And the Patriots have put together a 2-8 record over their last 10.
The Chiefs have lost their last 2 games, they have also won 7 of their last 9 games on the road.
The Patriots have lost 5 of their last 6 games, and they have also lost their last 3 games at home.
The Chiefs are 8.0 point favorites per oddsmakers. The over/under is currently 37.5. And Patriots are 2-8-0 in their last 10 against the spread.
The Chiefs are guided by Patrick Mahomes who has thrown for 3,399 yards, 23 td passes with 11 picks this season. Isiah Pacheco has rumbled for 779 yards with 6 TDs. Travis Kelce has 80 catches for 896 yards and 5 TDs.
The Patriots are anchored by Bailey Zappe who has thrown for 539 yards, 3 td passes with 3 interceptions this season.
The Chiefs are on top in the AFC West. The Patriots at the very bottom of the AFC East.
Bailey Zappe is 3-1 in his last 20 starts.
The Patriots are listed among the the lowest on offense in the league. The Chiefs are ranked among the best defensively in the NFL.
The Chiefs come in off a defeat to the Buffalo Bills 20-17 and the Patriots arrive after a strong showing against the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18.
Next week the Chiefs welcome the the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots travel to the Denver Broncos.
Game Details
• Matchup: Kansas City Chiefs (KC) at New England Patriots (NE)
• Date: December 17, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: Gillette Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Gillette Stadium Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 47F; 86% humidity; wind: ESE 7 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC | NE | KC | NE | ||
| Record | 8-5 | 3-10 | 6-4 | 2-8 | |
| Home Record | 4-3 | 1-6 | 3-2 | 1-4 | |
| Away Record | 4-2 | 2-4 | 3-2 | 1-4 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 22.5 | 13.0 | 21.4 | 11.7 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 17.5 | 20.9 | 18.8 | 21.3 | |
| Point Differential | +64 | -103 | +26 | -96 | |
| Yards/Game | 361.3 | 291.4 | 352.6 | 276.0 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 299.9 | 306.9 | 305.7 | 317.9 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 223.9 | 174.1 | 208.4 | 155.6 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 148.0 | 199.3 | 139.0 | 206.0 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 80.7 | 97.8 | 70.5 | 95.1 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 96.7 | 78.6 | 94.9 | 74.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 18.2 | 15.9 | 16.9 | 14.3 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 14.9 | 16.4 | 14.6 | 16.2 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 45.0 | 33.1 | 44.4 | 29.7 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.1 | 35.5 | 39.4 | 38.0 | |
| Turnover Margin | -7 | -9 | -5 | -7 | |
| Total Games | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | |
Kansas City Chiefs 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Patrick Mahomes | 326-487 | 3,399 | 23 | 11 | 18 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Isiah Pacheco | 176 | 779 | 6 | 48 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Travis Kelce | 80 | 896 | 5 | 53 |
New England Patriots 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Bailey Zappe | 51-92 | 539 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Rhamondre Stevenson | 156 | 619 | 4 | 64 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Demario Douglas | 36 | 410 | 0 | 42 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 05-Oct-20 | 7:05PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. New England Patriots | 26-10 |
| Sun 08-Dec-19 | 4:25PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 23-16 |
| Sun 14-Oct-18 | 8:20PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 43-40 |
| Thu 07-Sep-17 | 8:30PM | Kansas City Chiefs d. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS | 42-27 |
| Mon 29-Sep-14 | 8:31PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. New England Patriots | 41-14 |
| Mon 21-Nov-11 | 8:40PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 34-3 |
| Sun 07-Sep-08 | 1:02PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 17-10 |
| Sun 27-Nov-05 | 1:00PM | KANSAS CITY CHIEFS d. New England Patriots | 26-16 |
| Mon 22-Nov-04 | 9:00PM | New England Patriots d. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS | 27-19 |
| Sun 22-Sep-02 | 1:02PM | NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS d. Kansas City Chiefs | 41-38 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| KC | NE | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 5-5 | 5-5 |
| Home Record | 3-1 | 4-2 |
| Away Record | 2-4 | 1-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | 2311-3480 | 66.4% | 27,640 | 215 | 60 | 139 | 11-3 (14) |
| Bailey Zappe | 116-184 | 63% | 1,320 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Patrick Mahomes W-L last 20 games as a starter: 14-6
• Patrick Mahomes last 20 games vs. New England Patriots: 2-1
• Bailey Zappe W-L last 20 games as a starter: 3-1
• Bailey Zappe last 20 games vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 0-0
Player Trends
• Patrick Mahomes has 5 straight games with at least one passing TD
• Patrick Mahomes has 3 straight games with 200+ passing yards & at least one passing TD
• Travis Kelce has 3 straight games with at least 50+ receiving yards
Game Injuries
Kansas City Chiefs: Isiah Pacheco (RB) Shoulder – Out; Donovan Smith (OT) Neck – Out; Joshua Williams (CB) Illness – Questionable
New England Patriots: Rhamondre Stevenson (RB) Ankle – Out; DeVante Parker (WR) Knee – Questionable; Trent Brown (OT) Hand – Questionable; Ja’Whaun Bentley (LB) Knee – Questionable; Christian Barmore (DT) Shoulder – Questionable; JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR) Ankle – Questionable; Pharaoh Brown (TE) Foot – Questionable; Tyquan Thornton (WR) Hamstring – Questionable; Matthew Slater (WR) Groin – Questionable
Betting Odds
• Favorite: Kansas City Chiefs
• Spread: 8.0
• Over/Under: 37.5
Betting Trends
| Kansas City Chiefs | New England Patriots | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 2-3-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 5-5-0 | 2-8-0 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 1-9-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 5-5-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 2-8-0 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-6-0 | 3-7-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• Kansas City Chiefs: +750
• New England Patriots:
Chiefs vs. Patriots Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: Kansas City Chiefs d. New England Patriots 23-15
• GFA Model: Kansas City Chiefs d. New England Patriots 26-17