Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs are the last remaining undefeated team in the AFC, and they will take on the New Orleans Saints this week on “Monday Night Football.” will aim to maintain it.
Kansas City has won 10 straight games since last season, including the playoffs. All four wins this season have come by one possession, and the Chiefs need to score or get a stop late in the game to seal the victory.
The Saints started the season with a monster offensive performance, but have settled down. After defeating their first two opponents and scoring 91 points in wins against the Panthers and Cowboys, New Orleans lost their final two games, scoring 12 points (against the Eagles) and 24 points (against the Eagles) in those two losses. against the Falcons). . Still, the Saints are tied for the league lead with five rushing touchdowns, with a solid rushing offense led by a resurgent Alvin Kamara.
Time: 8:15pm ET
Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Missouri
TV: ESPN, ESPN2 (Manning Cast)
Streaming: Fubo, ESPN+
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Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:49 PM CDT
Derek Carr has been under constant pressure from Steve Spagnuolo’s defense to have great success in Kansas City.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:47 PM CDT
Kansas City’s defense made more stops, forcing the Saints into a three-and-out for the second year in a row. That’s an interception and two 3-and-outs on the Saints’ three possessions.
The Chiefs’ defense, not Patrick Mahomes’ offense, has been the team’s strength throughout their 4-0 start. That continues to be the case early against the Saints.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:41pm CDT
The Saints defense was forced into a three-and-out, and the Chiefs punted for a big early stop. If the Chiefs score a second goal on two possessions, it will make things difficult for the Saints.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:34 PM CDT
After an interception on the first drive, the Saints went 3-and-out on second and punt. The situation could quickly worsen in New Orleans.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:32pm CDT
Kareem Hunt ran five times for 23 yards on a scoring drive, seemingly cementing his place at the top of Kansas City’s running back corps in the absence of Isaiah Pacheco.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:28pm CDT
Travis Kelce caught three passes for 31 yards and helped set up a touchdown.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:28pm CDT
The Chiefs converted the turnover into a 10-play, 78-yard drive that ended with Kareem Hunt’s 5-yard touchdown run. The Chiefs were 7-0, and the Saints had a tough start.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:27pm CDT
Let’s look at Cook’s interception again.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:25 PM CDT
I’m still trying to figure out why Derek Carr threw that ball up.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:22pm CDT
The Chiefs pulled off a sensational interception by safety Brian Cook. Derek Carr, under pressure for a first down, threw a deep ball and went for the glove, and Cook converted the ball on the first drive of the game and committed a turnover.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:19pm CDT
Alvin Kamara, amazing. The Saints running back ended up losing a drive end on third down. Instead, he reversed down the field and picked up a 9-yard gain to move the chains.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 7:16 PM CDT
The Saints won the toss and will receive the first kick. Let’s play soccer.
Monday, October 7, 2024 7:08pm CDT
Kickoff in Kansas City is approaching. Fortunately, we don’t see any weather-related delays. This is expected to end well before midnight local time.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:40 PM CDT
Taylor Swift is in the building.
Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:16pm CDT
There are no notable inactive players from the Chiefs either:
Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:16pm CDT
Inactive Saints are participating without any notable surprises:
