The Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs meet this Sunday in the divisional round, with a spot in the AFC championship game on the line. The Browns secured their first playoff spot since 2002 , and they didn’t let him get lost, as they upset the Pittsburgh Steelers 48-37 in Super Wild Card weekend. It was Cleveland’s first playoff win since 1994, as well as Kevin Stefanski’s first playoff win as a head coach. Unfortunately, being the AFC’s highest seeded, they get the reigning Super Bowl champion and the No.1 Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield have faced each other only once in their NFL careers, in Week 9 of 2018 when the Chiefs beat the Browns by 16 points. However, this isn’t the only time they’ve faced each other in their footballing careers, as they set a college football record with 1,279 passing yards combined when Oklahoma and Texas Tech faced off in 2016. These teams have never met before in the playoffs. , but apparently everyone is expecting an exciting game. Before we get into how to bet on this game, here is how you can watch or stream the game this weekend.
All NFL odds via William Hill Sportsbook.
How to watch
Dated: Sunday January 17 | Time: 3:05 p.m. ET
Location: Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, Missouri)
TV: CBS | Current: CBS All Access
To follow: CBS Sports app
Browns at Chiefs air picks
Last Chances:
Kansas City Chiefs -10
“It sounds crazy to say it about an NFL playoff game, but it must be a bummer for Cleveland, right? I mean, not only did the Browns end their playoff drought playoffs this season, but they won a playoff game! And they did it against the team in their division that tortured them for decades! While their coach was stuck in a basement to isolate. I mean , the Browns have already won their Super Bowl, and now they face what could be the best team in the NFL.
“Plus, as the Browns won last week, I can’t ignore how the victory came about. The Steelers essentially gave the Browns a 28-0 lead in the first quarter. Once the Steelers stopped. spinning the ball several times, they outscored the Browns. 37-20 in the last three quarters. Something tells me the Chiefs won’t open the game by slamming the ball 20 yards past Patrick Mahomes in the The Browns’ defense hasn’t been good this year, and now he’s facing one of the best two offenses in the game. I don’t expect this one to be so competitive. “- Tom Fornelli explains why he expects Kansas City to cover the splits.
“In 14 games with Nick Chubb active, the Browns rushed for 160.2 yards per game and 23 touchdowns, and finished the regular season with the No. 3 rushing offense in the league. Interestingly, the Chiefs have allowed 122.1 rushing yards per game. this season, which is the worst among any playoff teams. Still, I can’t believe the Browns are going to upset the Chiefs in the divisional round. I think they can cover the spread, however, as the Chiefs haven’t won a game with more than six points since Week 8. As of Week 9, they are 1-7 ATS, which is the worst in the game. NFL! ”- Jordan Dajani explains why he leans towards Cleveland for cover.
Total Browns Pick at Chiefs
Stat namely: Since 2000, there have been six playoff games with a closing total of 56 or more. The most is 5-1.
“The Browns’ biggest defensive weakness is their secondary and it’s not a weakness you can afford to have when playing against the Chiefs. The only thing that worries me about the Chiefs is the rust factor. Normally I don’t put much stock in something like that, but their starters won’t have played for three weeks before they hit the pitch on Sunday. Last year they fell 24-0 behind the Texans before the rust wore off and now they’ve played a Browns team that just had the best first quarterback of any team in NFL playoff history. It’s not a ideal combination for Kansas City.
I fully expect this game to be a shootout, like every time Baker Mayfield and Mahomes face off. – John Breech explains why he’s taking over.
Best Accessories Choices
Baker Mayfield More than 1.5 touchdowns in passing (-125)
“The Chiefs’ pass defense has allowed at least two touchdowns in eight straight games. Mayfield has shot at least two scores in five of his last seven. The line suggests the Browns will have to chase the scoreboard. not ideal but they feel very safe. ”- Dave Richard of CBS Sports.
Nick Chubb Over 85.5 total yards (-115)
“All Chubb has done is a total of over 100 yards in seven of his last nine games. Recently he was boosted by his receiving work, scoring 28.9 yards per game in his seven. If this continues, it’s a cinch to get over 86. But while it isn’t as many, the Chiefs have allowed 4.6 yards per rush to opposing fullbacks during their last six games. Chubb has averaged 16.0 carries per game in his last seven games, so if he gets as many from the 4.6 yards per carry as the Chiefs allow, he will be within striking range of the number. . “- Dave Richard.
