Browns (7-10 last season) vs. Chiefs (16-3 last year)
Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs Sox 8/26/2023 — During the previous season, the Browns accumulated 5,934 yards in offensive yardage. Collectively, the Cleveland team secured 182 first downs but faced 102 penalties amounting to 865 yards in violation yardage. Cleveland managed to score 19 touchdowns through passing and an equal 19 through rushing. However, they faced 21 instances of ball mishandling, consisting of 12 interceptions and 9 lost fumbles. The Browns’ ground game proved formidable, averaging 146.5 yards per game, a commendable sixth rank in the league. Their offensive prowess translated to an average of 21.2 points per game on the scoreboard.
In contrast, the Chiefs showcased an impressive scoring ability, averaging 29.2 points per game, which ranked them at the pinnacle of football. The Chiefs dominated in passing yards per game, leading the NFL with an average of 297.8 yards and a grand total of 5,062 passing yards. On the rushing front, they amassed a collective 1,970 yards while effectively limiting opponents to an average of 115.9 yards per game. Notably, the Kansas City Chiefs secured the league’s top spot with an average of 413.6 yards per game in total yardage. However, their offensive actions led to 838 yards conceded in penalties from 87 violations, positioning them at the 26th spot in the league. They also incurred 11 lost fumbles and 12 interceptions while amassing 272 first downs.
Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs Game Info
Time: 1:00 PM ET.
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Location: Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO
TV: WEWS (ABC)
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
The last time the Browns were on the field, they played the Steelers, and the Browns dropped the contest 28-14. Deshaun Watson threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns on 19 of his 29 attempts. He had a QB rate of 84 at the end of the game and two interceptions. Nick Chubb led the Browns in rushing with 12 carries for 77 yards (6.4 yards per attempt).
With 21 of his 27 passes completed for 182 yards and three touchdowns, Patrick Mahomes finished with a quarterback rating of 131.8. He averaged 6.7 yards per attempt and threw no interceptions. On 27 of the team’s 38 throw attempts, the Chiefs secondary surrendered a 71.1% completion rate for 302 yards. Throughout the course of the game, the Chiefs ran 53 plays for a total of 340 yards, averaging 6.4 yards per carry.
Odds/Point Spread: Cleveland Browns -3.5, Total Odds: 40.5
The Kansas City Chiefs ranked 16th in the league regarding opponent points allowed with 21.7 ppg. With an average of 220.9 yards per game and 33 passing touchdowns allowed, they completed the season in 18th place in the NFL. They surrendered 369 points overall the season before. Kansas City allowed 1,823 running yards (107.2 yards per game) and 10 rushing touchdowns during the previous season.
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
- The Cleveland Browns are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against the Chiefs.
- The total stayed UNDER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 outings on the road.
- Cleveland is 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games on the road against Kansas City.
- The Browns are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games against an American Football Conference West division rival.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
- The Kansas City Chiefs are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home.
- Kansas City is 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games at home against Cleveland.
- The Chiefs are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games with an opponent in the AFC rival.
- The team is 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games against an American Football Conference North division opponent.
Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs: With the Browns planning to give their starters a significant amount of game action and few, if any, of the Chiefs’ starters to see the field, the edge would seem to go to Cleveland. Kansas City appears quite deep at most positions, and the backups have played well so far. The Chiefs will keep it close at home at this vantage, but not enough to cover. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Browns win 24-20.
Free Pick and Prediction: Cleveland Browns will win 24-21.
