8:15 pm
November 1

Giants @ Chiefs

Who will WIN this matchup?

New York Giants (2-5)

@ Kansas City Chiefs (3-4)

 

Current odds:

New York Giants: (+400)

Kansas City Chiefs: (-550)

 

• The spread for the game is Kansas City by 10.5 points.

• Patience is not so much a virtue for Patrick Mahomes when he fails to read big-play opportunities. The Kansas City quarterback admits he has overlooked some chances at chuck yardage as opponents use Cover-2 schemes and force the Chiefs (3-4) to settle for shorter gains. Kansas City’s defensive shortcomings have led to Mahomes pressing sometimes to make plays. The Chiefs rank last in the NFL in yards allowed per play (6.6) and find it difficult to get off the field.

• They blanked opponents in the second half of their last two games, rallying past Washington before falling 27-3 in a mismatch last week at Tennessee. Rookie Nick Bolton recorded 15 tackles in the loss to the Titans and is emerging as a run-stopper, though veterans Frank Clark, Chris Jones and Tyrann Mathieu have rarely flexed their playmaking capability. As an example, the Chiefs have already committed 17 turnovers, a mark that ranks last in the NFL and exceeds their total (16) in 2020. Their minus-10 turnover differential is tied for last in the league.

• The Giants enter Monday’s game off a 25-3 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 7, their best defensive performance of the season. New York held Carolina to 173 total yards (2.8 per play) and recorded 6.0 sacks, including 2.5 by rookie Azeez Ojulari. On offense, improvement in the red zone will be necessary if the Giants want to establish control. Their 45 percent conversion rate for touchdowns ranks dead last in the league. Getting some offensive playmakers back off injury would be extremely beneficial in testing the Chiefs’ shaky defense.

• While running back Saquon Barkley (ankle), wide receiver Kenny Golladay (knee) and linebacker Lorenzo Carter (ankle)are out, wideouts Kadarius Toney (ankle) and Sterling Shepard (hamstring) are expected to be available despite being listed as questionable on the final injury report. For the Chiefs, defensive tackle Khalen Saunders (knee) and linebacker Anthony Hitchens (triceps) are out. Right tackle Mike Remmers (knee) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (foot) are questionable after taking part in limited practice.

7/10
Confidence
StreakSmarter Pick
Kansas City Chiefs
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