Chiefs 2024 NFL schedule breakdown: Game-by-game predictions, toughest stretch, opponents, pivotal matchups

The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs have an absolutely jam-packed schedule, with prime-time games galore and a slew of contenders on the docket. That should come as no surprise, considering how TV networks are now jostling to get K.C. games on their airwaves.

“They’re Cowboys-level assets right now,” NFL broadcast planning vice president Mike North said of the Chiefs in a conference call Thursday, via Arrowhead Pride. 

Despite the hoopla around them and the spate of marquee games, Kansas City actually has a schedule that is on the lighter side this season, thanks to the AFC West being matched with the NFC South in the rotation. According to Sharp Football Analysis, the Chiefs have the 12th-easiest slate of opponents, who have an average over/under of 8.2 wins. Kansas City is also tied for the league’s highest over/under win total itself, checking in at 11.5 wins alongside the Ravens and 49ers.

Below, we’ll comb through the entire 18-game slate for Kansas City, highlight key games, the club’s toughest stretch and finally go game by game to predict how this season will shake out. 

Full 2024 Chiefs schedule

*All times Eastern

Key schedule observations

The Chiefs are currently scheduled for seven games outside of the traditional Sunday afternoon window.One of those games is on Black Friday, one is on a Saturday, and another is the inaugural Wednesday game, which is on Christmas Day. As such, the Chiefs play on every day of the week except Tuesday.The Chiefs do not play consecutive games against playoff teams from last season until facing the Browns and Texans in Weeks 15 and 16.Two of Kansas City’s four games against the NFC South are on “Monday Night Football.” Two of the four games against the AFC North come in the first two weeks of the season, but they don’t play an AFC North team again until the Browns in Week 15 and then the Steelers in Week 17.There is a Super…


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Author : Jared Dubin

Publish date : 2024-05-17 14:29:38

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