NFL Lines: Kansas City Chiefs Favored on the Road Over the Denver Broncos

November 12, 2010   ·   Jimmy Boyd   ·   Jump to comments

Following a much-needed bye week, the 2-6 Denver Broncos are hoping to end a four-game skid. The 5-3 Kansas City Chiefs are looking to bounce back from last week’s self destruction to remain in sole possession of first place in the AFC West standings.
NFL odds makers are expecting a nail biter, listing the Chiefs as a slight one-point favorite with the total set at 43.
Kansas City blew an excellent opportunity to extend its division lead when it gave up a 10-0 halftime lead to Oakland in last Sunday’s 23-20 overtime loss. The Chiefs were called for a season-high 12 penalties, and their two costly turnovers matched the total from their previous five games combined.
Kansas City has still only committed six turnovers on the season—best in the NFL. This has a lot to do with the success it has had running the football.
Led by Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones, Kansas City boasts the league’s top rushing attack (179.6 yards per game). Bo...

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