Atlanta Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons will look to upset the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football this week after another prime time shocker on Monday. Can Kirk Cousins and the Falcons do it again against the Chiefs? Matt McCuen seems to think so, and explains why in his Falcons vs. Chiefs prediction for SNF.
Matt McCuen - September 22, 2024, 1:03 PM EDT
5 minAtlanta Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds for Sunday Night Football
The Atlanta Falcons will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Mercedes Benz Stadium will be the site for this prime-time matchup.
Atlanta enters this contest with a record of 1-1 on the young season. The Falcons won a massive Week 2 game at Philly on Monday Night Football.
It appeared as if the Eagles would easily win, but a dropped first down from Saquon Barkley left the door open for the Falcons offense.
Kirk Cousins and company drove the field in less than a minute to take a one-point lead. The Atlanta defense would force a Jalen Hurts interception, which would win the game.
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: September 22, 2024
- Time: 8:20 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBC
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons Odds
- Spread: Chiefs +3 (-115), Falcons -3 (-105)
- Total Odds: O 37.5 (-110), U 37.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Chiefs (+135), Falcons (-150)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Atlanta Falcons Prediction
Cousins is off to a solid start, with the Falcons throwing for 396 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions.
Bjian Robinson leads the Atlanta backfield. The former Texas star has rushed for 165 yards on the season.
Darnell Mooney leads the team with 103 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Atlanta ranks 11th, allowing opponents 19.5 points per game.
KC rolls into the contest with a perfect 2-0 record. Both of the Chiefs' wins have been thrillers. In Week 1, KC held off a last-second drive from the Ravens to win 27-20.
In Week 2, the Chiefs appeared to be on their way to loss as they faced 4th & 15, down by two points late in the game. A pass interference call on fourth down kept the possession alive. Harrison Butker would later deliver the game-winning field goal.
Andy Reid and company are trying to set an NFL record by winning three consecutive Super Bowls. Former MVP Patrick Mahomes leads the team with 442 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
KC will be without star running back Isiah Pacheco. Pacheco leads the team with 135 rushing yards.
Rashee Rice leads the team with 178 yards and one touchdown.
KC ranks 20th, allowing the opposition 22.5 points per game.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Pick
We will fade the world and back the Falcons tonight.
I understand people do not like to fade Mahomes, but this line screams Falcons.
Our oddschecker+ Betting Splits Tool shows us that 60 percent of the spread bets and 89 percent of moneyline bets are on KC, and we don't want to be on that public side.
We will trust the line and the home team today.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons +3.5 (-115) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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