The Chiefs are a massive 7-point favorite in this week's game, likely creating an extreme rushing game script.The Kansas City Chiefs O-line grades out as the 6th-best in football this year at blocking for rushers.Clyde Edwards-Helaire has run for 0.50 touchdowns per game on the ground this year (on average), one of the highest figures in the league among RBs (91st percentile).Opposing offenses have rushed for the most touchdowns in football (1.00 per game) versus the Las Vegas Raiders defense this year.The Kansas City Chiefs have gone up against a stacked the box on a measly 9.3% of their plays since the start of last season, least in football. Positioning an extra defender near the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.
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