Before last Thursday, this game was one most NFL fans circled on their calendar. For the first time ever, we would see Patrick Mahomes take on Aaron Rodgers. Mahomes would get hurt last week and put a damper on that possibility. Now, there is a chance he might be able to play, but this is a coy move by the Chiefs and the league to continue to hype for this game when we all know Matt Moore is starting. Green Bay does not have have a good career record against Kansas City despite beating them in the Super Bowl years ago. They’re 3-7-1, and they need to keep winning to keep pace with San Francisco and New Orleans.

Three Storylines I Care About
1. How to contain Travis Kelce – Darnell Savage may be back in this game and it’s likely Green Bay will need him. Packers were taken to church by tight ends in his absence, and they’re facing one of the best in football this week. Kelce versus Will Redmond would be a scary thought and one, I hope that I do not have to see on the football field. Moore is going to look to Kelce a lot with his ability to throw the ball.

2. Don’t be surprised if this is like Dallas – I’m not saying in blowout fashion because that’s hard to expect each night out especially on the road. Rather, the idea that Green Bay will run the ball a lot. Kansas City is 29th in DVOA against the run. They’re not good, and the Packers should look to exploit it all game long. Chiefs should expect to see a heavy dose of Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams this week. Packers do not need to control the clock like Houston did, but it will only help in the long run.

3. Avoiding the big Tyreek Hill play – Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said that Hill is impossible to practice for because he’s so quick. Pettine may be right. Hill can take the top off any defense. It will be a great challenge for Jaire Alexander. Hill is actually the type of receiver that is perfect for Alexander. We’ll see if the Cheetah is able to do anything versus Alexander.

Don’t Sleep on Em
My sleeper for this week is Oren Burks. I mentioned last week how Burks needed to be out there more to deal with Raiders tight end, Darren Waller. This week, you’ll see more of Burks to combat with Kelce. He is the better linebacker when it comes to coverage. Hopefully, Pettine will give him the opportunity to do that.

Prediction
A part of me is very worried about this game. Arrowhead is a tough place to play and will be hyped up at night. Moore is going to treat this like it’s his Super Bowl which makes me nervous too. But at the end, Rodgers and the rushing attack will lead the Packers to victory. Green Bay 31 Kansas City 20

Charlie.