The Chiefs are a 3.5-point favorite in this week's game, likely creating a rushing game script.Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been among the least sure-handed receivers in football, completing a mere 53.9% of passes thrown his way since the start of last season, grading out in the 5th percentile among wide receiversThe Kansas City Chiefs have been faced with a stacked the box on a mere 9.3% of their plays since the start of last season, least in the league. Positioning an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the cost of better passing efficiency.The Kansas City Chiefs have gone no-huddle on a mere 1.8% of their plays outside the two-minute warning since the start of last season (least in the NFL). This slows down the pace, leading to less volume and stat accumulation.The Kansas City Chiefs have elected to go for it on 4th down a measly 15.8% of the time since the start of last season (least in football), which typically means less offensive volume, less TD potential, and lower offensive stats across the board.
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