Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Venue: Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds: Chiefs -7.5
Total Points Over/Under: 42.5
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The Denver Broncos (5-4) are set to clash with the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs (8-0) this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. The Broncos are entering this matchup as 7.5-point underdogs, with the point total established at 42.5.
Currently boasting a 5-4 record this season, the Broncos are looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat against the Baltimore Ravens, where they lost 41-10. Quarterback Bo Nix completed 19 of 33 passes for 223 yards, achieving a QB rating of 65.6 while throwing 1 interception. Michael Burton was the primary runner for the Broncos, recording 2 carries for -1 yard (averaging -0.5 yards per attempt). Receiver Courtland Sutton had a productive day, averaging 17.4 yards per reception with 7 catches for a total of 122 yards. The Broncos attempted to establish their ground game, rushing 30 times for a combined total of 122 yards, which rates as 4.1 yards per carry. Overall, they ran 64 offensive plays and accrued 319 total yards. On defense, the Broncos allowed 16 completions out of 19 attempts for 269 yards, demonstrating a completion rate of 84.2%. Against the run, they conceded 127 yards on 34 attempts, averaging 3.7 yards per carry allowed.
When it comes to scoring, the Broncos average 20.3 points per game. Their rushing game ranks 15th in the league, delivering an average of 121.4 rushing yards per contest. To date, Denver has accumulated 2,777 total yardage and registered 78 first downs, but they have been penalized 63 times for a total of 551 yards. The team has turned the ball over a total of 13 times, comprising 6 interceptions and 7 lost fumbles. In terms of touchdowns, the Broncos have achieved 9 passing scores and 7 rushing touchdowns.
Defensively, the Broncos rank 3rd in the league by allowing just 17.9 points per game. Their opponents are averaging 4.0 yards per rush and accumulating 108.7 rushing yards per game. Over the course of 9 games this season, the Broncos have allowed 978 rushing yards. In the passing game, they have surrendered 1,679 yards, placing them 11th in the league with an average of 186.6 passing yards allowed per game and a completion percentage against of 66.6%. Overall, they are allowing 295.2 total yards per game, ranking 6th in the NFL, while conceding 11 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns.
The Kansas City Chiefs are entering this game with an impressive 8-0 record this season. In their most recent game, they secured a narrow victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning 30-24. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw for 291 yards, completing 34 of 44 passes and scoring 3 touchdowns, boasting a QB rating of 116.8 without throwing any interceptions, averaging 6.6 yards per attempt. Running back Kareem Hunt carried 27 times for 106 yards, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. Chief’s standout receiver Travis Kelce led the passing offense with 14 catches for 100 yards (7.1 yards per reception). As a team, Kansas City rushed for 3.5 yards per carry, totaling 124 yards on 35 attempts. The Chiefs ran a total of 79 plays to accumulate 384 yards, averaging 4.9 yards per play. Their pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 74.2%, giving up 189 yards on 23 completions out of 31 attempts. Defensively, Kansas City allowed 19 rushes for 95 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry.
The Kansas City Chiefs average 352.5 yards per game, placing them 10th in the league. They are generating an average of 122.4 rushing yards per game, with a total of 979 rushing yards accumulated this season. The Chiefs rank 30th in the NFL for penalties, incurring 378 yards on 42 infractions. Through the air, Kansas City has amassed a total of 1,841 passing yards, averaging 230.1 passing yards per game, which ranks them 10th in the NFL. In terms of scoring, the Chiefs are averaging 25.4 points per game, putting them in the 10th position among NFL teams.
Defensively, they’ve allowed 11 passing touchdowns and an average of 209.8 passing yards per game, ranking 15th in the NFL. Against the run, Kansas City has yielded 671 rushing yards (83.9 yards per game) alongside 5 rushing touchdowns this season. The Chiefs’ defense has made 8 takeaways (3 fumbles recovered and 5 interceptions) so far. They have participated in 459 plays, placing them 3rd in the league. The Chiefs are allowing 18.4 points per game, ranking 4th overall in the NFL.
Who will prevail in the highly anticipated Broncos vs. Chiefs matchup against the spread?
Free Prediction: Bet on the Chiefs -7.5
