Chiefs vs Panthers Predictions & Betting Picks | NFL Showdown November 24, 2024
The Kansas City Chiefs, two-time Super Bowl Champions, face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The Chiefs ended their undefeated season last week against the Buffalo Bills but maintain the best NFL record at 9-1. The Panthers, led by first-year coach Dave Canales, are 3-7 after their bye week. Kickoff is at 1:00 PM EST.
KC Looking to Return to Winning
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The Chiefs lost to the Bills 30-21, ending their 15-game winning streak. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes completed 23 of 33 passes for 196 yards and three touchdowns but threw two interceptions. Tight end Noah Gray caught two of the touchdowns. The Chiefs had 259 total yards but ran only 52 plays to the Bills’ 72. On defense, they allowed 366 yards, with Chammari Conner leading with eight tackles. Mahomes stated the loss is not their final objective, saying, “That’s a good football team…we’ll get back to work and try to use this as a spark.” They aim to regain momentum against the Panthers.
In terms of stats, the Chiefs are 16th in total offense and 11th in scoring offense. Despite being 29th in rushing, they might soon have Isiah Pacheco back to strengthen their running game. They rank 11th in passing, with DeAndre Hopkins settling into the system. Defensively, Kansas City is fifth in total defense and eighth in scoring defense but has struggled with sacks, ranking 27th in that category.
Key Injuries: RB Isiah Pacheco (questionable), DE Charles Omenihu, and PK Harrison Butker (out).
Panthers Ready for Action
The Carolina Panthers return from a bye week after winning against the New York Giants 20-17 in Germany. This victory marked two consecutive wins following a rough 1-7 start. Quarterback Bryce Young was 15 of 25 for 126 yards and one touchdown, leading the Panthers through an overtime win. Coach Canales expressed pride in the team’s resilience.
In their last game, the Panthers gained 306 yards of offense, including 155 on the ground. Young has shown improvement, staying interception-free against the Giants. Defensively, the Panthers allowed 342 total yards, with two players securing interceptions.
The Panthers rank at the bottom for total offense (32nd) and scoring offense (29th) but are 10th in rushing yards. Their defense has struggled, positioning them 29th in total defense and last in scoring defense. In addition, injury concerns affect cornerback Jaycee Horn, safety Xavier Woods, and others.
Key Injuries: CB Jaycee Horn, S Xavier Woods, WR Adam Thielen, DE LaBryan Ray, G Damien Lewis (questionable).
Best Bets for Kansas City Chiefs vs. Carolina Panthers
Full-Game Side Bet
The Chiefs’ average victory margin is under six points, which may attract bets on the Panthers. However, the Panthers have a scoring margin of -14.3 and rank low in overall offense. While the Chiefs are 11th in scoring, the Panthers sit at 29th. Expect the Chiefs to win by a solid margin.
Take KC -10.5
Prediction: Chiefs -10.5
Full-Game Total Pick
This game appears unbalanced regarding offense. The Chiefs feature a strong offense, while the Panthers struggle. Young has not proved consistent and often falls short of 200 yards passing. Expect the Chiefs’ defense to contain the Panthers, resulting in a lower-scoring game.
Take the under.
Prediction: Under 42.5