Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles Betting Preview

A pair of 1-2 teams are set to meet up for a Week 4 matchup in the NFL, and each team is desperately searching for a victory. The Philadelphia Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs in a matchup of recent Super Bowl champions.

Kansas City entered the season as the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl, but they have struggled to begin the season. The Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns in Week 1, but they have since lost two straight games.

Philadelphia was also a Week 1 winner over the Atlanta Falcons, but they have struggled since the season opener. The Eagles are also facing the Chiefs on a short week after being blown out by the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football in Week 3.

The Kansas City Chiefs are 7.5-point favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles in this matchup on Sunday afternoon.

Chiefs Need to Defend

If the Chiefs are going to become a Super Bowl contender again this season, then they are going to have to find a way to get some stops. Kansas City is allowing 31.7 points per game, and the secondary has been a major issue.

The Chiefs have also really struggled to run the football yet again, and that just puts too much pressure on the passing attack. Running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has rushed for 189 yards this season, but he doesn’t always get enough attempts.

Patrick Mahomes has thrown for 940 yards and nine touchdowns this season, but he has thrown three costly interceptions. Kansas City is going to score, but they have to make better decisions on offense.

Hurts Needs Some Help

Jalen Hurts is doing a bit of everything for the Philadelphia Eagles this season, but he just isn’t getting enough help from his teammates. Hurts has thrown for 780 yards while also rushing for 179 yards through the first three games.

The offensive line continues to be a problem for Philadelphia, even though the Eagles have racked up 129 rushing yards. Protecting Hurts is a key on Sunday if they want to have a chance to keep up with the Chiefs.

The defense has been solid, allowing just 21.3 points per game. That unit has given the Eagles a chance to win games, but they are going to have to play extremely well to slow down the mighty Chiefs.

Chiefs Cruise to Victory

The Kansas City Chiefs have not looked like themselves to begin the 2021 season, and the defense has been a major concern. That unit is going to have to play much better, but facing the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday could be the perfect time for them to turn things around.

Jalen Hurts is going to go on to have a nice career in the NFL, but he just isn’t getting much help from the rest of his teammates at this time. Philadelphia doesn’t have the offense to keep up with Kansas City in this game, and this one could get out of hand in a hurry.

Bet the Kansas City Chiefs -7.5 over the Philadelphia Eagles in this Week 4 NFL showdown on Sunday.

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