Disclaimer
These contests are intended to be fun as you’re watching the game. It’s incredibly difficult to get a real edge as there are so few options, and in MME contests, there are often many duplicate lineups. One play or one penalty can change the entire outcome of the game.
Game Strategy
- Over/Under: 42
- Spread: Chiefs -5
- Chiefs Implied Team Total: 23.5
- Saints Implied Team Total: 18.5
Despite the absences of stars Rashee Rice and Isiah Pacheco, the Chiefs are still the clear favorites in this one at home. Lineups should lean Chiefs heavy.
Injury Roundup
- Rashee Rice OUT
- Isiah Pacheco OUT
- Taysom Hill OUT
- Clyde Edwards-Helaire Doubtful
- Mecole Hardman Questionable
Captain Consideration
Kansas City Chiefs Showdown Players
Quarterback
Patrick Mahomes II - Captain/Flex
Patrick Mahomes II isn't the most exciting fantasy quarterback at the moment but this is a one-game slate. He's the home quarterback and ranks seventh in pass touchdowns per game (1.5). The Chiefs are five-point favorites.
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