On Monday Night Football, the Green Bay Packers will play host to the Kansas City Chiefs. Green Bay comes into the game at 2-0 after beating the Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks, while Kansas City is 101 following a win over the Houston Texans and a gut-wrenching loss to the Denver Broncos.
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The Packers come into the contest as a favorite by seven points. The line is large but deserved considering Kansas City’s collapse last week along with the Packers not having lost at Lambeau Field since 2013. Oddly enough, the Chiefs have played at Lambeau on three occasions, and have not lost.
When the Packers are on offense, look for NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers to pick on Jamell Fleming. According to Pro Football Focus and anybody with eye sight, Fleming is the worst corner in football. Fleming is replacing Sean Smith, who is finishing his three-game suspension for a guilty DUI plea. Will Kansas City defensive coordinator Bob Sutton roll coverage to help Fleming this time around after leaving him on an island against Peyton Manning last week? Chiefs fans have to be hoping so.
On the other side of the coin, the Packers must find a way to slow down Jamaal Charles. Charles has enjoyed vast success throughout his career, being the all-time leading rusher in franchise history. In each of the first two weeks of the campaign, Charles has gained over 100 offensive yards while scoring twice. Green Bay’s run defense has been deplorable through two weeks, allowing a league-worst 5.3 yards per carry.
Pick: Green Bay 27, Kansas City 23