Kansas City (8-4) at New England (10-2)
4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, CBS All Access)
Point spread: Patriots -3
After being burned by the Patriots each of the past two weeks, I’m going with my gut and taking the Chiefs on the road in Foxboro. Patrick Mahomes’ track record of success against the Patriots, New England’s offensive issues and the Chiefs’ newfound ability to play defense are the three main reasons why I’m taking the Chiefs.
The pick: Chiefs 27, Patriots 24
Among the four, the Chiefs have the least projected cap space next season, according to Spotrac, and they have contracts for impact players inching closer to expiration, though that’s at least partially a product of talented players costing money.