The Chiefs need to be more patient, multiple and versatile, and also a little more balanced. Mahomes has struggled with interceptions and his two go-to guys, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce, have contributed to the uncharacteristic giveaways in key situations. The bottom line, Love has plenty of support to lift him against a shaky defense. The Packers also need to make up for the loss of tight end Robert Tonyan with a committee of youngster Josiah Deguara and ageless Marcedes Lewis.

Jones can also be dangerous as an outlet receiver. That also will set up favorable play-action passing, given Adams and Lazard will be back to help stretch the field. Figure they will do the same to take pressure off Love, using a good mix of Aaron Jones and A.J. The Packers adjusted well to a heavy dose of the running game with their wide receiver limitations against the Cardinals. The Chiefs are only 3-7 ATS and 5-5 SU in their past 10 games, including playoffs. The Packers are 8-2 against the spread and 8-2 straight up in their past 10 games, including playoffs. 76 percent of over/under bettors want to take advantage of the lowered point total and think the game will still play into the 50s. 88 percent of spread bettors think the Chiefs will cover their touchdown and extra point-plus number with Love making his first start in a hostile environment. Before then, the Chiefs rode a five-game winning streak. In 2011, Chiefs beat the Packers in December to keep them from a perfect regular season. The Packers have won the past two meetings.

(betting odds per FanDuel Sportsbook) Packers vs. So his absence changed things a lot, with five more points tipping toward the Chiefs with the adjusted over/under to match. The Packers were only 2.5-point underdogs early in the week when Rodgers wasn't ruled out.

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