Chiefs vs. Broncos line, odds and predictions: Our experts like Kansas City to win
The Kansas City Chiefs strut into Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday, looking for a seventh straight victory after losing to the Lions on opening night. The Chiefs are favored by more than a touchdown. The Denver Broncos are looking for back-to-back home wins after beating the Packers last week.
Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. Eastern on CBS. This will be the two AFC West rivals’ second meeting in three weeks. The high for Sunday is 30 degrees as it is forecasted to snow in Denver on Sunday morning.
The Chiefs have a 16-game winning streak against the Broncos. Mahomes has never lost to the Broncos, a division rival he plays twice in the regular season. As we approach November, the Chiefs look like the best team in the league. Each week, the Chiefs get better as tight end Travis Kelce gets healthier. Plus, rookie wide receiver Rashee Rice has stepped up as a secondary playmaker for Mahomes.
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The Chiefs’ defense has been an elite unit this season. During their six-game winning streak, the Chiefs hold opponents to 14 points per game. When these teams played in Week 6 in Kansas City, the Chiefs won 19-8, and Denver’s only points came in the fourth quarter.
The Broncos bounced back from that ugly performance in Kansas City with a 19-17 win against Green Bay last week. Even in that win, Denver did not score a rushing touchdown and has just one rushing touchdown this season. The Broncos’ defense has given up eight rushing touchdowns and a league-worst 167.3 yards per game on the ground.
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