The Chiefs are a huge 8.5-point favorite in this game, indicating an extreme rushing game script.The Denver Broncos pass defense has displayed good efficiency against TEs this year, yielding 7.09 yards-per-target to the position: the 10th-least in the NFL.The Denver Broncos safeties grade out as the 2nd-best safety corps in football this year in covering pass-catchers.The 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 football. Bringing an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves run-stopping at the expense of better passing efficiency.The Denver Broncos have stacked the box versus opponents on just 9.1% of their plays since the start of last season, least in the NFL. Choosing not to position an extra defender close to the line of scrimmage improves pass defense at the expense of run-stopping.
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