Week 9 MNF: Chiefs-Buccaneers Preview, Props & Prediction

The Chiefs try to keep their perfect season alive when they host the Buccaneers on Monday night.Despite being 7-0, things haven’t gone smoothly for Kansas City with mounting injuries at skill positions.Wide receivers Rashee Rice (knee), Hollywood Brown (shoulder), and Skyy Moore (groin) are all on injured reserve, while JuJu Smith-Schuster will miss a second straight week after reaggravating his hamstring.Kansas City is also without starting running back Isiah Pacheco (fibula).But the Chiefs moved quickly to add reinforcements, signing free agent running back Kareem Hunt and trading for veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins.The Buccaneers won’t have much sympathy for the Chiefs. Tampa Bay lost top two best wide receivers, Chris Godwin (ankle) and Mike Evans (hamstring), to injuries in Week 7.Back-to-back defeats dropped the Bucs to 4-4, and it’s unlikely that the team will be a buyer before the trade deadline.As things stand, it’s difficult to see a path to victory for the Buccaneers in what figures to be a tricky spot on the road against the Chiefs.Weather could lead to slow start for BuccaneersWhile it’s fair to debate whether Kansas City is worthy of being a massive 9-point favorite, there are other factors we must consider for this matchup.The weather could play a critical role as the forecast calls for extended periods of rain with wind.Such conditions could be detrimental for the Bucs, who are more used to playing under clear skies and warm Florida sun.If the Buccaneers fall behind, it’s difficult to see the offense gaining traction after consecutive double-digit losses.Considering their injuries at wide receiver, the last thing you’d want if you’re Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is to throw a wet ball to receivers who lack significant reps with the first team.

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