Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

Game result: Handled the Giants 22-9. Patrick Mahomes threw for 224 yards and a touchdown, and the defense intercepted Russell Wilson twice. Kansas City scored on five of its first six possessions.

Analytics: The Chiefs average 21.0 points per game, ranking 19th. They converted 43 % of third downs and held the Giants to 213 total yards. However, the offense continues to lack explosive plays – no receiver topped 75 yards.

Injuries: No major injuries were reported for Kansas City, although safety Xavier Worthy (shoulder) was ruled out pre-game.

Betting: Kansas City was a 6-point favorite and covered by winning by 13. The game total (31 points) stayed under 44.5.

Fantasy: Patrick Mahomes is still an elite QB but has thrown only four touchdowns through three games. Rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton led the Chiefs with 71 yards and a touchdown; he’s a waiver flier. Isiah Pacheco’s 45 rushing yards keep him as a low-end RB2.