01-28-2022, 10:54 AM
Below is the ESPN analysis and predictions for the game, broken into a few posts to make it easier to read:
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33160786/bengals-chiefs-49ers-rams-nfl-playoff-game-picks-schedule-guide-bold-predictions-odds-injuries-matchup-keys-more
Matchup rating: 73.0 | Spread: KC -7.5 (54.5)
What to watch for: Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wrecked the Chiefs in the December meeting between these teams, catching 11 passes for 266 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Chiefs undoubtedly won't allow that to happen again, but at what cost? They mostly took away Buffalo receiver Stefon Diggs' impact last week against the Bills, but then Gabriel Davis had a big game. And Cincinnati has receivers Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd -- plus running back Joe Mixon -- along with Chase. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's schemes in this regard loom large. -- Adam Teicher
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33160786/bengals-chiefs-49ers-rams-nfl-playoff-game-picks-schedule-guide-bold-predictions-odds-injuries-matchup-keys-more
Matchup rating: 73.0 | Spread: KC -7.5 (54.5)
What to watch for: Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase wrecked the Chiefs in the December meeting between these teams, catching 11 passes for 266 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Chiefs undoubtedly won't allow that to happen again, but at what cost? They mostly took away Buffalo receiver Stefon Diggs' impact last week against the Bills, but then Gabriel Davis had a big game. And Cincinnati has receivers Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd -- plus running back Joe Mixon -- along with Chase. Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo's schemes in this regard loom large. -- Adam Teicher
