The Kansas City Chiefs (9-6) host the Cincinnati Bengals (8-7) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
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Chiefs vs. Bengals Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 4:25 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Stadium: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
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Chiefs Stats & Insights
- The Chiefs rank ninth in total offense this year (355.4 yards per game), but they’ve been thriving on defense, ranking second-best in the NFL with 287.3 yards allowed per game.
- The Chiefs own the 11th-ranked offense this year (22.2 points per game), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking second-best with just 17.7 points allowed per game.
- The Chiefs have been finding success on both sides of the ball in the passing game, ranking fourth-best in passing offense (253.5 passing yards per game) and third-best in passing defense (173.8 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Chiefs rank 20th in run offense (101.9 rushing yards per game) and 18th in run defense (113.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- The Chiefs rank sixth in third-down defense this year (36% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with a 45.3% third-down percentage.
- The Chiefs have the fifth-best defense in the NFL in terms of yards per play allowed (5.1), while their offense is ranked 10th, gaining 5.7 per play.
- The Chiefs own the second-worst turnover margin in the league at -10, forcing 16 turnovers (24th in NFL) while turning it over 26 times (27th in NFL).
Bengals Stats & Insights
- The Bengals’ defense has been a bottom-five unit in total defense this season, allowing 383.4 total yards per game, which ranks second-worst. On offense, they rank 21st with 322.1 total yards per contest.
- In terms of points scored the Bengals rank 20th in the NFL (21.2 points per game), and they are 21st defensively (23 points allowed per game).
- The Bengals’ defense has been bottom-five in pass defense this season, allowing 256.1 passing yards per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. On offense, they rank 11th with 239.4 passing yards per contest.
- The Bengals are accumulating 322.1 yards per game, 34.8 more than the Chiefs are allowing (287.3). The Bengals pick up 5.6 yards per play, while the Chiefs give up 5.1.
- In contests where the Bengals offense totals more than the Chiefs’ average yard allowance this year (287.3 per game), they are 5-2-2 against the spread and 7-2 overall.
- When the Chiefs defense allows less than the Bengals’ season average for total yards (322.1 per game), they are -3 against the spread and – overall.
- This year the Chiefs have forced 16 turnovers, compared to the 15 times the Bengals have turned the ball over.
Chiefs vs. Bengals Stats Comparison
Chiefs | Bengals | |
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Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 355.4 (9) | 322.1 (21) |
Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 287.3 (2) | 383.4 (31) |
Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 101.9 (20) | 82.7 (32) |
Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 253.5 (4) | 239.4 (11) |
Turnovers (Rank) | 26 (27) | 15 (6) |
Takeaways (Rank) | 16 (24) | 23 (11) |
Recent Betting Trends
Kansas City Chiefs
- Over its past three games, Kansas City has one win against the spread, and is 1-2 overall.
- In its past three contests, Kansas City has gone over the total once.
- Kansas City’s scoring average over the last three games is 2.0 points lower than the 45 over/under listed for this matchup.
Cincinnati Bengals
- The Bengals have one win against the spread, and are 1-2 overall, over their past three contests.
- In all of their past three games, the Bengals have hit the over.
- The Bengals and their opponents have combined to score an average of 41.5 combined points in their last three games, 3.5 less than the 45 over/under in this matchup.
Chiefs Injuries
Chiefs Injuries: No Injuries Listed
Cincinnati Bengals Injuries
Bengals Injuries: No Injuries Listed
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