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Now that the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 schedule is out, we can dive into deeper analysis about the potential toughest stretches.<\/p>\n
And, thanks to early lines at DraftKings Sportsbook, it\u2019s also possible this early to see which games project to be the most difficult.<\/p>\n
Start with this: KC\u2019s slate for 2025 appears to be front-loaded. According to current betting lines, five of the Chiefs\u2019 six hardest matchups come before their Week 10 bye week … and the other one takes place right after that in Week 11.<\/p>\n
So, what are KC\u2019s most challenging games as it stands now?<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s look at the six biggest tests in 2025, according to DraftKings\u2019 point spreads (in reverse order).<\/p>\n
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Line:\u00a0<\/b>Chiefs by 3.<\/p>\n
Moneyline: $155 Chiefs bet to win game pays $100.<\/p>\n
We probably shouldn\u2019t be surprised that last season\u2019s NFL No. 1 seeds will make for a compelling matchup this year. The Chiefs get this one at home, which provides a bit of a bump in a game they\u2019re projected to be about 60% to win.<\/p>\n
5. Week 1, Chiefs at Chargers (in Sao Paulo, Brazil)<\/p>\n
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Line:<\/b>\u00a0Chiefs by 3.<\/p>\n
Moneyline: $148 Chiefs bet to win game pays $100.<\/p>\n
No, it doesn\u2019t start easily for the Chiefs. KC is a field-goal favorite in its international game to open the season while going against one of its top challengers in the AFC West.<\/p>\n
T-3. Week 2, Eagles at Chiefs<\/p>\n
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Line:<\/b>\u00a0Chiefs by 1 1\/2.<\/p>\n
Moneyline: $122 Chiefs bet to win game pays $100.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Super Bowl LVIII rematch should be more competitive than the original. The Chiefs open as a slight favorite over the defending champs, and given that home-field advantage has dropped to roughly 1.75 points in recent seasons, we can see that Vegas sportsbooks view these two teams as about equal heading into 2025.<\/p>\n
T-3. Week 4, Ravens at Chiefs<\/p>\n
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Line:<\/b>\u00a0Chiefs by 1 1\/2.<\/p>\n
Moneyline: $122 Chiefs bet to win game pays $100.<\/p>\n
One advantage of this year\u2019s Chiefs schedule is they get to play most of their top opponents \u2014 like the Ravens \u2014 at home. Baltimore, which was a toe away from having a chance to beat KC last season, should be among the AFC\u2019s top teams again in \u201825.<\/p>\n
2. Week 11, Chiefs at Broncos<\/p>\n
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Line:<\/b>\u00a0Chiefs by 1 1\/2.<\/p>\n
Moneyline: $120 Chiefs bet to win game pays $100.<\/p>\n
This game\u2019s ranking surprised me the most. The Chargers seem to be a popular AFC West sleeper pick this offseason, but DraftKings actually has the Broncos with the second-best odds to claim the division behind the Chiefs.<\/p>\n
Add in that there\u2019s a real advantage to playing at home in altitude \u2014 across all sports \u2014 and it makes more sense that this division battle could be one of the closest scores of the entire season.<\/p>\n
1. Week 9, Chiefs at Bills<\/p>\n
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Line:<\/b>\u00a0Bills by 2 1\/2.<\/p>\n
Moneyline: $100 Chiefs bet to win game pays $114 more.<\/p>\n
The Chiefs are betting underdogs in one game this season … against the team that has dominated them recently in the games that matter least. Buffalo has four consecutive regular-season wins versus KC, but also has gone 0-4 in playoff games against the Chiefs since the 2020-21 campaign. The fans at Highmark Stadium are always fired up when the Chiefs come to town, and this one won\u2019t be any different.<\/p>\n
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