Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) vs Cincinnati Bengals (8-7)
2023-12-31 16:25:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Kansas City Chiefs -3.5 -- Over/Under: 44.5
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The Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs meet in week 17 NFL action from Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Two Teams in the thick of the AFC playoff picture, who comes out on top? Let’s dive in and find out with our Bengals vs. Chiefs Prediction.
Cincinnati Bengals Team Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals come into this one looking to rebound from a 34-11 loss to Pittsburgh last time out. Jake Browning has thrown for 1,583 yards, 8 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 72% passing while Joe Mixon has 858 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns. Ja’Marr Chase has a team-high 93 grabs for 1,156 yards and 7 touchdowns while Tyler Boyd has 634 receiving yards. Tee Higgins has 637 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns while another pair Bengals have 300+ receiving yards this season. On defense, Logan Wilson has a team-high 125 total tackles with 3 interceptions while Germaine Pratt has 71 total tackles. Trey Hendrickson leads the Bengals with 16 sacks while Cam Taylor-Britt has a team-high 4 interceptions.
Cincinnati Bengals Team Facts
The Bengals have won each of their last five December games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
The Bengals have covered the spread in each of their last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
The Bengals have won the first quarter in seven of their last eight December games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
The Bengals have lost the first half in five of their last six road games against AFC opponents.
The Bengals have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five Sunday games.
Kansas City Chiefs Team Preview
The Kansas City Chiefs come into this one looking to rebound from a 20-14 loss to Las Vegas last time out. Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 3,938 yards, 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions on 66.9% passing while Isiah Pacheco has rushed for 805 yards and 7 touchdowns. Travis Kelce leads KC’s receiving group with 90 receptions for 968 yards and 5 TDs while Rashee Rice has 811 receiving yards with 7 TDs and Justin Watson has 419 receiving yards. Marquez Valdes-Scantling also has 312 receiving yards. Three more Chiefs have 200+ receiving yards while another three have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Justin Reid has a team-high 87 total tackles while Drue Tranquill has 78 total tackles with 4.5 sacks. George Karlaftis has a team-high 9 sacks while Chris Jones has 8.5 sacks and Mike Danna has 6.5 sacks.
Kansas City Chiefs Team Facts
The Chiefs have won each of their last 11 games following a home loss.
The Chiefs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six December games as favorites against AFC opponents.
The underdogs have won the first quarter in four of the Chiefs’ last five games.
The Chiefs have won the first half in each of their last seven Week 17 games as favorites against AFC opponents.
The Chiefs have scored the first touchdown in nine of their last 10 Sunday games at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Bengals vs. Chiefs Prediction
I’m on the under here. I think the lustre has really worn off of the Bengals and had this been Joe Burrow starting for Cincy, maybe, just maybe we’re having another discussion about a game between two of the best in the NFL. However, the Bengals have really trailed off in recent weeks and it’s not like the Chiefs are world-beaters right now as they just look like a completely different team if we’re being honest. Give me the under here.
