Two unbeatens meet in Week 2 when the Eagles travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The odds board shows that most sportsbooks are hanging a KC -6 for this game with the total line a consensus 47.5 points
Philadelphia opened their season with a big 30-17 win at Washington. QB Carson Wentz threw for 307 yards and 2 scores. He also tossed a pick, lost a fumble and was sacked twice. WR Nelson Agholor had 6 receptions for 86 yards and a score in one of his best days as a pro. TE Zach Ertz also chipped in 6 catches for 93 yards. The ground game had trouble all day, finishing with 58 yards on 24 attempts. It was a banner day by the defense as they allowed 64 rushing yards, recovered 3 fumbles, allowed 200 net yards passing, had an interception and posted 4 sacks (2 by DE Brandon Graham).
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Kansas City had one of the most impressive Week 1 showings as they outscored New England 28-10 in the second half en route to a 42-27 victory. QB Alex Smith was brilliant, completing 28-35 passes for 368 yards and 4 TDs. He was sacked 3 times. Rookie RB Kareem Hunt fumbled on his first carry and then exploded. He ran for 185 yards on 27 carries and caught 5 passes for 98 yards. He also scored 3 times. WR Tyreek Hill caught 7 passes for 133 yards and a score. The defense had 3 sacks and allowed no TD passes. They surrendered 124 rushing yards but they came on 35 attempts (3.5 ypc).
Philadelphia at Kansas City Trends to Consider
- Philadelphia is 15-5 ATS in the second of back-to-back road games.
- The Eagles are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 matchups with AFC opponents.
- Kansas City is 0-5 ATS at home after scoring 35+ points in their previous game.
- The Chiefs have produced 7 overs and 18 UNDERs in their last 25 home games.
Injury Report
Philadelphia:
The Eagles lost starting CB Ron Darby in Week 1. Philadelphia’s top offensive lineman left-tackle Jason Peters is on the injury report, but he practiced in full on Thursday and barring a setback will be starting on Sunday.
Kansas City:
The Chiefs are beat up at safety losing strong safety Eric Berry for the season in their opener and to add to the problem, Free Safety Ron Parker has been limited in practice and is questionable to play this week.
Public Money
The public money is decidedly on the home team with the Chiefs getting over 60% of the point spread bets. The total line action as is the norm for the public has come in just below 60%.