Chiefs-Browns: NFL Week 15 predictions from Arrowhead Pride

Before the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 14 matchup in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers, each member of our panel of Arrowhead Pride contributors predicted the Chiefs would win. Their combination prediction was for Kansas City to say a 24-21 victory. Compared to the 19-17 last, it had 10 factors of error: it missed the purpose unfold by one level, the Chiefs’ rating by 5 factors and the Chargers’ rating by 4 factors. Every considered one of our panelists thought the Chiefs would win an in depth recreation — and 62% of our readers agreed. But 21% thought Los Angeles would win.

In Week 15, the Chiefs are on the street to play the Cleveland Browns on Huntington Bank Field. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Kansas City is favored by 4.5 factors.

Let’s see what the workers — and our readers — take into consideration the matchup.

Nate Christensen (@natech32)

I may positively see the Browns holding this recreation shut. They have good go rushers who can exploit the Chiefs’ shaky offensive line — and Jameis Winston could be very prepared to push the ball downfield to create explosive performs. I feel some parts of the Cleveland assault can damage Kansas City. But I feel the Chiefs will pressure turnovers whereas giving up some explosive performs. Winston continues to be turnover-prone. I feel defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo can change the image sufficient that Winston will get confused and throw interceptions. While there can be moments when it’s shut, I feel Kansas City will play the possession battle nicely sufficient to drag away.

Chiefs 24, Browns 14

The Browns clearly have the expertise to succeed: two of their three wins have been over the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers. They simply can’t appear to win persistently. And whereas the Chiefs have many issues to unravel, successful persistently isn’t considered one of them. So Kansas City should take Cleveland critically, however shouldn’t have a lot bother coming residence with a win.

Chiefs 27, Browns 17

The Browns’ robust defensive position may trigger issues for the Chiefs — particularly if Kansas City’s offensive tackles proceed to wrestle. Establishing a robust operating recreation would be the key to holding Patrick Mahomes upright and opening up the passing assault. If Mahomes will get time, count on Travis Kelce and Noah Gray to take advantage of gaps within the Browns’ secondary for giant performs. Defensively, Steve Spagnuolo’s scheme ought to confuse Jameis Winston and create turnovers, with cornerback Trent McDuffie doubtlessly nabbing his first profession interception. While the Browns may hold it shut early, the Chiefs have the firepower to drag away late and safe a much-needed double-digit win.

Chiefs 27, Browns 17

The Chiefs head into Cleveland with the AFC West wrapped up, so the remainder of this season is about enhancing their weaknesses and accumulating the wins they should win the No. 1 seed. Against the Browns, Kansas City’s go safety and go protection will get additional checks. I see the Chiefs countering Myles Garrett with a dependable dashing assault, whereas the protection lastly creates turnovers to regulate this recreation.

Chiefs 30, Browns 20

The Browns are horrifying due to the large numbers their offense typically places up underneath Jameis Winston — mixed with the Chiefs’ current susceptibility to large passing performs. After final week’s disastrous pass-protection points, I predict Kansas City will deal with dominating time of possession to maintain Winston off the sphere — and irritating Myles Garrett’s efforts with its operating recreation and fast passes.

Chiefs 31, Browns 27

We already know what to anticipate on this one — or will we? The Chiefs appear to have made a little bit progress — particularly on offense. Continue to look at the little issues Xavier Worthy does as he grows right into a respectable featured receiver. In Week 14, D.J. Humphries was higher — however nonetheless not adequate — so go safety continues to be a big concern. If Humphries can’t go, I’d take into account placing an additional deal with in for Myles Garrett. If neither Wanya Morris or Kingsley Suamataia can get it carried out individually, let’s see them strive it side-by-side. On protection, the crew ought to see this as a giant alternative. It can be enjoying in the home of the Pick-6 King himself — and the Browns’ offensive weapons aren’t overwhelming. This needs to be a stable win, however I’m certain it’ll be shut… as a result of Chiefs.

Chiefs 27, Browns 20

Here, all the best way into Week 15, I feel the Chiefs have lastly realized who they’re on the offensive facet of the ball. There isn’t any extra hiding that the go safety has been questionable all 12 months. So logic would inform you they are going to lastly totally lean right into a quicker-developing offense. One participant stands proud on this recreation: Myles Garrett. If D.J. Humphries can’t play, I wish to see Joe Thuney at left deal with. He will take his lumps — like several offensive deal with would in opposition to Garrett — however it will give the crew the very best likelihood to win. If the Chiefs can curb Garrett, it’s troublesome to consider many situations during which the Browns will upset the visiting crew. And right here’s a daring prediction: give me Trent McDuffie’s first profession interception in opposition to the pick-happy Jameis Winston.

Chiefs 27, Browns 20

With their predictions aggregated, our panelists count on the Chiefs to win 28-19.

What do you suppose?

In Week 14, Jared Sapp and Rocky Magaña each turned in 20-17 predictions that had solely two factors of error: they missed the purpose unfold by one, the Chiefs’ rating by one and hit the Chargers’ rating precisely. It was Jared’s sixth win of the season — however Rocky’s first. Three different contributors made picks that missed by eight factors.