What to know as AFC South-leading Colts face reeling Chiefs, the defending AFC champs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - After dominating the AFC for years, it’s hard to believe the Kansas City Chiefs are the ones walking into this Sunday’s matchup 5-5, but it’s certainly not the 8-2 Indianapolis Colts.
No matter where you’re watching, here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know.
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How to watch
KCTV5 is airing the game locally, so viewers who normally receive KCTV5’s signal will be able to watch. Viewers outside the range of KCTV5’s local signal can watch the game on CBS or Paramount+; it is not available to stream on kctv5.com.
On the radio, the game will be broadcast on 96.5 The Fan and TICO Sports.
Game day weather
Temperatures will be slow to rise this morning, but then sunshine will warm us up nice and easy into the 50s in time for the noon kickoff.
Even though cloud cover will build throughout the afternoon, we are still expecting high temperatures to reach the upper 50s and low 60s. No rain is expected.
Full forecast: First Warns for dense fog Sunday morning and rain Monday
Colts player to watch
QB Daniel Jones looked unflappable through Indianapolis’ first eight games. But in the past two, he’s thrown four interceptions, lost three of his six fumbles, been sacked 12 times and produced two of his three worst single-game passer ratings. Could a bye week help him re-establish the good habits that helped move him within one win of matching his single-season career high?
Chiefs player to watch
RB Kareem Hunt has a TD run in three consecutive games, but his use is what is worth watching with RB Isiah Pacheco still sidelined by a knee injury. He was effective last week against Denver, running for 59 yards and a TD, but only got 13 carries in a game in which the Chiefs threw the ball 45 times and ran it just 14.
Key matchup
The Colts ground game against the Chiefs run defense, which has been solid all season. RB Jonathan Taylor is coming off a 244-yard, three-TD performance in an OT win over Atlanta before the bye. It was his third game with at least 150 yards rushing this season.
Key injuries
Colts DT DeForest Buckner will miss his second straight game with a neck injury and DE Tyquan Lewis (groin) did not practice Wednesday. DE Samson Ebukam (knee) did return to practice but his status is in question. CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) was designated to return, along with LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle), opening a 21-day window for them.
Chiefs LG Kingsley Suamataia remained in the concussion protocol this week. WR Xavier Worthy missed some practice time after he tweaked an ankle injury, while RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) returned to practice wearing a brace after missing two games.
Series notes
The Colts have won back-to-back games against Kansas City and five of the past seven in the series, though one of the losses was a divisional playoff game in January 2019. That’s also the only time Indianapolis has lost at Arrowhead Stadium since October 2004; the Colts have won the past three regular-season matchups in Kansas City.
Fantasy tip
The Colts defense has been good against the run but susceptible to the pass, and Kansas City has playmakers to take advantage of it. The question is whether the Chiefs will? They have been inconsistent in the passing game all season, and the fact that they have so many options makes it hard to discern who will pile up the points.
Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce are the only two must-starts, though Xavier Worthy is worthy of starting in deeper leagues because of his potential upside.
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