The Chiefs will attempt to maintain their perfect record in Week 9 on “Monday Night Football” when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kansas City (7-0) is coming off a 27-20 triumph at the Las Vegas Raiders in a game that turned on a Chiefs’ goal-line stand in the third quarter.
Tampa Bay (4-4) is riding a two-game losing streak and fell at home to the NFC South rival Atlanta Falcons 31-26 on Sunday. The Bucs played without their top two wide receivers, Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, because of injuries, but quarterback Baker Mayfield passed for 330 yards.
The teams last met in 2022, with the Chiefs winning in Tampa Bay, two seasons after the Buccaneers defeated KC in Super Bowl LV.
Here’s what you need to know about Monday’s game:
Where and when is the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers game?
The game on “Monday Night Football” will be played at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 7:15 p.m. Central.
The Chiefs last played on MNF on Oct. 7, defeating the Saints 26-13.
What’s the channel (and radio info) for the Chiefs game?
“Monday Night Football” games are broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2, and in Kansas City the game also will be televised by Channel 9.
Additionally, it will be broadcast on radio via KFNZ (96.5 FM) and WDAF (106.5 FM) in the KC area, and KNSS (98.7 FM) in the Wichita area.
What’s the betting line for Chiefs-Buccaneers?
The Chiefs have opened as a 9-point favorite. With the over/under set at 45 1/2.
The Chiefs were a 9 1/2-point favorite last weekend against the Las Vegas Raiders and didn’t cover in a 27-20 victory. That outcome dropped the Chiefs’ record against the spread to 4-2 with one push.
NFL Week 9 odds, predictions and picks
Lorenzo Reyes: Chiefs 30, Buccaneers 23
Kansas City should win, but the Buccaneers have been scrappy. This line, given the Chiefs’ middling offensive production, feels like it’s a bit too high.
Tyler Dragon: Chiefs 24, Buccaneers 17
The Chiefs are the seventh reigning Super Bowl champion in NFL history to win each of their first seven games. DeAndre Hopkins had two catches in his Chiefs debut. He’ll continue to get comfortable in Kansas City’s offense. The Bucs are playing without their top two wide receivers. The lone undefeated team in the NFL improves to 8-0.
Richard Morin: Chiefs 31, Buccaneers 19
Tampa Bay was one of my sleeper picks as a Super Bowl contender this season, but I’m just not sure they have the firepower left to compete with teams like the Chiefs.
Jordan Mendoza: Chiefs 25, Buccaneers 20
Despite having talent out, Tampa Bay still has enough to hang with the Chiefs, especially since the defending champions haven’t blown anyone out. Still, Kansas City will be rocking on Monday night and they keep the Buccaneers away from snatching a victory.
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Jeremy Cluff writes: “The Chiefs are probably not going to go undefeated this season, but Patrick Mahomes and company will still be unbeaten after Monday Night Football.”
Bill Speros writes: “Monday night delivers an election-eve rematch of Super Bowl 55 as the 4-4 Buccaneers visit the 7-0 Chiefs. But Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski aren’t walking through any door at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs continue to dominate with defense, and Patrick Mahomes being Patrick Mahomes. Kansas City has won 13 straight overall. But the Chiefs slipped to 5-2 ATS as the Raiders rallied for a backdoor cover on the 9-point line Sunday in Las Vegas. This is KC’s 2nd biggest line of the season and – surprisingly – just the second time they’ve been favored by more than a touchdown. The Buccaneers can score anytime, but have gotten scorched by the Ravens (Lamar Jackson) and Falcons (Kirk Cousins) in consecutive weeks. This week, they’ll be lit up by KC’s defense.”
ESPN: Chiefs have a 64.7% chance to beat Buccaneers on Monday Night Football
The site gives the Buccaneers a 35.1% shot at winning the NFL Week 9 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Dimers: Chiefs 26, Buccaneers 20
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Buccaneers a win probability of 28%, while the Chiefs have a win probability of 72%.”
