The Kansas City Chiefs host the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night. The Chiefs are 4-0, while the Saints are 2-2 after back-to-back tough losses. Kansas City has found a way to win close games, while New Orleans has struggled to close out games with leads.
Kansas City Chiefs Look to Stay Undefeated
The Chiefs have played four close games this season but have managed to come out on top in each one. They have dealt with injuries to key offensive players, including running backs Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver Hollywood Brown. Despite these setbacks, Kansas City continues to find success.
Patrick Mahomes remains the heart of the Chiefs’ offense, supported by a strong group of receivers. First-round pick Xavier Worthy has been a standout performer, averaging 17.1 yards per catch and scoring two touchdowns. Tight end Travis Kelce has also been a reliable target, leading the team in receiving yards.
The Chiefs’ defense has played a big role in their success, ranking seventh in the NFL in scoring defense, giving up only 18 points per game. Kansas City will need another solid defensive performance to keep their perfect record intact.
New Orleans Saints Aim to Rebound
The Saints started the season with two dominant wins over the Panthers and Cowboys, but they’ve lost their last two games by failing to hold late-game leads. Their losses to the Eagles and Falcons came in the final moments due to costly mistakes and a few big defensive penalties.
New Orleans boasts the league’s top scoring offense, averaging 31.8 points per game. Quarterback Derek Carr has been solid, but turnovers and special teams errors have hurt the team’s chances of winning. They’ll need to eliminate those mistakes to pull off an upset in Kansas City.
Several key players missed practice this week due to injuries, including tight end Taysom Hill and guard Cesar Ruiz. If these players remain sidelined, it could make things even tougher for the Saints on the road.
Chiefs Have the Edge
The Chiefs have been resilient all season, finding ways to win close games. Their defense has stepped up, and Mahomes can always be counted on to make plays when needed. While the Saints have shown they can score, their late-game execution has been a concern.
Given the Chiefs’ consistent performance and home-field advantage, look for Kansas City to cover the spread at -5.5 and potentially keep the total score under 43. Bet on the Chiefs to win this matchup and remain undefeated on the season.
