The are coming off of a decent 2020 campaign. We only say "decent" because we know that the goal forand Co. every year is winning a Super Bowl, and they have a good chance to get back to the winner's circle in 2021. Mahomes has already made it clear that he has his eyes set on going what would be an !The AFC West should again be an interesting division to follow. Below, we will break down every game on Kansas City's schedule this upcoming season, and try to predict a final record. In at the Chiefs' schedule, I came up with a 14-3 record. Let's see if that changes with this more detailed look. Caesars Sportsbook has Kansas City's win total at O/U 12.5.Week 1 vs. Line: Chiefs -6Opponent win total:O/U 10The Browns will be out to prove not only that they are legitimate contenders in 2021 by taking down the Chiefs, but also to avenge their divisional-round lo s in Kansas City in January. Mahomes went down with an injury in that matchup
Denzel Ward Jersey , but heroics to keep the chains moving late in the game secured the victory for the Chiefs. I do expect the Browns to be improved in 2021, but will we see that in Week 1? I like the additions Cleveland made on defense, but I want to see how it all fits together. Additionally, the Browns have not been good in season openers. They lost by 32 to the last year and by 30 to the in 2019. You have to go back all the way to 2004 for when the Browns won in Week 1, and I'll lay the points here as well. Prediction:Chiefs win 31-24Projected record:1-0Week 2 at Baltimore Ravens (SNF)Opponent win total:O/U 11Mahomes has never lost to , but that has a lot to do with the Chiefs' defense as well. They forced Jackson to attempt to beat them with his arm, and he has been unable to do so thus far. He pa sed for just 97 yards on 28 attempts in their last meeting in 2020, as the Ravens lost by 14 points. It's true that Baltimore did go out and acquire a few intriguing weapons this offseason, but I feel comfortable taking the Chiefs here.Prediction:Chiefs win 28-23Projected record:2-0Week 3 vs. Opponent win total:O/U 9This will be "real" second matchup against the Chiefs, as the Chargers defeated their backups in Week 17 last year. If you recall, Herbert almost scored a victory against the Chiefs in his very first start back in Week 2. He was incredibly poised for his first game, as he completed 22 of 33 pa ses for 311 yards, one touchdown
Baker Mayfield Jersey , one interception and also rushed for a score in the 23-20 overtime lo s. This Chargers team could surprise some people in 2021 if it can stay healthy, but I'm not going to label this as a trap game this early in the year.Prediction:Chiefs win 30-21Projected record:3-0 Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Week 4 at Opponent win total:O/U 7Philly is once again going to be a fun environment to play in with fans back in the stands, and all eyes will be on as he continues his campaign to prove he's the future under center. The Chiefs are just a better team, however, and they move to 4-0 in this matchup. Prediction:Chiefs win 35-27Projected record:4-0Week 5 vs. (SNF)Opponent win total:O/U 10.5The biggest factor in this Week 5 prime-time matchup is where the game is being played. If this contest were to take place in Buffalo, I'd have to think long and hard about a prediction. With it being in Kansas City, however, I'm leaning Chiefs. The Bills had a 9-0 lead over the Chiefs in the second quarter in the AFC Championship Game, but you know Andy Reid and his players were never truly worried about their chances of winning the game. Buffalo's defense is going to have to find a way to put pre sure on Mahomes and limit the scoring, and I just don't have confidence in that right now. Prediction:Chiefs win 24-21Projected record:5-0Week 6 at Washington Football TeamOpponent win total:O/U 8This could be a closer matchup than many are anticipating. Washington just built on its biggest strength in its defense this offseason, and also acquired a gunslinger in -- as inconsistent as he may
