Both the 49ers and Chiefs are coming off disappointing losses a week ago. Kansas City led against Buffalo in the 4th quarter before surrendering a late touchdown, while San Francisco was outclassed by the Falcons in a 28-14 loss. However, the 49ers were dealing with a number of injuries for that game, so their play can be excused. With the AFC West and NFC West standings in flux, this game means a lot for both teams in their pursuit of a division title.
Our NFL expert has picks, predictions and best bets for this matchup, so let’s break it all down.
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NFL Week 7 Kansas City Chiefs vs San Francisco 49ers prediction
This game could come down to injury luck for the home side. The 49ers have a plethora of injuries on the defensive side of the ball, but could be getting as many as half of their starters back this week. That could prove dividends against a Kansas City offense that is explosive, even without the services of Tyreek Hill. As for Kansas City, the Chiefs will be looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bills at home. Let’s get into our expert’s predictions for this matchup.