***Chiefs @ Bengals: Week 13 Game Day Thread***

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Revenge Time!

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[TABLE]
[TR]
[TD]The Kansas City
Chiefs
9-2, 4-1 Away
[/TD]
[TD]
vs[/TD]
[TD]The Cincinatti
Bengals
7-4, 3-1 @ Home
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR]
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[/TR]
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Sunday, December 4th, 3:25 PM CT
at
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, Ohio

Television coverage:

Kansas City

Topeka

St. Louis

Coverage Map
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Watch Online:

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Stats & Stuff

Weather forecast: 44 Degrees, Mostly Clear, 4mph SW winds

Line: Chiefs -2, Over/Under: 53

Trends:
Chiefs:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games.
Kansas City are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Kansas City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Cincinnati.
Kansas City are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Cincinnati.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 9 games on the road.
Kansas City are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati.
Kansas City are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
Kansas City are 14-0 SU in their last 14 games played in December.

Bengals:
Cincinnati are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati’s last 16 games.
Cincinnati are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cincinnati’s last 13 games against Kansas City.
Cincinnati are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
Cincinnati are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
Cincinnati are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
Cincinnati are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 12 games played in December.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 11 games played in week 13.

Against the Spread:
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Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
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Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:

“[Joe Burrow has] beaten me twice. I haven’t beaten him at all – he’s one of the only guys who I think I haven’t beaten. He came back in both games and beat me, so I have a ton of respect for him because they fight until the end.”

–Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Bengals:

“He’s the best [quarterback] right now. He’s been playing the best all year. It’s fun to watch him play – he wins in a lot of different ways. There really hasn’t been a lot of people like him come through the game.”

–Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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Schedules/Results:

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[TR]
[TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
[TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/cin.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
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[TR]
[TD][TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
[TR]
[TD]Date
[/TD]
[TD]Opponent
[/TD]
[TD]Time/TV
[/TD]
[TD]Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 11
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at AZ Cardinals
State Farm Stdm
Glendale, AZ[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 44-21
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Sep. 15
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LA Chargers
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
Prime[/TD]
[TD]W 27-24[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 25[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at IND Colts
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 20-17[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 2
[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at TB Bucs
R. James Stdm
Tampa, FL[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]W 41-31
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Oct. 10 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LV Raiders
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
ESPN[/TD]
[TD]W 30-29
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 16[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]BUF Bills
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 24-20[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 23
[/TD]
[TD] at SF 49ers
Levi’s Stadium
Santa Clara, CA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 44-23
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 30 [/TD]
[TD].
BYE
.[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 6 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]TEN Titans
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]W 20-17
(OT)
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 13 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]JAX Jaguars
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 27-17[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 20 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LA Chargers
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]W 30-27[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 27 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]LA Rams
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 26-10
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 4 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at CIN Bengals
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
[/TD]
[TD]3:25pm CT
CBS
[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 11[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at DEN Broncos
Mile High Stdm
Denver, CO[/TD]
[TD] 4:05pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 18[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at HOU Texans
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Saturday
Dec. 24[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]SEA Seahawks
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 1[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]DEN Broncos
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 8[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at LV Raiders
Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
[TD] Time TBA or
Sat., Jan. 7[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
[/TD]
[TD][TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
[TR]
[TD]Date
[/TD]
[TD]Opponent
[/TD]
[TD]Time/TV[/TD]
[TD]Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 11[/TD]
[TD]PIT Steelers
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 23-20
(OT)[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 18[/TD]
[TD] at DAL Cowboys
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]L 20-17[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Sep. 25
[/TD]
[TD] at Ny Jets
MetLife Stadium
E Rutherford, NJ[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 27-12
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Thursday
Sep. 29 [/TD]
[TD]MIA Dolphins
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
Prime[/TD]
[TD]W 27-15[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 9[/TD]
[TD] at BAL Ravens
M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD[/TD]
[TD] 8:20pm ET
NBC[/TD]
[TD]L 19-17[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 16
[/TD]
[TD] at NO Saints
Caesars Sprdme
New Orleans, LA[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 30-26
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Oct. 23 [/TD]
[TD]ATL Falcons
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 35-17[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Oct. 31[/TD]
[TD] at CLE Browns
FirstEnergy Stdm
Cleveland, OH[/TD]
[TD] 8:15pm ET
ESPN[/TD]
[TD]L 32-13[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 6
[/TD]
[TD]CAR Panthers
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
FOX[/TD]
[TD]W 42-21
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 13 [/TD]
[TD].
BYE
.[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 20 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at PIT Steelers
Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 37-30[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Nov. 27 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at TEN Titans
Nissan Stadium
Nashville, TN[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]W 20-16[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 4 [/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]KC Chiefs
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD]Buy
Tickets
[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 11[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]CLE Browns
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Dec. 18[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at TB Bucs
R James Stdm
Tampa, FL[/TD]
[TD] 4:25pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Saturday
Dec. 24[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″] at NE Patriots
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA[/TD]
[TD] 1:00pm ET
CBS[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Monday
Jan. 2[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]BUF Bills
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] 8:30pm ET
ESPN/ABC[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[TR=”class: nfl”]
[TD] Sunday
Jan. 8[/TD]
[TD=”class: cfb2″]BAL Ravens
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH[/TD]
[TD] Time TBA or
Sat., Jan. 7[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
[/TD]
[/TR]
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Injury Report:
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Jerick McKinnon RB Hamstring
Probable
Joe Thuney G Ankle
Probable
Juan Thornhill S Calf
Probable
Tershawn Wharton DT ACL
OUT
Kadarius Toney WR Hamstring
OUT
Lucas Niang T Knee
PUP
Blake Bell TE Hip
IR
Mecole Hardman WR Abdominal
IR
Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB Ankle
IR
Justyn Ross WR Foot
IR