Trevon Coley Jersey be. This could be a trap game, but once again, it's hard to pick against Kansas City just yet.Prediction:Chiefs win 26-23Projected record:6-0Week 7 at Tenne see TitansOpponent win total:O/U 9.5TheMahomes suffered was actually against the Titans in Nashville in November 2019, as blocked a last-second, 53-yard field goal to secure a three-point victory for the Titans. The Chiefs don't lose much, so they remember that game well. Kansas City gets revenge in Nashville this time around, however. Prediction:Chiefs win 30-20Projected record:7-0Week 8 vs. (MNF)Opponent win total:O/U 7The Chiefs' second prime-time home game of the season comes in Week 8 against an interesting Giants team. The defense should be improved and the front office also went out and acquired a couple of interesting weapons on offense. also returns from injury. Still, to me it all comes down to quarterback . Is he going to take the leap many are anticipating in Year 3, or will he underwhelm? The NFC East is known for underwhelming so I'll stick
Damarious Randall Jersey with the Chiefs here again. 8-0.Prediction:Chiefs win 28-20Projected record:8-0Week 9 vs. Opponent win total:N/AThe won the Super Bowl last season but Chiefs-Packers was actually the matchup I was hoping for. Here is where I give the Chiefs their first lo s, as rookie goes for 100 yards and a score.Prediction:Chiefs lose 31-27Projected record:8-1Week 10 at (SNF)Opponent win total:O/U 7.5If you're upset about the Chiefs dropping a game to the Packers, I could hand the Chiefs a lo s here as well. gave Mahomes the only meaningful lo s of the 2020 regular season, and actually in the two games they played. Seriously. Mahomes threw for more yards in their two matchups, but Carr had a higher completion rate, two more touchdown pa ses and a higher pa ser rating. Mahomes is the better player, but the point is you can't sleep on this divisional opponent. The other facet of this matchup is that Las Vegas could be one of the toughest places to play in 2021. Either way, I gave the Chiefs a lo s last week, I'll give them a rebound win here. Prediction:Chiefs win 35-30Projected record:9-1Week 11 vs. Opponent win total:O/U 9.5Mahomes grew up a big Cowboys fan, and this will be the first time he takes on "America's Team." The Cowboys always seem to fall short of the preseason hype they receive every year even though they appear to have plenty going for them entering 2021. Give me the Chiefs.Prediction:Chiefs win 38-28Projected record:10-1Week 13 vs. Opponent win total:N/AThe Broncos do have the potential to play the
Bernie Kosar Jersey Chiefs close, and I like what they have done on defense in the offseason -- especially in the secondary. Still, the quarterback i sue looms large, and who knows what it will look like in Week 13. The Chiefs are also coming off of their bye here, so give me Kansas City.Prediction:Chiefs win 27-20Projected record:11-1Week 14 vs. Las Vegas RaidersOpponent win total:O/U 7.5The Raiders defeated the Chiefs in Kansas City last year, but I highly doubt Mahomes allows that to happen again. Prediction:Chiefs win 33-26Projected record:12-1Week 15 at Los Angeles Chargers (TNF)Opponent win total:O/U 9This could be a potential trap game for the Chiefs if the Chargers remain healthy. Since the Chiefs have been rolling as of late, I'll give them a surprising lo s here on the road on a short week. Herbert proved he was talented in his first NFL season, and this could add some juice to a rivalry that has been pretty one-sided since 2014.Prediction:Chiefs lose 31-28Projected record:12-2Week 16 vs. Opponent win total:O/U 9The Steelers have all the talent they need to be contenders, but remember how horribly they played toward the end of the season last year? Could potentially do that again? I have more confidence in the Chiefs than I do the Steelers.Prediction:Chiefs win 26-23Projected record:13-2Week 17 at Opponent win total:O/U 6.5The Bengals are going to be much more fun to watch in 2021, but and are going to need some time before they can challenge the Chiefs offensively. Prediction:Chiefs win 28-20Projected record:14-2Week 18 at Denver BroncosOpponent win total:N/AKansas City loses the regular-season finale, as the Chiefs start their backups with the No. 1 seed in the AFC already locked up.Prediction:Chiefs lose 27-18Projected final record:14-3
