The Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons are set to take the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for an exciting interconference showdown in Week 10.
At 6-2, the Chiefs are among the league's top teams, while the 3-6 Falcons are on the verge of collapse midway through the 2026 NFL regular season.
Kansas City will be without star running back Kenneth Walker III in today's game, but still holds advantages at key positions on both sides of the ball and the benefit of momentum after a blowout win over the New York Jets on November 8.
Here are three reasons why the Chiefs will defeat Atlanta this afternoon:
Reason No. 1: Kansas City's resurgent pass-rush
After a slow start to their 2026 campaign, the Chiefs' front four finally started getting home against Jets quarterback Geno Smith in Week 9, recording
five sacks in Kansas City's latest victory. If that trend continues against the Falcons, the Chiefs should have no problem keeping Atlanta's offense at bay.
Reason No. 2: Mansoor Delane's return from injury
Delane showed flashes of dominance early in the season but missed time over the last few weeks due to a shoulder injury. Now healthy, Delane's return to the field should help stymie the Falcons' passing game and might even help Kansas City win the turnover battle.
Reason No. 3: QB Patrick Mahomes, WR Josh Downs
I expect Mahomes to target Downs early and often in this game as the Chiefs look to maximize the value of their last-minute deal with the Indianapolis Colts at the 2026 NFL trade deadline. In a game that could be decided by just a few points, Mahomes' connection with his newly acquired wideout could make the difference in this game.
This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: 3 reasons why Kansas City Chiefs will beat Atlanta Falcons in Week 10
