Kansas City Chiefs NFL Betting Odds

Last Season

The Kansas City Chiefs did not have a great 2008 NFL season and that is putting it mildly after the team ended the season on a poor 2-14. They would have been at the bottom of the league, had it not been for the winless Detroit Lions. For the Chiefs it was a bad year for its offense, who only averaged 208 yards a game, and an even worse year for it defense, which allowed an average of 234 yards per game. Surprisingly perhaps, despite these statistics the Chiefs did have their share of chances to win and they lost 9 out of their 14 games by 10 points or less.

Off Season

Going into the off-season, Kansas City Chiefs had more work to do on their defense. With this in mind, the Chiefs headed into the 2009 NFL Draft with some serious talent in mind. So it was surprising when the team ignored the draft's number 1 defensive player, linebacker Aaron Curry, and opted instead for big LSU defensive end, Tyson Jackson. The Chiefs also went with another big player in the form of powerful Purdue defensive tackle, Alex Magee. The fate of Kansas City's defense largely rests with Jackson and Magee. The Chiefs also signed former New England Patriots quarterback, Matt Cassel, to help bolster its offense.

2009 Preview

This season, the Kansas City Chiefs will have to knuckle down and do some serious work if they want to avoid a repeat of last season. While many fans are expecting the man behind center to be Cassel, the right man for the job may well be existing quarterback, Tyler Thigpen. And after racking up a 1,000 yard season last season, great things are expected from wide receiver, WR Dwayne Bowe. That said, even with Bowe at the top of his game, Kansas City will have to hone and polish its offense. But the Chiefs' biggest concern has to be their defense, which despite its talented new players, may need even more work.

2009 Prediction

Despite all the new players at the Kansas City Chiefs, there is a growing fear that this season's Chiefs may too closely resemble last season's team. While they'll undoubtedly be able to give their rivals a run for their money, the question is whether they'll have the necessary manpower to convert narrow losses to narrow victories. On the upside though, the Chiefs were pretty close to rock bottom last year, so any improvement will no doubt be welcomed by their fans.

**Our Pick It might be worth backing this team in their first few games. You'll certainly get good value + points in most cases. They should do a lot better than 2-14 but can hardly be expected to challenge for a playoff spot.

 

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