The Kansas City Chiefs (1-3) meet the Chicago Bears (1-3) looking to snap their three-game losing streak. This game will feature the NFL’s fourth-leading rusher, Jamaal Charles (306 yards, 4 TDs), and second-leading rusher, Matt Forte (367 yards, 1 TD). It will begin Sunday, Oct 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET and can be seen on FOX.
Kansas City dropped one to Cincinnati 36-21 last week. Jeremy Maclin had an outstanding performance in the loss, registering 11 catches for 148 yards. Jamaal Charles contributed with 75 yards on 11 attempts. Chicago is hoping for a similar result as last week when they won in a tight one over Oakland 22-20. Martellus Bennett had a big game for the Bears, totaling 11 catches for 83 yards and one TD. Matt Forte added 91 yards on 25 attempts.
The Chiefs are a heavy 10-point favorite and the Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is 45 points.
The Chiefs enter the game with a current record of 1-3 Straight Up (SU) and Against The Spread (ATS) this season. The Chiefs may capitalize on a weak Bears run defense that allows 4.4 yards per carry. Transitioning to the Kansas City defense, there are a few things to consider when it is on the field. The Kansas City defense may be able to capitalize on the Bears’ poor passing game, which averages a 60.2% completion percentage. The Chiefs should try to take advantage of the slow-starting Bears defense, who give up six points per game in the first quarter. Kansas City’s special teams unit is one of its strengths. They earn 110.8 return yards per game, placing third in the NFL.
Compared to the Chiefs, the Bears have a record of 1-3 for both ATS and SU. The Bears could take advantage of Kansas City’s reputation as a slow starter on defense. The Chiefs are 30th in the NFL in first-quarter points allowed with 8.5.
Predictions: SU Winner – KC, ATS Winner – KC, O/U – Under
Notes
Kansas City is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games.
Kansas City is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games.
Kansas City is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 5 games when playing Chicago.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Kansas City.
Kansas City is 1-0 SU when carrying a lead into the fourth quarter this season.
The Kansas City ground attack is ranked 16th in the league, while the Chicago rush defense is only ranked 24th. The Bears’ rushing game is ranked 11th, compared to the 14th-ranked run defense of the Chiefs.