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Joe Mixon RB Concussion
Probable
Josh Tupou DT Calf
Probable
Ja’Marr Chase WR Hip
Probable
Drew Sample TE Knee
OUT Indefinitely
Joe Bachie LB Undisclosed
PUP
Clark Harris TE Biceps
IR
Chidobe Awuzie CB Knee
IR
Isaiah Prince T Elbow
IR
Elijah Holyfield RB Leg
IR
Cam Taylor-Britt CB Hernia
IR
Tycen Anderson S Hamstring
IR
Ben Brown C Biceps
IR

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Depth Charts:
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[TR]
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[TD]
Chiefs[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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[TR]
[TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/cin.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
[TD]
Bengals
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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More Stats & More Stuff

Team Leaders:
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Expert’s Picks:
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Prisco’s Pick:
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[TD][TABLE]
[TR]
[TD]This is a rematch of the AFC
Championship Game from last
January, a game won by the
Bengals in Kansas City. The
Bengals also beat the Chiefs
at home last year. This Chiefs
team is the best in the league
right now. Patrick Mahomes
and the passing game will be
tough to stop. But so will Joe
Burrow with Ja’Marr Chase
back. This will be a shootout.
Chiefs win a close one.
[/TD]
[TD]

Chiefs 35
Bengals 34[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]
[/TD]
[TD][/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

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6 Stats to Know
from Chiefs.com
[TABLE=”width: 350″]
[TR]
[TD][/TD]
[TD]Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

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Game Preview
From Chiefs.com
[TABLE=”width: 350″]
[TR]
[TD]
[/TD]
[TD]Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt
[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

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Game Preview
from The Associated Press

Rams to face Chiefs for first time since epic 2018 game

By MITCH STACY December 1, 2022

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

CINCINNATI — — Bengals safety Vonn Bell said the timing of this season’s game against the Chiefs feels a lot like last season when the teams met in two high-profile games in the span of a month.

The Bengals beat the Chiefs 34-31 in Cincinnati on Jan. 2 to clinch the AFC North title. In a rematch in Kansas City in the AFC championship game on Jan. 30, the Bengals earned a trip to the Super Bowl with a 27-24 overtime win. Like in the previous matchup, the victory margin was an Evan McPherson field goal.

“It feels like we keep on seeing them at the right time,” Bell said. “But it’s just the nature of the business. It’s two explosive teams trying to win at the right pivotal time going into December. And that’s where the ballgames are won, and seasons are won and lost.”

