Chiefs vs. Falcons NFL Betting Odds, Picks: Mahomes (elbow) should start
The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in a Week 10 matchup between teams heading in opposite directions.
Kansas City improved to 6-2 with a 35-12 victory over the New York Jets, snapping a two-game losing streak.
Atlanta dropped to 3-6 following a 34-17 home loss to Cincinnati, its second consecutive defeat.
Check out a full list of NFL Week 10 score predictions.
Chiefs vs. Falcons Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is Sunday, November 15, at 1 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The game airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+ and DAZN.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s retractable roof should limit any impact from Atlanta’s November weather.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
Kansas City is a 3.5-point favourite with a -182 money line. Atlanta is +152, while the total is 45.5 points.
The Chiefs are 4-4 against the spread this season, compared with Atlanta’s 3-6 ATS record.
The Under has cashed in five of Kansas City’s eight games and five of Atlanta’s nine contests.
Check out all of the NFL odds for Week 10.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Kansas City Chiefs
Kenneth Walker III Anytime Touchdown (-190)
Walker is Kansas City’s primary rushing threat, providing balance for an offence built around Patrick Mahomes.
Travis Kelce Over 49.5 Receiving Yards (-111)
Kelce remains a dependable target for Mahomes, particularly on third downs and in the middle of the field. He has exceeded comparable receiving-yard thresholds in six of eight games this season.
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson Over 85.5 Rushing Yards (-113)
Robinson leads Atlanta with 880 rushing yards on 169 carries, averaging 5.2 yards per attempt.
He rushed for 100 yards against Cincinnati and remains the Falcons’ best opportunity to control possession.
Drake London Anytime Touchdown (+160)
London gives Atlanta a dangerous receiving option, especially near the goal line. His size and contested-catch ability could create opportunities if the Falcons establish their rushing attack.
Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City enters following a convincing victory over the Jets, but injuries could complicate its preparations.
Mahomes is considered day-to-day with a right elbow injury after undergoing an MRI. The quarterback’s practice participation warrants monitoring.
Receiver Xavier Worthy is also day-to-day with a hamstring injury, while offensive tackle Jaylon Moore is dealing with an ankle problem.
Kansas City also acquired receiver Josh Downs from Indianapolis on Tuesday, adding another target for Mahomes. Downs has 33 catches for 354 yards and one touchdown this season.
The Chiefs’ defence has been particularly impressive, allowing just 143 points through eight games.
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta must rebound after another disappointing performance, as Cincinnati scored 34 points in Sunday’s win.
Robinson rushed for 100 yards and added 47 receiving yards, but quarterback Michael Penix Jr. needs greater consistency against a Kansas City defence capable of creating difficult passing situations.
Atlanta also faces uncertainty surrounding receiver Zachariah Branch, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
The team also traded three-time All-Pro safety Jessie Bates III to Jacksonville on Monday, leaving its secondary without a key playmaker against Mahomes.
The Falcons have struggled to protect possession and generate consistent scoring opportunities.
Establishing Robinson early could help Atlanta control the clock and keep Mahomes on the sidelines.
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