2023 Week 1 Thursday Night Preview: Lions @ Chiefs

The #Chiefs plan to put star TE Travis Kelce through a workout this morning to test his injured knee, according to Tom Pelissero

Detroit Lions @ Kansas City Chiefs ( -5) - The NFL season opens up as the defending Super Bowl Champions Chiefs take on the up and coming Detroit Lions.   While the Lions did a good job closing out the season against the Packers, they are still debuting a few weapons like Jahmyr Gibbs who could take some time to acclimate into the Lions offense as a rookie.  Jared Goff at times has struggled on the road, although it will be interesting to see if he can help the Lions compete for a division title.  

While the Chiefs have struggled putting away opponents last season, there's a good chance that they come out motivated and with an edge to put the Lions away on ring night.  I wouldn't call this a lock due to Kelce being questionable with a hyperextended knee, plus defensive end Chris Jones is out who lead the Chiefs in sacks last season, but perhaps new weapons like rookie Rashee Rice will emerge.

2022 Against the spread - 133-124-7

2022 Straight up - 185-92-1

2021 Against the Spread- 151-127-1

2021 Straight Up- 162-101-1

2021 Locks - 10-5

2020 Against the Spread- 124-140-6

2020 Week Straight Up - 173-97-1

2020 Locks- 24-24-2

2019 Season Against the Spread- 128-113-3

2019 Season Straight Up- 158-103

2019 Locks - 21-19-2

2020 Postseason against the Spread- 8-3

2020 Postseason Straight Up- 7-4

2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7

2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2

2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7

2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7

2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110