The Chiefs (9-2) behind Patrick Mahomes again have a good grip on the AFC West and are playing for the No. 1 seed and first-round bye in the playoffs.

The 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams was their fifth straight, giving them at least one five-game winning streak in each of the past 10 seasons.

The Bengals (7-4) stumbled out of the gate this season, losing their first two but have won seven of the past nine, including three in a row for the first time this season.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs from Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Michael Hoecht, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Quarterback Joe Burrow figured out how to win without his best receiver Ja’Marr Chase and featured back Joe Mixon. Chase, who has missed the past four games, could be back for Sunday’s game. Mixon, who was in concussion protocol, is questionable.

“It goes down to both the quarterbacks,” Cincinnati receiver Tyler Boyd said. “I think these are the two best quarterbacks in the league. At least in the top three. It’s going to be a high-powered offensive game.”

Mahomes, who welcomed his second child on Monday, has been outstanding, compiling an NFL-leading 3,585 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.

The Chiefs have the top scoring offense in the league, averaging nearly 30 points per game.

“I don’t know if it means more,” Mahomes said of the rematch with Cincinnati. “I think you have to keep stuff in perspective. It’s a brand new season. Any time a team beats you before, you want to beat them, especially when they beat you in a game like they did to go to the Super Bowl.”
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) pulls in a pass against Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cincinnati Bengals won 20-16. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

WIDE RECEIVER WOES

Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who returned last week after missing a game with a concussion, was out of practice early this week with an illness. That further depleted a group still missing Kadarius Toney to a hamstring injury and with Mecole Hardman on injured reserve with an abdominal problem. The Chiefs added depth this week by signing former Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards to the practice squad, but he’s unlikely to be ready to help by Sunday.

CHASE’S COMEBACK

Chase is back at practice for the second consecutive week and said he is ready to play on Sunday. How much he’ll play is the question.

Chase told reporters on Wednesday that he suffered a hairline fracture of his right hip when he hyperextended his leg making a touchdown catch at New Orleans on Oct. 16. He tried to play against Atlanta the next week but had to leave the game.

“I feel good, man. I’m here at practice. I’m smiling,” Chase said, noting that he is pain-free.

Chase had 605 receiving yards and six touchdowns in seven games until going out with the injury.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) slides after a run against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

JONESING FOR SACKS

Chris Jones triggered a $1.25 million bonus last week when the Chiefs defensive tackle picked up his 10th sack of the season, and he still has six regular-season games to go. Jones also has at least a half sack in six straight games, tying the third-longest streak in franchise history. He set the record with 11 straight in 2018.

THAT WAS THEN

Burrow wasn’t in the mood this week to reminisce about the first win over the Chiefs last season in which he brought Cincinnati back from a 28-17 halftime deficit. The win touched off a raucous locker room celebration.

“Oh man, (that) feels like so long ago,” Burrow said Wednesday. “That was the day we won the division, but that’s so far behind us now. It was almost a year ago now. So it is what it is — last year happened and we’re on to this year.”

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5 things to watch as the Chiefs visit the Bengals in an AFC Championship rematch
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It doesn’t appear that this game has the juice to be as exciting as the last time these two teams matched up.

By Ron Kopp Jr. | @Ron_Kopp | Dec 3, 2022, 1:45pm CS

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It’s become clear and obvious that we are in for a passionate fight between the Kansas City Chiefs (9-2) and Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) on Sunday afternoon. The battle will start at 3:25 p.m Arrowhead Time inside Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Chiefs entered the weekend as 1.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings SportsBook.

The Bengals not only upset the Chiefs in the AFC Title Game, but they also spoiled the Chiefs’ shot at the No. I overall seed — which would have given them the bye week. If the double revenge wasn’t enough motivation, Chiefs safety Justin Reid sparked some back and forth between the teams with some words about Bengals’ pass catchers.

A win may set up Kansas City to coast to the top seed, but a loss opens the door for other AFC contenders to claim the throne.

Here are five things to watch in the matchup:

1. The difference new receiving options make

Last time Mahomes played Cincinnati, he looked as uncomfortable and unconfident as we’ve ever seen the superstar appear. One of the easiest ways to see the lack of comfort was his hesitation to make tight-window throws against the Bengals’ eight-man coverage.

