In this article, we will formulate a Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints Prediction for this NFL Week 5 game on Monday, October 7th, at Arrowhead Stadium.
Do the Chiefs Offense Have Enough Weapons?
The Chiefs sit with a 4-0 record overall but their offensive weapons continue to drop like flies. The Chiefs in the last game faced off against the Los Angeles Chargers and the offense only managed 17 points but that was still enough to win the 10-point victory. Patrick Mahomes completed 19 of his 29 passes for 245 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Kareem Hunt finished with 14 carries for 69 yards. Travis Kelce was the top receiver finishing with seven receptions for 89 yards. Even though they won, they had another offensive weapon drop out. Rashee Rice suffered a knee injury and is out for this game. He joins Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helarie, and Hollywood Brown with injuries.
The Chiefs on the season are averaging 23 points while their defense is giving up 18 points per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. In this game, the offense needs to have a big game. The Chiefs will have a bye week after this one and then will face the 49ers.
Saints Have Lost Two Straight
The Saints impressed in their first two games, but since then, they have lost two straight games, and there are suddenly question marks surrounding this team. In the last game, the Saints faced off against the Atlanta Falcons and they ended up losing 26-24. The Saints were competitive, but they couldn’t make the winning plays late. Derek Carr completed 28 of his 36 passes for 239 yards, one interception, and zero touchdowns. Alvin Kamara had a strong game but they needed even more from him. He finished with 19 carries for 77 yards and a touchdown.
The Saints are averaging 23 points while their defense is giving up 18 points per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. In this game, the defense is going to need to have a big game.
Why The Saints Will Beat the Chiefs
- The Saints have won five of their last six October games as road underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Chiefs have lost each of their last two Monday games as favorites.
- The Saints have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs.
- The Chiefs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four Week 5 games as home favorites.
- The Saints have won the first half in five of their last six Week 5 road games.
- The Chiefs have lost the first quarter in three of their last four Week 5 games as home favorites.
Kansas City Chiefs vs New Orleans Saints Prediction
The Saints are going to find success in this game and keep it close. The Chiefs’ offense is missing so many weapons, and they are going to struggle really hard to move the ball against the Saints’ defense. Derek Carr is going to have another big game through the air, and this game, he’s going to find the end zone a couple of times. New Orleans will be competitive. Back the Saints against the spread.