The Kansas City Chiefs are undefeated and have found several ways to win, but they don’t look like a dominant team yet. Five of their seven wins have been by one score, and they haven’t had as strong a run as the Lions or Ravens, but steady defensive play and offensive moments put Kansas City back in the driver’s seat in the AFC. season have reached the halfway point. The first half success also came on top of Patrick Mahomes’ worst statistical season. Entering Week 9, he is in the middle of the pack in passing yards (1,651) and touchdown passes (8) and is tied for the lead in interceptions (9) this season.
Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield enters Week 9 tied for the league lead, but he also leads the NFL in touchdown passes with 21 for an explosive Bucs passing rush. The problem for Tampa Bay is that it will be without its top two receivers. Chris Godwin is out until at least the start of the playoffs with a dislocated ankle, and Mike Evans is expected to be on the shelf until Week 12 with a hamstring strain. injury.
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Time: 8:15 PM ET
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Location: GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City, Mo.
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TV channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 (ManningCast)
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Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
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Bucs running back Rachaad White is playing in his hometown of Kansas City for the first time in his three NFL seasons.
White, 25, has rushed for 256 yards on 67 carries this season with 28 receptions for 236 yards and three touchdowns.
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DeAndre Hopkins arrives for the Chiefs’ first home game
Tonight’s Monday Night game is DeAndre Hopkins’ second game with the Chiefs. But it is the receiver’s first home game in Kansas City.
In his Chiefs debut, Hopkins had two receptions (on three targets) for 29 yards.
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Buccaneers inactive, week 9
Once again no Mike Evans for the Bucs, Tampa Bay hopes to have him back in Week 12 after the team’s bye.
