Matt: Too close to call so I’m going to abstain on this game. The line on the game went from Buffalo +7.5 to Buffalo +3.5 to Buffalo +7 as the Matt Cassel circus went down this week. I think the game is significantly closer than that, and the Chiefs penchant for running will keep the score low and close.
Brandon: Chiefs win, 24-17. Seeing as Matt Cassel is now likely to start this week, I don’t think the Bills have that great of a chance to pull off a win here. If preseason was any indication, this team still has a long way to go before they can realistically be favored to win any games. Cassell gives the Chiefs balance on offense to complement their rushing attack which tore Buffalo apart last season. Now, they won’t run for 273 yards this time around, but I think Jamal Charles plays well enough to keep the Bills’ D guessing. Cassel is the difference in this one as the Chiefs edge the Bills in every major category. Looks like we’ll be 0-1 heading into the Oakland game but hey, you can’t say you thought otherwise.
Shelby: I’m going to say that it’s going to be a close game. I’ll go with 14-10, Chiefs. Bills will start off with a touchdown during the second quarter, but the Chiefs will get two in the third. The Bills will make a late comeback, but it won’t be enough. I don’t think the Bills win until their home opener.
Mike: I’ll say Chiefs 24, Bills 10. KC was one of the best rushing teams in the league last year, and the Bills have yet to prove they’ll be better at stopping the run. On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills’ reshuffled line probably needs more time to gel. Combine that with an offense that’s still likely adjusting to life without Lee Evans, and I think the offense as a whole will struggle for a bit.
Chris: Many experts have been raving about the Chiefs secondary, but I have my faith in Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chan Gailey. The Bills should be able to move the ball on the ground and score a reasonable amount of points in this one. On defense, Jamaal Charles could be tough to contain, but the defensive front seven is vastly improved and should keep Buffalo in the game. Quick prediction: Matt Cassell is pressured and makes a mistake late, leading to a Bills victory. Bills 24, Chiefs 20
Rob: I think the Bills will lose on Sunday against the Chiefs simply because it is one of the toughest environments to play in, and our run defense hasn’t really been tested.
Mark: Predicting the Bills win this week, 24-21. This is a homer pick, but I’m hopeful our run D gets the job done, which is the key to the game.
Brian: I think they pull this off. The defense is healthy, meaning Merriman should create some pressure, and I think they’ll drastically improve on slowing Charles down. I think this is a race to 20 points, and the Bills will get there to win, 23-17.
Joe: I think this is going to be an ugly game. Both teams kind of struggled offensively in the preseason, and I just feel that because it’s the opener, both squads are going to be rusty. We all know about what happened last year against the Chiefs. The Bills couldn’t stop the run, but they still only allowed 1 touchdown. If it weren’t for some bad throws by Fitzpatrick and Todd Haley freezing the kicker in OT, the Bills would have won. I think the Bills will do much better in stopping the run and not allowing over 200 yards rushing. If Fitz can make some plays, the Bills should win this game. 16-14, Bills win.
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