NFL Picks: Week 8 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos

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The Kansas City Chiefs are ready to get into battle against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on the NFL Sunday Night Football. 

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SPREAD: Kansas City Chiefs -7 (-115), Denver Broncos +7 (-105)

MONEYLINE:  Kansas City Chiefs -350, Denver Broncos +270

TOTAL:  Kansas City Chiefs O 46 (-110), Denver Broncos U 46 (-110)

Mahomes Leads Chiefs to Dominant Victory Over Chargers

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a dominant 31-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in their most recent game. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes II was in peak form, amassing 424 passing yards on a highly efficient 32-of-42 passing (76.2%), throwing four touchdowns and only one interception. Mahomes also showcased his mobility, adding 29 rushing yards on four carries. In this game, Isiah Pacheco contributed with 32 rushing yards on 13 carries, along with four receptions for 28 yards and one touchdown. The star of the show, Travis Kelce, was unstoppable, recording 12 receptions for 179 yards, averaging an impressive 14.9 yards per catch, and reaching the end zone once.

For the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes has been a standout performer, amassing 2,017 passing yards with an average of 288.1 yards per game. Mahomes boasts a 69.5% completion rate, 15 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. On the ground, he’s accumulated 214 rushing yards. Pacheco has been a reliable running back, totaling 419 yards on 100 carries with an average of 59.9 yards per game and 3 touchdowns. Kelce has been Mahomes’ favorite target, amassing 525 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns.

On the defensive side of the ball, Chris Jones has been a force with 12 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and 3 passes defended. Drue Tranquill has contributed with 36 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. Justin Reid has been a key figure in the secondary, recording 33 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 6 passes defended.

The NFL Odds for the Chiefs are so dominant to win.

Wilson Shines as Broncos Secure Close Win Against Packers

The Denver Broncos are riding high after a 19-17 win over the Green Bay Packers in their last game. Russell Wilson led the charge, throwing for 194 yards with a 69.0% completion rate, one touchdown, and no interceptions. Wilson also showcased his mobility with one carry for 21 yards. In the rushing game, Javonte Williams carried the ball 15 times for 82 yards, averaging 5.5 yards per attempt. Courtland Sutton was the standout receiver, catching all six of his targets for 76 yards and scoring one touchdown.

Russell Wilson has thrown for 1,499 yards, completing 66.4% of his passes with 13 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. In addition to his passing prowess, Wilson has rushed for 171 yards. Sutton leads the Broncos’ receiving corps with 351 yards and 5 touchdowns. Jaleel McLaughlin has contributed with 235 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, along with 10 receptions for 59 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.

On the defensive front, Alex Singleton has recorded 64 tackles and 2 tackles for loss. Nik Bonitto has been a disruptive force with 20 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. Jonathon Cooper and Zach Allen have also played crucial roles, combining for 66 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks.

The NFL Lines for the Broncos, at home, need the victory.

Betting Landscape

The Chiefs have been impressive, winning against the spread in five out of seven games this season. They have also covered the spread twice when favored by 8 points or more. The Chiefs’ games have gone over the point total in two out of seven opportunities.

Conversely, the Broncos have struggled with a 1-6 record against the spread. They have yet to cover the spread when considered underdogs by 8 points or more. However, the Broncos’ games have frequently surpassed the over/under, doing so in four out of seven opportunities.