Steelers vs Chiefs Week 16 Odds, Picks, and Preview: Travis Kelce Tests Positive for COVID-19 : NFL : Sports World News

The Kansas City Chiefs are on the point of clinching their sixth straight division title following their six-point win over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. A win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 coupled with a Chargers loss to the Texans will assist seal the AFC West crown for Kansas City. Here’s a breakdown of the Steelers vs Chiefs matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers put in as +10 underdogs

Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes remained very a lot alive after the Steelers recorded a 19-13 win over the Tennessee Titans of their AFC showdown in Week 15. The Steelers are presently in ninth place within the AFC standings with a 7-6-1 document, not far again from the 5 groups sharing 8-6 slates.

Two of these groups are the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens, that means that the AFC North title continues to be in play for the Steelers with three video games remaining of their schedule. For the Steelers to seize the all-important street win towards the Chiefs, they might want to get extra manufacturing from Ben Roethlisberger and Najee Harris.

Roethlisberger accomplished simply 16 of 25 passes for 148 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions within the win towards the Titans. He did rating a dashing landing within the second half that opened the floodgates for Pittsburgh. Harris, then again, struggled to get his floor recreation going towards the Titans, working for simply 18 yards on 12 carries.

The Steelers managed simply 168 yards of whole offense towards the Titans. They nonetheless pulled off the win, although, due to the brilliance of their protection. The Steelers held Tennessee scoreless within the second half, limiting them to simply 13 factors all the recreation.

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Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 16 as -10 favorites

Kansas City prolonged its profitable streak to seven video games with an exciting 34-28 additional time victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 15. It was an vital win for the Chiefs, who moved to the highest of the AFC standings with their 10-4 document. They grabbed sole possession of first place after New England and Tennessee misplaced their respective video games over the weekend.

Patrick Mahomes starred on Thursday Night Football, finishing 31 of 47 passes for 410 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. He was clutch down the stretch, going 10 of 16 for 197 yards and three touchdowns after throwing an interception within the fourth quarter.

Travis Kelce benefited from Mahomes’ excellent play, catching 10 passes for a career-high 191 receiving yards and a few touchdowns. The bulk of these got here within the fourth quarter and additional time when Kelce nabbed 5 receptions for 142 yards. Kelce’s first landing tied the rating at 28 to drive additional time. The second landing iced the sport, with Kelce’s 34-yard rating sealing the win for Kansas City within the additional session.

There is dangerous information, although, for the Chiefs with Kelce positioned on the reserve/COVID-19 checklist. Kelce is vaccinated, although, so he nonetheless has an opportunity of beginning for the Chiefs of their crunch recreation towards the Steelers.

Writer’s Prediction

Kansas City wins and covers the unfold.

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