When Cincinnati funneled their loaded coverage to take away tight end Travis Kelce or wide receiver Tyreek Hill, Mahomes didn’t appear to feel good about any backup plan. It’s a big factor in why he took four sacks. When he did target wide receivers Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson (six times), he totaled only 16 yards on two catches.

I see Mahomes feeling better about his secondary options this time around, giving him the confidence to fire into small windows and overcome tight coverage. Wide receivers Skyy Moore and Justin Watson have earned Mahomes’ trust as of late; that can help the pass offense stay in rhythm and avoid coverage sacks.

2. An enormous test for the Chiefs’ young cornerbacks

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Since first-round rookie cornerback Trent McDuffie returned from injury, the Chiefs’ young cornerback room has been tested by a couple efficient pass attacks: the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. Neither of those teams present the big-play threat that Cincinnati does, however — and Kansas City knows that from first-hand experience.

Last year, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase racked up 266 yards and three scores by torching the Chiefs’ back end in the first matchup; 151 of those yards came after the catch. On top of that, he and wide receiver Tee Higgins combined for five contested catches, per PFF; they won on jump balls against Kansas City cornerbacks.

McDuffie’s stickiness in coverage will be tested — not giving Chase enough space to turn a regular completion into a game-breaking play. When those two are matched up, it’ll leave Higgins with the bigger cornerbacks in L’Jarius Sneed and rookie Joshua Williams. Williams’ talent in press coverage and at the catch point will be put to its greatest test yet.

The X-factor may be slot receiver Tyler Boyd; his play style has given Sneed fits at times this year — like wide receiver Christian Kirk did in the Jaguars game.

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3. Utilizing the run game

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The Chiefs’ ground game has gained momentum since rookie running back Isiah Pacheco took the starting role. The young back is averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season, the most any primary running back in Kansas City has averaged since Kareem Hunt’s rookie year in 2017.

He should continue to play a key role in keeping the offense in rhythm, like the ground game did in the first half of last year’s playoff battle. After the backfield averaged 5.9 yards per carry in the first half, Kansas City got away from it in the second — even with a two-score lead out of intermission.

The Bengals’ front is more stout than they are penetrative, but the Chiefs can spread them out and find rush lanes. It’s whether or not the coaching staff will trust it, especially if Kansas City gets out to a lead.

4. Getting to Joe Burrow

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As you may recall, the Chiefs somehow only sacked Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow once in the last matchup — despite pressuring him on 40% of his dropbacks. In their previous game, Cincinnati allowed nine sacks.

That was an outlier for Burrow; he does have underrated mobility, but Burrow does succumb to sacks often. This year, 27% of pressure on him turns into a sack — the third-highest among starting quarterbacks. Their offensive line added better players in theory, but the statistical results haven’t been that different: the Bengals have allowed the fifth-most sacks in the NFL.

Not only is someone like Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones motivated to redeem his missed plays, he has a better supporting cast to get the job done. Kansas City has the NFL’s fifth-most sacks, plus the third-highest team pressure rate. Rookie defensive end George Karlaftis improves the group’s finishing effort, but he and defensive end Carlos Dunlap are also both in the top four of all NFL defenders in batted passes.

Burrow has had the second-most passes batted down among all NFL quarterbacks this year. They’ll look for more sacks, but batted passes have the same result on a third down.

5. Backing up the talk

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Whether or not safety Justin Reid messed up the name of which Bengals’ pass catcher he said he would “lock up,” he still gave Cincinnati bulletin-board material; Sunday is the time to back it up.

It’s a big opportunity for Reid, who was billed as the replacement for two-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu. He has the diplomacy of a veteran leader, but that hasn’t come through in his on-field production: he has yet to force a turnover this season, with no tackles for loss and only two passes defended. He is the team’s fourth-leading tackler.

A safety’s impact may not show up in the box score at times, but Mathieu’s did. Even fellow starting safety Juan Thornhill has nabbed a pick and defended six passes. Reid’s words, combined with the threat of the opposing pass attack, make this a great chance for Reid to have a signature performance.

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Big game today. Chiefs need this one. I think they’ll get it.

Go Chiefs!

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