The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for some week 3 NFL action. The Kansas City Chiefs are in second place in the AFC West with a 2-0 current record. The Atlanta Falcons hold an even 1-1 record and are third in the NFC South, two spots below the ruling Saints. The Chiefs are eager to build on their winning streak. But, the Atlanta Falcons will win this matchup as per the most recent NFL betting trends.
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Date: September 22, Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
TV: NBC
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs (-180) vs Atlanta Falcons (+160)
Spread: Kansas City Chiefs (-3.5 – 110) vs Atlanta Falcons (+3.5 -110)
Total (O/U): Kansas City Chiefs (u46.5) vs Atlanta Falcons (o46.5)
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs played the Cincinnati Bengals in the previous week and won the game with a final score of 26-25. In that game, Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes attempted 25 passes and completed 18 of them for 151 yards. Mahomes managed a pair of touchdowns and a couple of interceptions for the team. Isiah Pacheco contributed 19 carries for 90 yards, while Rashee Rice contributed five receptions for 75 yards with a single TD on defense.
Top 3 Players
Patrick Mahomes: 442 Yds, 3 TD, 3 INT
Isiah Pacheco: 34 Car, 135 Yds, 1 TD
Rashee Rice: 12 Rec, 178 Yds, 1 TD
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are coming here after playing the Philadelphia Eagles last time out and winning with a close score of 22-21. Against the Eagles, Atlanta’s QB Kirk Cousins went for a total of 241 yards, completing 20 passes out of 29 for a couple of touchdowns. Bijan Robinson led the team with 14 carries for 97 yards in rushing. On defense, the Falcons had Darnell Mooney managing three receptions for 88 yards, along with a single TD.
Top 3 Players
Kirk Cousins: 396 Yds, 3 TD, 2 INT
Bijan Robinson: 32 Car, 165 Yds, 0 TD
Darnell Mooney: 4 Rec, 103 Yds, 1 TD
Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons Injury Report
Kansas City Chiefs
Marquise Brown (WR) IR, Shoulder
Isaih Pacheco (RB) IR, Fibula
McKade Mettauer (G) IR, Knee
Atlanta Falcons
Antonio Hamilton (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs Kansas City, Groin
Harrison Hand (CB) IR, Knee
Rondale Moore (WR) IR, Knee
Nate Landman (LB) IR, Calf
DeMarcco Hellams (S) IR, Ankle
Robert Burns (RB) PUP, Undisclosed
Bralen Trice (LB) IR, Knee
Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Trends
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games.
Kansas City are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games.
Kansas City are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Atlanta.
Kansas City are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Atlanta.
Kansas City are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games on the road.
Kansas City are 14-3 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference.
Kansas City are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.
Kansas City are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games played in week 3.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Kansas City’s last 20 games when playing as the favorite.
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta’s last 9 games.
Atlanta are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 6 games against Kansas City.
Atlanta are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Atlanta’s last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Atlanta are 6-14 SU in their last 20 games played in September.
Atlanta are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games played in week 3.
Atlanta are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played on a Sunday.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Atlanta Falcons Summary and Prediction
The Kansas City Chiefs definitely are armed with a better offense than Atlanta, but are showing gaping holes in their defense. The Falcons are also blessed with the home advantage in this matchup. Take the Atlanta Falcons to win with a predicted score of 23-22.
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