Chiefs vs Eagles Opening Odds, Betting Lines, and Early Picks

• The Kansas City Chiefs (1-2) opened as 7.5-point favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles (1-2) in Week 4 (Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 1 pm ET) 
• KC has lost back-to-back games for just the second time in Patrick Mahomes’ career
• Read below for analysis on which way the line will move ahead of kickoff

The Kansas City Chiefs are reeling. The reigning AFC champs have lost back-to-back games and believe it or not, occupy the cellar in the AFC West division at 1-2.

Patrick Mahomes and company will look to end their mini-skid in Week 4 (Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 1 pm ET), when they travel to Philadelphia to face the 1-2 Eagles.

Chiefs vs Eagles Opening Odds

Odds as of  Sept. 27th at FanDuel.

The Chiefs opened up as 7.5-point favorites, in a game that features a total of 54.5. KC has never lost three straight outings in the Mahomes era. Based on the Eagles performance on Monday Night in Dallas, it’s hard to imagine they hand KC another upset defeat.

That is of course, as long as the Chiefs take care of the football. Something they didn’t do in their 30-24 Week 3 loss to the LA Chargers.

Costly Turnovers Sink Chiefs

KC coughed up the ball four times on Sunday versus LA, which led to 21 points. Mahomes threw two picks, while both Tyreek Hill and Clyde Edwards-Helaire lost fumbles.

The reigning MVP completed a season low 61.4% of his throws, for 260 yards and three scores. The Chargers game plan to keep everything underneath and encourage the Chiefs to run the ball worked to perfection. Mahomes averaged just 5.9 yards per attempt, a shade over half of what he averaged the previous week in Baltimore.

Those #Chargers–#Chiefs game are going to be amazing for years to come.

Herbert 4 TDs, 0 INTs.

Mahomes 3 TDs, 2 INTs, including one late in 4th

Back in July: “Watch out for Justin Herbert next year.” @PatrickMahomes : “I’ll see it when I believe it.”pic.twitter.com/11WI4uxyoC

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 26, 2021

Defensively, the Chiefs had no answer for the LA passing attack, as Justin Herbert racked up four TD passes, and Mike Williams abused the secondary for 7 catches, 122 receiving yards and two scores.

The Chiefs have now surrendered at least 29 points in every game this season and rank bottom-10 in total yards allowed, and opposing quarterback completion percentage.

The 4th place Kansas City Chiefs

— Michael McQuaid (@Michael_NFL) September 26, 2021

On the injury front, defensive end Frank Clark and cornerback Charvarius Ward sat out with hamstring and quad injuries respectively, while fellow corner Rashad Fenton left the game with a concussion.

Eagles Crushed By Cowboys

Philadelphia was flat out embarrassed by the Cowboys 41-21 in primetime. They didn’t muster a drive longer than five plays until late in the third quarter, and their first seven possessions resulted in five punts and two Jalen Hurts interceptions.

HURTS PICK-SIXED!

TREVON DIGGS HOUSE CALL 🔥

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/IBZst5W0OO

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 28, 2021

One of those picks was returned to the house by Dallas, and while Hurts’ final numbers looked respectable (326 yards, 2 TD), nearly all the production was accumulated in garbage time.

Defensively, the Eagles started strong by recovering a fumble in the endzone for a touchdown, and stopping the Cowboys on 4th and goal, but it was all downhill after that.

Dallas did whatever they wanted, racking up 27 first downs, and 380 total yards. Philly couldn’t stop Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys running game, while Dak Prescott picked apart their secondary by completing 81% of his passes. Mahomes must be salivating for a chance to go against this unit.

Dak heatin' up vs. the Eagles 🔥

(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/o5sJELvZlY

— ESPN (@espn) September 28, 2021

Injury wise, the Eagles depleted offensive line suffered another blow as guard Isaac Sumalo suffered a foot issue. Also leaving the game early was safety K’Von Wallace with a shoulder injury.

Early Money Will Back KC

The recent stink of Philly’s Monday Night Football debacle will be tough for bettors to shake. The Eagles offense looked abysmal, while their defense had major problems getting stops.

If the Cowboys can march up and down the field at will on Philadelphia, bettors will expect a similar result when the Chiefs come to town.

If the Chiefs even struggle with the Eagles on Sunday, every alarm bell on earth is fair.

— Matt Verderame (@MattVerderame) September 28, 2021

KC however, has been brutal ATS recently, something that won’t go unnoticed. They’ve covered in just two of their past 14 games overall. The early juice is shaded towards Philly, and the closing line will likely settle at -7.