AFC Divisional Round Odds: Kansas City Chiefs vs New England Patriots Prediction

The defense and special teams played a key role in the win over the Texans on Saturday after Knile Davis ran the opening kickoff back for a touchdown.

About 16 months later, the New England Patriots finally get a chance at revenge against the Kansas City Chiefs after getting blown out by 27 points back in Week 4 of 2014.

“I think the more dependable, consistent players that are out there, the better our offense is going to be”. They are better than they were previous year when they defeated New England and have a real shot at an upset this weekend.

The New England Patriots coach is typically wooden and nonresponsive with the media but possesses a keen sense of humor he breaks out on occasion.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Chandler Jones warms up on the field during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. Jones was admitted to a hospital on Sunday and released the same day, the team said in a statement that did not elaborate on the nature of the medical issue.

This matchup could bode well for Kansas City because 66.7 percent of Brady’s throws come when the Patriots have 7-10 yards to go, as noted by Pro-Football-Reference. Some call him a “game manager” but Chris Simms from Bleacher Report, has been heard to call Smith his most notorious nickname, “Captain Checkdown”.

If the Chiefs are victorious, Gov. Baker has wagered Boston crème pie cupcakes from the Koffee Kup Bakery in Springfield, Mass., however, if the Chiefs lose, Gov. Nixon will send barbecue ribs from Kansas City’s own Gates BBQ. Kansas City has intercepted 22 passes this season and has totaled 29 takeaways.

If the knee hampers him on Saturday, the Patriots could be in trouble. Kansas City feels they are ready for the challenge. Then remember how they rallied and won their last ten games and then won their first postseason victory in two decades?

We all know of Tom Brady’s post season success, but Alex Smith has flaunted his talents throughout his career. Both these teams find ways to win in nearly exactly opposite ways.

The Patriots hope to get back at full force with Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola healthy. The Patriots are dealing with a ton of injuries and the last time Tom Brady seen the Chiefs he lost 41-14 only threw 159 yards and 2 INTS.

The Patriots (12-4) were the class of the National Football League for the first 10 games of the regular season. “They get ahead, they play on their terms”, described Brady. Smith is not the greatest quarterback in the league, but is legitimately fast and can burn defenses with his ability to run when the play breaks down.

Two more wins separate Fallon’s Josh Mauga from playing in the Super Bowl.

ESPN reveals that Brady told listeners during his weekly appearance non WEEI that he is well aware of the capabilities of the Kansas City Chiefs and that his team won’t be taking Andy Reid’s side lightly when they face off. “Kansas City does a great job protecting the ball and taking advantage of their scoring opportunities”, Brady noted.