Kansas City vs Washington Odds, Betting Lines, Picks, and Predictions
By John Perrotto in NFL Football
Published:
- The Chiefs are 6.5-point road favorites over Washington on Sunday
- Perrotto Betting Record: 1-1 ML; 2-1 ATS; 1-0 O/U; +1.8 units
- The odds and lines can be found below with a prediction
The teams with the worst scoring defenses in the NFL square off when the Kansas City Chiefs visit the Washington Football Team at 1pm. ET Sunday at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.
Both teams are 2-3. The Chiefs have lost three of their last four games and Washington has dropped two of its last three.
The Chiefs are favored in this game, which will be televised to part of the country by CBS.
Chiefs vs Football Team Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | -305 | -6.5 (-110) | Over 54 (-110) |
| Washington Football Team | +240 | +6.5 (-110) | Under 54 (-110) |
Odds as of October 16th at DraftKings.
The Chiefs opened as 6.5-point favorites and the line has held steady, even though almost the entire handle, a whopping 97%, has gone on Kansas City. It is expected be a sunny but blustery day, with a high temperature of 64 degrees with northwest wind at 9-15 mph and gusts to 28 mph.
Losers in Week 5
Both teams lost last weekend at home, the Chiefs falling to the Buffalo Bills 38-20 in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game and Washington dropping a 33-22 decision to the New Orleans Saints.
Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed for 272 yards and rushed for 61 but threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.
Patrick Mahomes has thrown six INTs this season…
He threw six INTs all of last season 😬@brgridiron pic.twitter.com/w0RSHXET4o
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 11, 2021
Washington QB Taylor Heinicke was picked off twice.
The Chiefs hold a commanding 9-1 lead in the all-time series, including winning the last matchup 29-20 in 2017 during Week 4 at home. Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce had seven receptions for 111 yards and one touchdown.
Giving Up Points Aplenty
The Chiefs are giving up an NFL-worst 32.6 points a game, while Washington is just slightly better with a 31.0 average.
All five Kansas City opponents have scored at least 30 points. Washington has been burned for 43, 30 and 33 points in its last three games.
Defense was supposed to be Washington’s strength this season as it attempts to win consecutive NFC East titles. However, defensive end Chase Young did not record his first sack of the season until last week after being the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2020.
CHASE YOUNG BACK TO MAKING PLAYS‼️ pic.twitter.com/FnaqIQ7edb
— T rock?🌹 (@TrockNFLYT) October 10, 2021
The Chiefs are 31st among the league’s 32 teams in total yards allowing, 28th in pass defense and 29th against the run. Washington is 27th in both overall and passing defense and 18th in stopping the run.
Spotlight on Williams
Chiefs running back Darrel Williams will make his first career start after Clyde Edwards-Helaire was placed on injured reserve this week with a knee injury.
Williams is in his fourth season with the Chiefs and was part of AFC championship-winning teams each of the last two years. He has 99 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries.
It will be interesting to see how Williams handles being the featured back. He has not had more than 11 carries or 46 rushing yards in a game during his career.
Just a reminder that Darrel Williams has a burst like this 👀
He will step in for the #Chiefs for a few weeks.
— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 12, 2021
The only other Chiefs running back who has gotten playing time this season is veteran Jerick McKinnon and he has only one attempt for 2 yards.
Mahomes Set Up for Big Day
Mahomes certainly will want to atone for his three-turnover performance last week. Washington seems to be the right matchup for him to put up some big numbers.
Let it fly, @Jaboowins 🎯
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/nuCM0rXgNo
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 10, 2021
Cornerbacks William Jackson III and Kendall Fuller were repeated burned by Jameis Winston last week. While Winston was just 15-of-30 passing, he rolled up 279 yards and threw four touchdowns passes.
The passing yards were a season high for Winston.
Injury Report
Washington will be without the starting right side of their offensive line as tackle Sam Cosmi (ankle) and guard Brandon Scherff (knee) have been declared out. Also ruled out are wide receivers Curtis Samuel (groin), Cam Sims (hamstring) and linebacker Jared Norris (shoulder).
Brandon Scherff is playing as well as any RG in football this season. Elite 2nd level/space blocker, puller, and finisher. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/08Tmj5oRL2
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) October 16, 2017
Two defensive starters are out for the Chiefs in end Chris Jones (wrist) and cornerback Charvarius Ward (quadriceps). Tight end Blake Bell (blake) will also sit out.
Who’s Going to Win?
This game has the look of a shootout, though the windy weather could possibly affect offense.
Who would you rather have in a shootout, Mahomes or Heinicke? That answer is obvious.
The Pick: Chiefs -6.5 (-110)
Sports Writer
John Perrotto has been covering and writing about sports for various outlets for over 40 years. His work has appeared in the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, and more. John is based out of Beaver Falls, PA.
