Written by Farzin Vousoughian at No Coast Bias
The Chiefs concluded the NFL season as one of the better road teams in the NFL and are entering the playoffs with the hot hand.
Through eight road games, plus a neutral site game played at Wembley Stadium in London, Kansas City’s offense averaged 29 points per game. On the defensive side of the ball, the Chiefs surrendered just 18.8 points per game in those nine games games, nearly matching the team’s overall season total through 16 games of 17.9 points allowed per game.
In nine games away from Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs finished with a 6-3 record.
With possession of the No. 5 seed, it is unlikely the Chiefs play at Arrowhead Stadium again this season. If the Chiefs make it all the way, it is plausible they play all three AFC games on the road, then face the NFC champions in neutral site for the Super Bowl.
It is the perfect storm for the Chiefs, a wild-card team looking to carry its road success to the playoffs.
Some Chiefs fans may be bummed out over the fact that there may not be a playoff game in Kansas City. But the Chiefs have proven to be more dominant while playing away from Arrowhead Stadium, which they did nine times this season.
Through those nine games, the Chiefs have a +91 point differential, as opposed to just a +27 differential at home.
The Chiefs are perfectly equipped to come away with multiple playoff wins, even if it means doing so on the road.
The Chiefs will visit the Houston Texans and open up as three-point favorites. Kansas City’s defense has been the biggest difference maker throughout the team’s 10-game surge.
Head coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Bob Sutton have guided this defense to success, coaching it to its potential.
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