The Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) and Atlanta Falcons (1-1) meet Sunday. Kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Chiefs vs. Falcons odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Chiefs didn’t cover as 6.5-point favorites, but still pulled off a 26-25 victory over the visiting Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 as the Over (47.5) hit. K Harrison Butker kicked a game-winning 51-yard FG as time expired. The kick was set up by a crucial pass interference call on 4th down that went against Cincinnati.
An odd storyline for Kansas City this season has been the lack of a connection between QB'Patrick Mahomes'and TE'Travis Kelce. Mahomes has targeted Kelce a total of just 7 times in 2 games for 4 receptions, 39 yards and no TDs. Kelce’s Over/Under for receiving yards Sunday is set at 49.5 (O: -115 | U: -125) at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Falcons covered as 5.5-point underdogs in a 22-21 win at the Philadelphia Eagles Monday with the Under (46.5) cashing. QB'Kirk Cousins (20 of 29, 241 yards, 2 TDs) threw a go-ahead TD to WR Drake London'with 34 seconds remaining to pull off the last-minute upset.