fans…I don’t like having opening day in Japan or Korea.”
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Patrick continued by saying, “It’s not fair to the teams or its fans,” while saying this is “what the NFL is all about.”
“The fact that the Chargers and Chiefs, a divisional rivalry game, is going to be played in Brazil is malpractice. I mean, that’s terrible.”
– DP is not happy with a divisional game in Brazil kicking off the season for the Chargers and Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/cKJRSWSkzo
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) September 4, 2025
“I just think it’s unfortunate that you have all of this build up and now you’re going to send those guys to Brazil,” Patrick concluded.
In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers played on Friday, September 6, in the first-ever NFL game in Brazil. This year, the NFL decided to have the Chiefs and Chargers play the game, although Patrick certainly is not thrilled about that choice.
As far as this year’s NFL International Series goes, here is the rest of the slate:
September 28: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Dublin, Ireland
October 5: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns, London
October 12: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets, London
October 19: Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, London
November 9: Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts, Berlin, Germany
November 16: Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins, Madrid, Spain
So, the only rivalry and divisional matchup is the Chiefs-Chargers Week 1 showdown.
As for the Chargers and Chiefs, they will play each other on December 14 in Kansas City, which means LA loses its opportunity to host them this season.
For more on the Kansas City Chiefs and general NFL news, head to Newsweek Sports
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