The Kansas City Chiefs travel to Denver, Colorado on Sunday afternoon to face off with their divisional opponents the Denver Broncos. When these two teams played in Week 10 it came down to a blocked field goal as time expired for the Chiefs to pick up a 16-14 win. This week’s kickoff from Empower Field at Mile-High Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS. Let’s jump in and take a look at this Chiefs-Broncos preview and predictions.
The Kansas City Chiefs starters are getting 24 days of rest. The team hasn’t played since Christmas Day, and they’ll be resting their starters this week. They’ve already secured their first-round bye by clinching the #1 seed in the AFC playoffs. Carson Wentz will be the Chiefs starter in Week 18 against the Broncos.
The Chiefs sitting their starters is great news for the Denver Broncos. If the Broncos win this game, they are in the playoffs. If they lose, they’ll need help from the Dolphins and Bengals to get in. The assignment is pretty simple, beat the Chiefs’ backups, and make the playoffs.
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Preview and Predictions Video
Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos Preview and Predictions
Courtland Sutton Over 72.5 Receiving Yards (-125)
This whole situation works out well for those of us who want to bet on player props. Courtland Sutton is just 82 yards away from 1,000 on the season and a 500k bonus that awaits him. The Broncos’ number one priority is going to be to win, which is good for Sutton. After that, if he’s not already there, it’s going to be to get him to that number. Sutton has already hit this number in five of his last nine games.
Kansas City Chiefs +10.5 (-109)
Yes, it’s the Broncos starters who’ve been impressive this year and great against the spread. Yes, they are battling against the backups for Kansas City. However, this is still a lot of points to lay against a good team. The Chiefs haven’t played since Christmas Day and have had plenty of time to install an offense for Wentz and the boys this week.
Wentz is playing to put some good film out there for more potential options down the road. He’s also been a starter before and is a competent quarterback. Denver wins this game, but I think Kansas City keeps it somewhat close at the end of the day.
