What time is the NFL game today? Schedule, TV Channel, kick-off time, and How to watch New England Patriots vs. the Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs are into week 15 post two consecutive losses.
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The Kansas City Chiefs travel east to Boston to get back to winning ways after tasting two straight defeats and their fourth loss in six games. Andy Reid‘s team will face the New England Patriots, who are out of the playoffs despite beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, as it was only their third win of the season.
Bill Belichick and the Patriots would require the home-field advantage because only another upset like the Pittsburgh game can give them something to celebrate. Quarterback Bailey Zappe appears to have won the trust of Coach Belichick after completing 240 yards and three first-half touchdown passes en route to the victory.
The Chiefs game ended with a controversial offside call, which saw quarterback Patrick Mahomes lose his cool. Mahomes wasn’t happy with the officiating, and the 28-year-old criticized them for chalking off one of the best plays he had ever seen. Even though he later apologized for his in-the-moment remarks, the NFL committee has decided to penalize the reigning MVP.
What time is the NFL game tonight?
- Game: New England Patriots vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Day: Sunday, December 17
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT)
- Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.
The Sunday, December 17, game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs will take place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, at 1 p.m. ET (12 p.m. CT).
What channel is Sunday Night Football on tonight?
TV:
- Game: Patriots vs. Chiefs
- Date: Sunday, December 17
- TV Channel: FOX Network
- Play-by-play: Joe Davis
- Color Analyst: Daryl Johnston
- Sideline Reporter: Pam Oliver
The game will be produced by Pete Macheska and directed by Artie Kempner.
Radio:
98.5 The Sports Hub is the flagship station for the Patriots Radio Network.
- Play-by-play: Bob Socci and Scott Zolak
SiriusXM App: 821 (NE), 815 (KC) | SiriusXM: 231 (NE), 386 (KC)
NFL live streaming for the Sunday night game
Those who are looking to watch the Patriots vs. the Chiefs on the go and any portable device of their choice can tune into NFL+.
Then there is the free streaming channel, FUBO TV. (in addition to the free trial, get $20 off your first two months), DirecTV Stream (free trial), and Sling (half off the first month).
One can also stream all the NFL games on DAZN.
NFL Odds and Betting Lines for the Bills vs. Giants
Even though the New England Patriots are at home, it’s the visiting Kansas City Chiefs who are 9.5-point favorites for the Sunday as per SportsLine betting site, December 17 game.
- Chiefs vs. Patriots spread: Chiefs -8
- Chiefs vs. Patriots over/under: 37 points
- Chiefs vs. Patriots money line: Chiefs -424, Patriots +327
- The over/under is set at 37.5 points.
Predicted line-up for the New England Patriots vs. the Kansas City Chiefs
New England Patriots:
Offense: Bailey Zappe (quarterback), Ezekiel Elliott, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Hunter Henry, Tyquan Thornton, Ty Montgomery II, and Pharaoh Brown
Defense: Jahlani Tavai, Jonathan Jones, Kyle Dugger, Jalen Mills, Anfernee Jennings, Myles Bryant, Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jabrill Peppers, and Christian Barmore
Kansas City Chiefs:
Offense: Patrick Mahomes (quarterback), Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, Kadarius Toney, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Jerick McKinnon, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Justin Watson.
Defense: Mike Edwards, Nick Bolton, L’Jarius Sneed, Willie Gay Jr., Trent McDuffie, Charles Omenihu, and Leo Chenal
Why can the New England Patriots win?
Last week’s win against the Steelers snapped a 5-game losing streak for the Patriots. It was their longest span of games without a win since Belichick’s men lost four back-to-back in 2020. Zappe was the main star of the show, as Mac Jones seemed to have fallen out of favor.
Wide receiver JuJu Smith Schuster would want Zappe to keep throwing him like last time when he gained 90 yards. But all eyes will once again be on Ezekiel Elliott. The dynamic running back had the best game of the 2023 season, carrying the ball 22 times and securing 68 yards. Through the air, he caught seven balls for 72 yards and a touchdown.
Why can the Kansas City Chiefs win?
The Kansas City Chiefs are in a rare slump. That’s mostly down to the number of turnovers (33) and fumbles Andy Reid’s team has conceded this season. Whether Mahomes agrees or not, their skill players are dropping catches, and it has cost them games.
Kansas has already lost more games this season than they did the entire last season, in which they won the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, they will miss two key players. Offensive lineman Donovan Smith (neck) and running back Isiah Pacheco are out of Sunday night’s fixture. However, if things fall in place for the team, the Patriots are the ideal opponent to get back onto the winning path.
Series History
The New England Patriots have lost their last two meetings with the Kansas City Chiefs:
- Oct 05, 2020 – Kansas City Chiefs 26 vs. New England Patriots 10
- Dec 08, 2019 – Kansas City 23 Chiefs vs. New England Patriots 16
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