Fans were robbed of Aaron Rodgers/Patrick Mahomes NFL matchups last November when the Green Bay quarterback tested positive for COVID. The Chiefs won a defensive battle 13-7 at home in Week 9.
NFL Preseason Schedule
The preseason NFL schedule won’t feature the battle of the MVPs either, as Rodgers doesn’t play in the preseason, though Mahomes does. Rodgers and the Green Bay starters sitting out will impact the Chiefs vs. Packers betting stats for this game.
This will be the last chance for players on both teams battling for roster spots to impress. Green Bay opens the regular season in Minnesota with their MVP and regular skill position starters back in the lineup.
The Chiefs open in Arizona in what could be an offensive shootout between a pair of Super Bowl hopefuls.
NFL Injury Report
The Chiefs have NFL injuries with new wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster questionable, along with Mecole Hardman and defensive tackle Chris Jones.
The Packers have yet to see draft pick Christian Watson on the field because of injury, while offensive tackle David Bakhtiari was removed from the physically unable to perform list with an ACL injury this week, but he’s not expected to play in Kansas City.
Expect head coaches Andy Reed and Matt LaFleur to be rather conservative in this contest to avoid any further injuries as the preseason comes to a close.
Chiefs vs. Packers Betting Stats
Kansas City Stats
The Kansas City Chiefs beat Washington 24-14 last week to move to 1-1 as Mahomes completed 12-of-19 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire started at running back and went for four yards on two carries. Both touchdown passes went to Jody Forston while Cornell Powell caught four passes for 53 yards, and Justin Watson had two catches for 53 yards.
Shane Buechele took over Mahomes at quarterback and completed 8-of-15 passes for 70 yards. He also led the Chiefs with 35 rushing yards on five carries in the game. Derrick Gore ran five times for 11 yards.
Mahomes also had a touchdown pass, to Blake Bell, in the opening loss at Chicago. He was 6-for-7 for 60 yards before turning things over to Chad Henne.
Chiefs’ Offensive Line
Buechele threw a touchdown pass to Watson and finished with 99 yards while also throwing an interception. The Chiefs’ offensive line has allowed seven sacks in the preseason.
The defense allowed just 69 rushing yards to Washington after giving up 137 to Chicago. They have one interception and no fumbles forced in the preseason.
Green Bay Packers Stats
The Packers are 1-1 in the preseason after beating New Orleans 20-10 at home last week. Quarterback Jordan Love completed 12-of-24 passes for 113 yards and a touchdown to Romeo Dobbs.
Backup quarterback led the team in rushing with 48 total yards and a 51-yard rushing touchdown.
Main Starters
The main starters for Green Bay sat out with Rodgers as:
- Aaron Jones
- Allen Lazard
- A.J. Dillon
Among others, watched from the sidelines. Juwann Winfree led the team with three catches for 41 yards, while Dobbs had three catches for 24 yards.
The Green Bay Packers lost the opening game 28-21 at San Francisco as Love threw for 176 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions.
Packers’ Defense
Tyler Goodson ran for 37 yards, and Dexter Williams added 29 on the ground, while Dobbs and Danny Davis had touchdown receptions.
The Packers’ defense has forced three turnovers in the preseason and recorded five sacks. The offensive line has given up two sacks, and the Packers have turned the ball over four times.
Chiefs vs. Packers Betting Trends
- The Packers are 1-1 ATS in the preseason
- The over is 1-1 in the Packers two preseason games
- The Chiefs are 1-1 ATS in the preseason
- The under is 2-0 in the Chiefs two preseason games
- The under hit in last year’s regular season matchup
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Picks and Prediction
Looking at the NFL odds for the Chiefs vs. Packers betting stats this weekend, the Chiefs are favored by just less than a touchdown on the opening line.
The betting total is just over 40. The defenses for both teams have been ahead of the offenses so far in the preseason for both of these teams.
One of these teams will end the preseason 2-1, but both teams have bigger aspirations for the regular season.
The offenses will likely be fine, even though both teams traded their top wide receivers in the offseason, the Packers sending Davante Adams to the Raiders and the Chiefs shipping Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins.
NFL Picks
The NFL picks will be popular in this matchup with strong fan bases and attention on both sides. The way the defenses have played so far this preseason, the first team to 20 will likely win.
With the Packers missing two starting linemen and most of their key weapons watching from the sideline, betting on the Chiefs is the move.
Who to Bet On?
Even if Mahomes only plays one drive with Travis Kelce, Edwards-Helaire, and company, the Chiefs will have more talent on the field Thursday night.
But again, with the Chiefs vs. Packers betting stats, look at points to be at a premium, especially with reserves on the field for most of the game. The best look for this one is to take the under in the points total.
NFL Pick: Under 43 points (-110)
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