The Lions are 8-2 over their last 10 games. And the Chiefs have posted a 9-1 record over their last 10.
The Lions have won their last 2 games, they have also won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
The Chiefs have won their last 5 games, and they have also won their last 5 games at home.
In the most recent odds, the Chiefs are favored by 4.5 points. The over/under sits at 53.5. The Lions are 9-1-0 against the spread.
The Lions are guided by Jared Goff who has threw for 4,438 yards, 29 td passes with 7 interceptions last season. Jamaal Williams last year rumbled for 1,066 yards with 17 TDs but he’s gone to the Saints. New rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are expected to take over. Amon-Ra St. Brown had 106 catches for 1,161 yards and 6 TDs.
The Chiefs are led by star QB Patrick Mahomes who trew for 5,953 yards, 48 td passes with 12 picks a year ago. Isiah Pacheco has rushed for 1,027 yards with 6 TDs. Travis Kelce had 137 receptions for 1,595 yards and 16 TDs.
Jared Goff is 1-0 as a starter against the Chiefs. Patrick Mahomes is 16-4 in his last 20 starts. Patrick Mahomes is 1-0 against the Lions as a starter. The Chiefs are 9-1 in their recent night games.
The two squads ranked among the leaders offensively in the NFL in 2022. But the two were among the bottom tier in terms of defense.
Next week the Lions travel to the the Washington Commanders. The Chiefs travel to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Game Details
• Matchup: Detroit Lions (DET) at Kansas City Chiefs (KC)
• Date: September 7, 2023
• Time: 8:20 PM ET
• Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
• TV: NBC
• GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clear; 83F; 30% humidity; wind: E 2 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2022 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | KC | DET | KC | ||
| Record | 9-8 | 14-3 | 8-2 | 9-1 | |
| Home Record | 5-4 | 7-1 | 4-1 | 5-0 | |
| Away Record | 4-4 | 7-2 | 4-1 | 4-1 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 26.6 | 29.2 | 28.0 | 27.3 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 25.1 | 21.7 | 20.2 | 19.7 | |
| Point Differential | +26 | +127 | +78 | +76 | |
| Yards/Game | 380.0 | 413.6 | 369.6 | 420.9 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 392.4 | 328.2 | 372.1 | 299.6 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 251.8 | 297.8 | 247.3 | 299.0 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 245.8 | 220.9 | 231.4 | 181.7 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 128.2 | 115.9 | 122.3 | 121.9 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 146.5 | 107.2 | 140.7 | 117.9 | |
| First Downs/Game | 22.1 | 24.0 | 22.9 | 23.7 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 22.2 | 19.8 | 20.2 | 18.3 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 40.8 | 48.7 | 43.0 | 46.5 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 45.1 | 38.3 | 41.3 | 36.4 | |
| Turnover Margin | +7 | -3 | +12 | -3 | |
| Total Games | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | |
Detroit Lions 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jared Goff | 382-587 | 4,438 | 29 | 7 | 23 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Jamaal Williams | 262 | 1,066 | 17 | 58 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Amon-Ra St. Brown | 106 | 1,161 | 6 | 49 |
Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 507-748 | 5,953 | 48 | 12 | 29 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Isiah Pacheco | 207 | 1,027 | 6 | 39 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Travis Kelce | 137 | 1,595 | 16 | 52 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 29-Sep-19 | 1:00PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DETROIT LIONS | 34-30 |
| Sun 01-Nov-15 | 9:36AM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Detroit Lions | 45-10 |
| Sun 18-Sep-11 | 1:02PM | DETROIT LIONS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 48-3 |
| Sun 23-Dec-07 | 1:02PM | DETROIT LIONS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 25-20 |
| Sun 14-Dec-03 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Detroit Lions | 45-17 |
| Sun 26-Sep-99 | 1:01PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Detroit Lions | 31-21 |
| Thu 28-Nov-96 | 12:30PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DETROIT LIONS | 28-24 |
| Sun 14-Oct-90 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Detroit Lions | 43-24 |
| Sun 23-Oct-88 | 1:00PM | Detroit Lions d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 7-6 |
| Thu 26-Nov-87 | 12:30PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. DETROIT LIONS | 27-20 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| DET | KC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 3-7 | 7-3 |
| Home Record | 2-3 | 4-1 |
| Away Record | 1-4 | 3-2 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | 2250-3502 | 64.3% | 25,854 | 155 | 70 | 187 | 0-1 (1) |
| Patrick Mahomes | 1985-2993 | 66.3% | 24,241 | 192 | 49 | 121 | 11-3 (14) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Jared Goff W-L last 20 games as a starter: 11-9
• Jared Goff last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 1-0
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 16-4
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. Detroit Lions: 1-0
Player Trends
• Jared Goff has 9 straight games with zero passing interceptions
• Patrick Mahomes has 22 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 22 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Travis Kelce has 4 straight games with at least 5+ catches
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Detroit Lions are 4-6
• Recently, the Detroit Lions are 3-3 on the road at night
• Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff is 12-8 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Kansas City Chiefs are 9-1
• Recently, the Kansas City Chiefs are 1-3 at home at night
• Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is 19-7 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
Detroit Lions: Emmanuel Moseley (CB) Knee – ACL – Out
Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Kelce (TE) Knee – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Kansas City Chiefs
• Spread: 4.5
• Over/Under: 53.5
Betting Trends
| Detroit Lions | Kansas City Chiefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 4-1-0 | 3-2-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 9-1-0 | 5-5-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Underdog | 6-4-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 5-5-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Detroit Lions: +2200
• Kansas City Chiefs: +600
Lions vs. Chiefs Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Kansas City Chiefs d. Detroit Lions 30-24
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. Detroit Lions 32-21