Chiefs play underdog role vs. Panthers

The Kansas City Chiefs are the underdog for the first time since Week 4, this time going against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

Kansas City is 6-2 and one of the best teams in the National Football League. The Chiefs have won four consecutive games but now face a tough test against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

While it has been the favorite in each of its last two road dates, Kansas City si not getting the same type of love form Vegas this week. The Chiefs are three-point underdogs against the reigning NFC champion Carolina Panthers. Considering the location of the game, Vegas is basically saying it sees these teams as even.

The Chiefs shouldn’t feel slighted by this line. Kansas City is better in the standings right now, but Carolina is loaded with talent and tough to beat at home. Andy Reid and Co. are going to have to play very well to take care of business in this one, especially if they remain banged up.

The Panthers are only 3-5 but went 15-1 last year and have won two consecutive contests. Carolina needs to win to stay in the NFC South mix, and so the desperation will be there. Can the Chiefs stem the tide and come up with their fifth straight win?