Chiefs vs. Falcons: How To Watch, Betting Odds
The Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) travel down to the "dirty south" to take on the Atlanta Falcons (1-1) on Sunday Night Football.
The Chiefs, while 2-0, have had to scratch and claw to get those wins at home. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has completed 71.7 percent of his passes (38-of-53) for 442 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions. ...
Not exactly Mahomes-esque numbers.
Kansas City running back Isiah Pacheco suffered a fractured fibula and was placed on IR following a successful surgery this week. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, so the big question is what do the Chiefs do in the running game?
They signed former Chiefs and Browns running back Kareem Hunt this week, but until he is ready to go, Kansas City is likely going to have to depend on rookie Carson Steele.
The Falcons are flying high after grounding the Eagles on Monday Night Football 22-21. Quarterback Kirk Cousins executed the two-minute drill to perfection, hitting receiver Drake London for the game-winning touchdown with less than a minute to play.
Defensively, the Falcons have been playing solid ball in spite of their record. They've only given up two total touchdowns on the season, and are holding opposing offenses to just 156 yards passing per game. Conversely, their defense is allowing 161.5 rushing yards per contest.
Related: 'Most Annoying': Rodgers, Mahomes or Kelce?WHAT: Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) at Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 - 7:20 p.m. CT
WHERE: Mercedes-Benz Stadium - Atlanta, GA (71,000)
TV:
RADIO: KSHB-41 - Chiefs Radio Network
GAME ODDS via BetMGM
SPREAD: Falcons +3
MONEYLINE: Falcons +135 - Chiefs -160
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This story was originally published September 20, 2024, 3:30 PM.
