Report: Kansas City Chiefs have been targeted for early season primetime matchup

The 2022 NFL schedule hasn't been released yet, but we might know the plans for one of the Kansas City Chiefs' matchups this upcoming season. Pro Football Talk's Peter King reported on Monday that the Chiefs are being targeted for the second Thursday night game of the season, which will be broadcast on Amazon Prime. […]

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The 2022 NFL schedule hasn't been released yet, but we might know the plans for one of the Kansas City Chiefs' matchups this upcoming season.

Pro Football Talk's Peter King reported on Monday that the Chiefs are being targeted for the second Thursday night game of the season, which will be broadcast on Amazon Prime.

From PFT:

Now for the Amazon opener. I’ve heard they want Kansas City and the Patrick Mahomes star power. Smart choice, if they can get it. As for the foe, I’m guessing Denver if the Broncos don’t make the opener, or the rejuvenated and explosive Chargers. Russell Wilson or Justin Herbert. Three times Herbert and Mahomes have faced off, and high-scoring tight games (margins of 3, 6 and 6) have resulted. Traditionally, the Week 2 Thursday-nighter has been a repository of mediocrity. This year, just watch: it will be an homage to Bezos.

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Dec 16, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws as Los Angeles Chargers outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) defensive tackle Justin Jones (93) move in during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

King's report hasn't been confirmed, but I think he's probably spot on. In fact, I'd be surprised if the Chiefs aren't one of the teams playing in the first Amazon Prime broadcast of the year.

The NFL certainly wants to show Amazon that this partnership will be fruitful. Landing a huge matchup between the Chiefs and either the Denver Broncos or the Los Angeles Chargers would be a perfect way to show how fruitful the partnership can be (especially with all the hype surrounding the AFC West this season).

Kansas City will likely play several primetime games in 2022 — thanks to the starpower of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

Could this be the first one?

We shoud know in the next month. The NFL schedule is typically released in late April or early May.

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