Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks prepares for Kansas City Chiefs. Arizona Republic
The Cardinals awoke from their sleepy bye on Monday only to be greeted by this blissful bit of information: That they’re listed as 17-point underdogs against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Nice way to start your work week, isn’t it?
“I wasn’t aware of that,” veteran defensive tackle Corey Peters said, rolling his eyes.
That 17-point pronouncement officially marks the largest opening spread for any game this NFL season. Considering the way both teams have played this season, the Cardinals (2-6) will probably consider themselves lucky if they only lose to the Chiefs (8-1) by 17 points on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.