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5 things to watch as the Chiefs host the Bengals in Week 2
from ArrowheadPride.com
Expect the intensity of a bitter rivalry when these AFC foes square off on Sunday.
By
Ron Kopp
Sep 13, 2024, 4:53pm CDT
The Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) are fresh off a season-opening, home victory against an AFC contender — and hope to get another such victory in Week 2. The Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3:25 p.m. Arrowhead Time.
In Week 1, there was some big-game energy between the Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens — and against the Begals, we will see more of that. This will be the sixth matchup between these franchises since 2021, including two postseason clashes in the AFC Championship.
Cincinnati will also be trying to avoid an 0-2 start following an ugly, 16-10 home loss to the New England Patriots. With 10 days of rest, the Chiefs will be ready to match their intensity — and aside from wide receiver Hollywood Brown, nobody will be dealing with an injury.
Here are five things to watch in an important, early-season battle: