On Saturday, the Washington Commanders visit Arrowhead Stadium to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2 of the NFL preseason. Washington opened its preseason with a 23-21 loss to the Carolina Panthers. Offseason acquisition Carson Wentz passed for 74 yards in his debut with the Commanders. Antonio Gibson fumbled the ball on only his second rushing attempt. Gibson had five fumbles in Washington's first 10 games last season.
Brian Robinson rushed for 26 yards. The rookie running back was able to gain yards following contact and was patient, waiting for blocks to set up. Washington rookie quarterback Sam Howell passed for 145 yards in his NFL preseason debut. The Commanders held Carolina to 288 yards of total offense but Washington was hurt by committing a pair of turnovers.
Kansas City opened its preseason with a 19-14 loss at home to the Chicago Bears. The positive outcome of Kansas City's opening loss in the preseason was its defense during the first half. Rookie George Karlaftis and Chris Jones each had first half sacks, while Khalen Saunders and Taylor Stallworth each made tackles behind the line of scrimmage. The Chiefs held the Bears to 285 yards of total offense.
On offense, Kansas City was hurt by a pair of turnovers and the Chiefs gained only 205 yards of total offense. Quarterback Shane Buechele passed for 99 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes played one series completing 6 of 7 passes for 60 yards with one touchdown. Justin Crum rushed for 28 yards on three carries and Justin Watson caught five passes for 45 yards and one touchdown.
Recent Betting Trends
- Washington is 3-1-1 ATS in its last 5 on the road
- The UNDER has cashed in 9 of the Commanders last 12
- Kansas City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 at home
- The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Chiefs last 5 at home
Free NFL Pick:
Kansas City Chiefs -3