Gunslinger Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are striving for nothing less than perfection. They squeaked out a win last week against the Buccaneers but shouldn’t face the same problems against a Denver Broncos squad that was crushed 41-10 by the Ravens. Quarterback Bo Nix will need to take some chances if he hopes to make this game competitive.
Both the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Commanders need a win here to stay in the playoff hunt and maintain a top spot in their respective divisions. The Steelers will rely heavily on their ground game and look to exploit the Commanders' weaknesses in that area. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels looks to continue his hot streak as the Commanders count on his arm to carry the load in this one. Let's have a look to the odds!
Denver Broncos
Bo Nix Over 210.5 Passing Yards -113
Bo Nix has surpassed 200 passing yards in all but three games this season. He’s cleared 210.5 passing yards in back-to-back games and three of his last four outings. While Nix is known for his mobility, the Chiefs have the third-best rush defense in the NFL, allowing just 83.9 rushing yards per game. That means Nix will have fewer opportunities to run, and will likely be forced to air it out. With 210 passing yards being a reasonable target in today’s game, the over is worth considering.
Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes Over 1.5 Passing Touchdowns -103
Patrick Mahomes is coming off back-to-back games with more than 1 passing touchdown and just six days removed from a three-touchdown performance against the Buccaneers. He has posted a completion percentage above 70% in five of his eight games and has thrown multiple passing touchdowns in four games this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Najee Harris Over 63.5 Rushing Yards -115
After rushing for over 100 yards in each of his last three games, it’s surprising to see the over/under set at 63.5, which is below Najee Harris’ season average of 74.0 rushing yards per game. Harris has surpassed 63.5 rushing yards in all but two games this season. With the Washington Commanders giving up the fourth-most rushing yards per game (143), expect the Steelers' running back to have another strong performance here.
Washington Commanders
Jayden Daniels Over 220.5 Passing Yards -115
Jayden Daniels, the Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite, is having an outstanding first season in the pros. Daniels has thrown for over 220.5 yards in six of nine games this season, including three games with 250 or more passing yards. He boasts the second-best QBR (75.7) this season and faces a Pittsburgh squad that allows just shy of 220 passing yards on average per game.
Betting Odds
- Denver Broncos +8 (-113)
- Kansas City Chiefs -8 (-107)
- Total: 41.5
- Pittsburgh Steelers +2.5 (+100)
- Washington Commanders -2.5 (-120)
- Total: 45.5