Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 3 game

“Sunday Night Football” heads to the “ATL” with the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) visiting the Atlanta Falcons (1-1).

The defending Super Bowl champions haven’t looked like world beaters, but they remain on top of the NFL kingdom after another win over the Cincinnati Bengals. It was the second straight week a game came down to the final play for Kansas City and things are going well for Patrick Mahomes and company.

Just when it looked like the questions about Kirk Cousins would be magnified, the new Falcons quarterback led a spectacular final drive to pull off a stunner against the Eagles. Can Atlanta ride the momentum and hand Kansas City its first loss of the season?

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Falcons vs. Chiefs odds, moneyline, over/under

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• Spread: Chiefs (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Chiefs (-190); Falcons (+155)
• Over/under: 46.5

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Lorenzo Reyes: Chiefs 25, Falcons 23

It’s hard to pick against Kansas City these days, but I think Atlanta’s come-from-behind victory over the Eagles can build some momentum. Simply put: Kirk Cousins needs to be better, quicker and more efficient in his delivery. I can see the Falcons slowly improving with each passing week. That said, with Kansas City’s offense grappling with its own uneven showing, this one feels like it may be a little tight.

Tyler Dragon: Chiefs 26, Falcons 20

Both of these teams had thrilling wins in games they should’ve lost last week. The Falcons’ comeback victory in Week 2 will be good psychologically going forward. But the defending Super Bowl champs just find ways to win even when they aren’t playing their best football. Week 2’s victory was a perfect example of that.

Richard Morin: Falcons 24, Chiefs 21

Kansas City might be 2-0 but they haven’t looked quite right. The absence of Isiah Pacheco will loom large in this one. Kirk Cousins notches back-to-back primetime wins as an underdog.

Jordan Mendoza: Chiefs 23, Falcons 19

Atlanta should feel good going into this matchup after the late heroics in Philadelphia. The defense should be able to limit the Chiefs from exploding, but Patrick Mahomes finds a way late in the game to pull out with a win.

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