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Kansas City Chiefs Gear Up to Face Atlanta Falcons in Prime Time Showdown

The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, are off to a strong start this season with a 2-0 record. They will play their first away game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, in what promises to be another exciting prime time matchup featuring star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Falcons, standing at 1-1, are looking to continue their momentum after picking up their first win under Kirk Cousins. Kansas City is the favored team with a current line of -3.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Chiefs -162 | Falcons +144
• Spread: Chiefs -3 (-110) | Falcons +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 62%.

Kansas City vs Atlanta Stats

Kansas City Chiefs

The trio of Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and Travis Kelce for the Kansas City Chiefs have achieved remarkable success in previous seasons, including three Super Bowls. However, their performance in 2024 has not been as dominant as expected, with Mahomes' passing numbers slightly down. The team's defense has managed to keep them undefeated at 2-0, despite the lack of interceptions. The Chiefs are currently ranked 9 in power rankings, with a strong offense averaging 26.50 points per game, but a defense allowing an average of 22.50 points. Overall, the team is 2-0 (1-1 ATS) in the season.

Atlanta Falcons Analysis

The Atlanta Falcons had a successful off-season, strengthening their team with a veteran quarterback to lead their young skill position group. Despite a slow start, they recently achieved a win to bring their record to 1-1 for the year, remaining just one game behind the top teams in the NFC South. Offensively, the team has faced challenges with quarterback Kirk Cousins having a 3/2 TD/INT ratio in his first two games since returning from injury. However, running back Bijan Robinson has shown promise with over five yards per carry. Defensively, the Falcons have performed well, allowing under 20 points per game despite only forcing one turnover in two weeks. Their recent victory against the Eagles saw Cousins and Robinson excel, leading the team to a dramatic win on the final possession. Currently, the Falcons hold a power ranking of 24 and are ranked #25 for offense, scoring an average of 16.00 points per game, and #10 for defense, giving up an average of 19.50 points per game. In their last three matchups against Kansas City, the Falcons have gone 1-2 (2-1 ATS).

Chiefs Look to Extend Dominance Over Falcons in Rare Matchup

The two teams have only played four regular season games since 2008, with the Chiefs winning the last two matchups, the most recent occurring in 2020 with an impressive performance from Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs have maintained a flawless 4-0 record in away games and an impressive 9-1 record in their last 10 games overall. Despite the Falcons showing resilience in their recent victory against Philadelphia, they are unlikely to defeat the reigning Super Bowl Champions, who are a talented and well-rounded team.

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