The Falcons have lost 3 of their last 4 games but just won a night game Monday over the Eagles.
Per oddsmakers, the Chiefs are favored by just 3 points. Interesting. The over/under sits at 46.5. The Chiefs are 8-2-0 against the spread in their last 10.
The Chiefs are anchored by Patrick Mahomes who has thrown for 442 yards, 3 td passes with 3 interceptions this season. Rashee Rice has 12 catches for 178 yards and 1 TDs. Isiah Pacheco is out with the Chiefs looking to Kareem Hunt to do some fill-in help.
The Falcons are paced by new QB Kirk Cousins who has thrown for 396 yards, 3 td passes with 2 picks this year. Bijan Robinson has rumbled for 165 yards.
Patrick Mahomes is 1-0 as a starter against the Falcons. Kirk Cousins is 0-3 against the Chiefs as a starter. In their last 10 night games, the Chiefs have a 7-3 mark.
Next week the Chiefs travel to the the Los Angeles Chargers in a big showdown. The Falcons travel to the New Orleans Saints.
Game Details
• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (KC) at Atlanta Falcons (ATL)
• Date: September 22, 2024
• Time: 8:20PM ET
• Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger
• TV: NBC
• Mercedes-Benz Stadiumdouble-dagger Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 85F; 47% humidity; wind: NW 6 mph
Team Stats Comparison
| 2024 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | ATL | KC | ATL | ||
| Record | 2-0 | 1-1 | 6-4 | 4-6 | |
| Home Record | 2-0 | 0-1 | 3-3 | 2-2 | |
| Away Record | 0-0 | 1-0 | 3-1 | 2-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 26.5 | 16.0 | 21.6 | 18.7 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 22.5 | 19.5 | 19.6 | 22.0 | |
| Point Differential | +8 | -7 | +20 | -33 | |
| Yards/Game | 319.5 | 305.5 | 329.3 | 319.5 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 386.0 | 317.5 | 310.4 | 335.7 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 209.0 | 185.0 | 203.3 | 191.5 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 256.5 | 156.0 | 167.7 | 198.7 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 110.5 | 120.5 | 92.3 | 128.0 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 129.5 | 161.5 | 104.5 | 137.0 | |
| First Downs/Game | 20.0 | 18.5 | 17.2 | 18.4 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 21.5 | 19.0 | 16.0 | 19.6 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 29.4 | 22.2 | 37.7 | 36.8 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 40.7 | 46.7 | 37.3 | 35.5 | |
| Turnover Margin | -2 | -2 | -9 | -7 | |
| Total Games | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | |
Kansas City Chiefs 2024 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 38-53 | 442 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Isiah Pacheco | 34 | 135 | 1 | 11 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Rashee Rice | 12 | 178 | 1 | 44 |
Atlanta Falcons 2024 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Kirk Cousins | 36-55 | 396 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Bijan Robinson | 32 | 165 | 0 | 19 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG |
| Darnell Mooney | 4 | 103 | 1 | 41 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 27-Dec-20 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Atlanta Falcons | 17-14 |
| Sun 04-Dec-16 | 1:00PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 29-28 |
| Sun 09-Sep-12 | 1:03PM | Atlanta Falcons d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 40-24 |
| Sun 21-Sep-08 | 1:02PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 38-14 |
| Sun 24-Oct-04 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Atlanta Falcons | 56-10 |
| Sun 24-Dec-00 | 1:05PM | ATLANTA FALCONS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 29-13 |
| Sun 18-Sep-94 | 8:00PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 30-10 |
| Sun 01-Sep-91 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Atlanta Falcons | 14-3 |
| Sun 08-Dec-85 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. Atlanta Falcons | 38-10 |
| Sun 17-Dec-72 | 1:00PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. ATLANTA FALCONS | 17-14 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| KC | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 7-3 | 3-7 |
| Home Record | 4-1 | 2-3 |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 1-4 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 2424-3643 | 66.5% | 28,867 | 222 | 66 | 152 | 15-3 (18) |
| Kirk Cousins | 3501-5232 | 66.9% | 39,867 | 273 | 112 | 307 | 1-3 (4) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. Atlanta Falcons: 1-0
• Kirk Cousins W-L last 20 games as a starter: 12-8
• Kirk Cousins last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 0-3
Player Trends
• Patrick Mahomes has 10 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 7 straight games with a turnover
• Rashee Rice has 8 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
• Rashee Rice has 8 straight games with at least 5+ catches
• Kirk Cousins has 17 straight games with at least one passing TD
Primetime Night Game Stats and Trends
• In their 10 last night games, the Kansas City Chiefs are 7-3
• Recently, the Kansas City Chiefs are 2-1 on the road at night
• Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes is 23-10 as a starter at night
• In their 10 last night games, the Atlanta Falcons are 4-6
• Recently, the Atlanta Falcons are 5-2 at home at night
• Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is 15-19 as a starter at night
Game Injuries
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Atlanta Falcons:
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Kansas City Chiefs
• Spread: 3.0
• Over/Under: 46.5
Betting Trends
| Kansas City Chiefs | Atlanta Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 4-1-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 8-2-0 | 4-6-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 7-3-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 3-7-0 | 4-6-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Kansas City Chiefs: +425
• Atlanta Falcons: +3000
Chiefs vs. Falcons Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Kansas City Chiefs d. Atlanta Falcons 26-22
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. Atlanta Falcons 25-21