The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, both sitting at a surprising 1-2, are used to battling for playoff seeding, not just for a .500 record. For two teams with Super Bowl aspirations, this Week 4 matchup has the feel of a must-win, as the loser will fall into a deeper hole in the conference standings.
| Baltimore Ravens (1-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (1-2) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, September 28, 4:25 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | -2.5 | -148 | Over 48.5 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | +2.5 | +126 | Under 48.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Baltimore Ravens | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Kansas City Chiefs |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Points Per Game | 20 |
| 208 | Passing Yards Per Game | 207.7 |
| 122.7 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 108 |
| 32 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 18.7 |
| 266 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 183 |
| 149 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 114 |
Key Details
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are looking to wash away the bitter taste of a 38-30 loss to the Lions.“Nobody’s playing perfect football. It’s early in the season,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said. Looking to improve is running back Derrick Henry, who needs to correct recent fumbling issues. However, the bigger concern for Baltimore is on the other side of the ball. The run defense has been uncharacteristically porous, a problem made worse by a string of injuries that has decimated their defensive front. The Ravens will need to find a way to patch up their defense to slow down the high-powered Chiefs offense.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs finally got into the win column with a 22-9 victory over the Giants, a much-needed result after two narrow losses to start the season. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes believes the team is on the right path. “We’re putting in the work,” Mahomes said, confident that their efforts will start paying off. Kansas City’s ground game also showed signs of life, a welcome development after Mahomes was the team’s leading rusher in the first two games.
Against the Giants, the running back duo of Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt provided a balanced attack that the Chiefs hope to build on. A more effective rushing game would take some of the pressure off Mahomes and the passing attack, which is still working to find its rhythm. Facing a depleted Ravens defense at home could be the perfect opportunity for the Chiefs’ offense to finally have a breakout performance and signal that they are back to their dominant ways.
Prediction
The favorite and point spread seem fair. Baltimore has played better so far. They need to avoid key mistakes. They will do that against the Chiefs.
