The undefeated Kansas City squad, led by quarterback sensation Patrick Mahomes, travels to Atlanta to face off against the Falcons on Sunday night. Mahomes, a top contender for the league’s most valuable player award, will look to lead his team to a third consecutive victory. The Falcons, coming off a surprising road win over the Philadelphia Eagles, will aim to build on their momentum.
The reigning champions are favored to win, but they have struggled in prime-time games, posting a 6-13 record against the spread in their last 19 evening matchups. The Falcons, meanwhile, have had limited success in prime-time games, going 2-8 against the spread in their last 10.
Quarterback Kirk Cousins will look to build on his improved performance in Week 2, where he threw for 241 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs’ defense, however, has been vulnerable to tight ends, allowing 25 receptions for 275 yards in the first two weeks. This could be an opportunity for Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts to break out.
Mahomes, who has already thrown three interceptions this season, may be more prone to mistakes with the increased passing volume expected in this game. The Falcons’ secondary, featuring A.J. Terrell and Jessie Bates III, will look to capitalize on any mistakes.
Other key matchups to watch include Bijan Robinson, who has put up over 100-plus scrimmage yards in both games this season, and Rashee Rice, who has gone over his receiving yards prop in seven straight games.
Odds:
* Spread: Chiefs -3
* Money line: Chiefs (-170), Falcons (+145)
* Over/Under: 46.5
* First-half spread: Chiefs -2.5 (-105), Falcons +2.5 (-115)
Prop bets:
* Patrick Mahomes total passing yards: 274.5 (Over +105/under -135)
* Mahomes total passing TDs: 1.5 (Over -165/under +130)
* Kirk Cousins total passing yards: 224.5 (Over -145/under +115)
* Cousins total passing TDs: 1.5 (Over +105/under -135)
* Bijan Robinson total rushing yards: 79.5 (Over +110/under -140)
* Rashee Rice total receiving yards: 79.5 (Over -100/under -130)
* Travis Kelce total receiving yards: 49.5 (Over -110/under -120)
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