The NFL season kicks off with a matchup between the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5)
hosting the Detroit Lions (+4.5).
The initial look at this game seems like it leaves a pretty clear favorite. The Chiefs have the best quarterback in the league currently, and he is sitting behind a really good offensive line. However, there are two (possible) notable absences from Kansas City’s side.
The first has been well documented all offseason. Defensive lineman Chris Jones wants the Chiefs to pay him like one of the best interior rushers in the NFL, which is hard to argue against.