Chiefs-Jaguars NFL Week 2 predictions from Arrowhead Pride

In Week 1, the Arrowhead Satisfaction workers predictions for the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ sport towards the Detroit Lions averaged out to a 33-26 Kansas Metropolis victory — fairly a bit faraway from the 21-20 loss the Chiefs suffered to the Lions.

In Week 2, the Chiefs (0-1) are on the highway to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0). Based on DraftKings Sportsbook, Kansas Metropolis is favored by 3.5 factors.

Let’s see what the workers — and our readers — take into consideration the matchup.

Nate Christensen (@natech32)

If I’m being brutally trustworthy, I had the Chiefs dropping this sport coming into the season. I’d figured they’d cut up the Lions and Jaguars video games — and I felt the Jaguars sport was extra more likely to be the loss. Sadly, the Lions spoiled these plans. I don’t see Kansas Metropolis going 0-2 to start out the yr — particularly for the reason that crew is getting Travis Kelce and Chris Jones again this week. Mix that with 10 days of being pissed off and I anticipate the Chiefs to have a great rebound efficiency on offense.

Chiefs 34, Jaguars 28

We noticed in 2022 that Jaguars’ head coach Doug Pederson is doing a great job of rebuilding his crew; it made the playoffs for the primary time since 2017. So it will be a mistake to think about Jacksonville as a pushover. Nonetheless, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid sometimes does very properly towards his former assistant coaches — and in a single sport whereas teaching the Philadelphia Eagles (and two extra with the Jaguars final season) Pederson has but to defeat Reid. I feel Reid goes to 4-0 on Sunday.

Chiefs 31, Jaguars 27

This was already a giant sport earlier than the season, however now the Chiefs are 0-1. They perceive how essential it’s to keep away from beginning 0-2 in a really aggressive AFC. I feel we’ll see a way of urgency this week that can impress us. On offense, I anticipate Travis Kelce’s return to open issues up for everybody else. I do anticipate the protection to have some struggles towards an environment friendly and explosive Jaguars’ offense, however the Chris Jones-led go rush will overwhelm Jacksonville on sufficient events to seal the win.

Chiefs 30, Jaguars 24

Calvin Ridley is probably the most dynamic receiver Trevor Lawrence has had since he joined the NFL — and Christian Kirk gave Kansas Metropolis hassle final yr, totaling 157 receiving yards and three touchdowns in two matchups towards the Chiefs. There’s a respectable likelihood Kansas Metropolis will get Kelce again, however I doubt he shall be 100%. I additionally anticipate Chris Jones to be on a snap depend — if he performs in any respect. Nonetheless, the actual fact stays that the one crew that may beat the Chiefs is the Chiefs. Don’t get it twisted, although: the leash of errors they’ll overcome shall be shorter in Jacksonville.

Chiefs 31, Jaguars 27

Whereas coming off disappointing early-season losses, the Chiefs performed two of their finest video games final season towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers. Jacksonville is an efficient crew, however I feel Kansas Metropolis will rebound from the Banner Night time debacle. Colts’ vast receiver Michael Pittman gave the Jaguars’ protection hassle in Week 1. Anticipate to see Reid assault that very same secondary with measurement — not simply with returning Travis Kelce, however probably with extra snaps for rookie Rashee Rice. Steve Spagnuolo could have a harder time discovering weaknesses towards Jacksonville than he did in January. However anticipate his artful aspect to point out as he does simply sufficient to decelerate a younger Jaguars’ offense.

Chiefs 34, Jacksonville 24

Week 1 left loads to be desired from the Kansas Metropolis offense — and in Week 2, it’ll want Patrick Mahomes to guide it in a giant manner. Whereas the Jaguars weren’t overly spectacular towards the Colts, Calvin Ridley confirmed why he could be a game-changer for his or her offense. Travis Etienne can also be one of many extra explosive working backs in soccer — and the crew is lastly using his talent set within the passing sport. With Travis Kelce more likely to be a go on this sport — and it being Mahomes’ birthday — I’ve to consider the offense will get issues discovered. Mahomes will check the Jacksonville protection in a manner they didn’t get examined towards Indianapolis. I’m betting on one of the best participant within the NFL to have a giant bounce-back efficiency.

Chiefs 31, Jaguars 24

Week 1 didn’t go as deliberate — so on the podcast, we determined it did not depend. So the Chiefs will open their season on Sunday towards an up-and-coming Jaguars crew. It ought to be a little bit of a shootout as each groups exhibit their passing video games. With Kelce and Jones again within the combine — and Mahomes going through a near-must-win sport early within the season, anticipate to see the champs appear like themselves once more. They may go proper again to Kadarius Toney and Skyy Moore to present them an opportunity at redemption — and I anticipate them to reply.

Chiefs 42, Jaguars 31

There would have been of significantly better likelihood of me selecting the Jaguars if the Chiefs not been upset on Banner Night time. As I view the league’s quarterbacks, I already think about Trevor Lawrence to be among the many prime 10 — and pushing to the highest 5. Sadly for Jacksonville, he’s not No. 1. That, after all, is Patrick Mahomes. I don’t assume the reigning MVP will enable his the world champs to fall to 0-2 — and what makes me much more assured is that his wingman, Travis Kelce, is trending to play. We additionally know that All-Professional defensive deal with Chris Jones will play. The Jaguars’ offensive line is already a weak level, as the middle and proper guard plan to play via accidents. Final week, defensive deal with DeForest Buckner managed three pressures. I like Jones to no less than match that. Calvin Ridley seems nice in his return — however even with out Jones, Kansas Metropolis did a pleasant job managing the Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown. Give me “Scorched-Earth” Mahomes (who’s 13-3 after regular-season losses) in a landing victory over the Jaguars.

Chiefs 30, Jaguars 23