The AFC Conference Final featuring the Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs will take place next Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. So, at JefeBet, we bring you a selection of the main experts in the field who are part of the largest and most specialized chains in the sports industry. So, keep reading to find out more about the AFC Championship expert picks and predictions.
AFC Championship Expert Picks and Predictions for the Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs Game on January 29, 2023
Expert | Source | Prediction |
Pete Prisco | CBS Sports | Bengals |
Jason La Canfora | CBS Sports | Bengals |
Jared Dubin | CBS Sports | Bengals |
Ryan Wilson | CBS Sports | Bengals |
John Breech | CBS Sports | Bengals |
Dave Richard | CBS Sports | Bengals |
Mike Clay | ESPN | Chiefs |
Dan Graziano | ESPN | Bengals |
Seth Wickersham | ESPN | Chiefs |
Stephania Bell | ESPN | Bengals |
Michael Davis Smith | Pro Football Talk | Chiefs |
Mike Florio | Pro Football Talk | Bengals |
Zach Buckley | Bleacher Report | Chiefs |
Albert Breer | Sports Illustrated | Bengals |
Mitch Goldich | Sports Illustrated | Chiefs |
Gary Gramling | Sports Illustrated | Bengals |
Zach Berman | The Athletic | Chiefs |
Michael-Shawn Dugar | The Athletic | Chiefs |
Larry Holder | The Athletic | Bengals |
Mark Kaboly | The Athletic | Bengals |
Notes about the Experts’ Analysis
- The main question mark is Patrick Mahomes’ physical condition. He looked good in training on Wednesday, but that’s no guarantee that his ankle will be 100% recovered. The Chiefs live on what their QB can do coming out of the protection zone, and without a lot of mobility, it will be very difficult for them.
- Joe Burrow has shown since last season that he does not shy away from this type of game. Beyond their Super Bowl loss, the Bengals have managed to win important games away from home and already have three wins in a row against the Chiefs.
- However, Burrow needs his offensive line to respond to one of the few strengths of the Chiefs’ defense: their ability to record sacks. They totaled 55 catches on the campaign, and the Bengals’ QB was the 11th-most caught QB in the league (44).
- It is vital for Cincinnati to go into the final period with an advantage. In the postseason, they have not allowed a point in the fourth period; and in the regular round, they were the second team that allowed the fewest goals in this condition.