Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars Prediction, 9/17/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 2

Game: Kansas City Chiefs vs Jacksonville Jaguars

Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023

Location: TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, FL

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Jaguars (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) will try to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs (0-1) at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday. Kansas City opens this contest as 2.5-point favorites. The betting total comes in at 50.

The Kansas City Chiefs come into this game with a record of 0-1 for this year. In their last game, the Chiefs faced off with the Lions and went home with a loss by a final score of 21-20. Patrick Mahomes finished 21/39 with 226 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 77.5 and ended the game with 1 interception. Marquez Valdes-Scantling left with an average of 24.0 yds per catch by totaling 48 yds on 2 receptions. Patrick Mahomes led the offense in rushing for the Chiefs with 6 attempts for 45 yds (7.5 yards per carry). In all, they had 62 plays which converted into 316 yards. The Kansas City Chiefs ended up running the ball 23 different times and accrued 90 yds, which earned them an average of 3.9 yards per tote. When it came to stopping the run, the Chiefs conceded 118 yds on 34 tries, which is an average of 3.5 yards per run allowed. Kansas City gave up 22 pass completions on 35 attempts for 250 yds, and a completion percentage of 62.9%.

The Chiefs have attained 316 total yards for the year. Kansas City has accrued 10 first downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 3 penalties for 25 yds. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Kansas City has earned 2 touchdowns via the pass and 0 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 1 time (1 interception). As a unit they hold an average of 90.0 yards rushing which has them sitting 21st in the league. Regarding scoring, the Kansas City Chiefs have an average of 20.0 points per game.

The Chiefs rank 19th in the league regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 21.0 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.5 yards per rushing attempt and 118.0 yards on the ground per contest this season. For the year, they have allowed 118 yards on the ground through 1 outing. Regarding passing yards, the Chiefs have conceded 250 yards which has them sitting in 27th in the league. They have given up 250.0 yards per contest via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 62.9%. Overall, they are surrendering 368.0 yards per game ranking them 26th in the National Football League.

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The Jaguars come into this game with a record of 1-0 for this season. The last time they stepped on the football field, the Jaguars walked away with a victory by a final of 31-21 against the Colts. Trevor Lawrence (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 241 yards on 24/32 through the air while his quarterback rate was 103.8. He had 1 interception and his average yards per pass attempt was 7.5 yards. Travis Etienne carried the ball 18 times for 77 yards, ending the contest with 4.3 yards per carry for Jacksonville. Calvin Ridley had the best day in terms of receiving for the Jaguars, bringing in 8 throws for 101 yds (12.6 yards per reception). Jacksonville rushed for 3.0 yds per carry, totaling 105 yds on 35 attempts. The Jaguars finished the contest with a total of 342 yards while they ran 69 plays (5.0 yards per play). The Jaguars secondary conceded a completion percentage of 61.5%, surrendering 215 yds on 24 out of 39 through the air. Jacksonville relinquished 26 attempts on the ground for 65 yards (2.5 yards per carry).

The Jacksonville Jaguars have an average of 342.0 yards per outing which has them ranked 10th in the NFL. They hold an average of 105.0 yards per game via the rush. The Jacksonville offense has accrued 45 penalty yards on 4 infractions, which is good for 26th in the league in terms of making mistakes. During the season to this point, the Jaguars have a total of 237 yards via the pass. When it comes to how much they score, the Jaguars are 5th in football maintaining an average of 31.0 points per game.

The Jaguars are allowing 21.0 points per game, ranking them 20th in the league. They have yielded 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 215.0 yards/outing, which has them sitting 22nd in the league. Jacksonville has conceded a total of 65 rushing yards. The Jaguars defense has taken part in 69 plays, which has them ranked 23rd in the league. They have totaled 3 turnovers (2 fumbles and 1 interception) this season.

Who will win tonight's Chiefs/Jaguars NFL game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Chiefs -2.5

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