Chiefs vs Falcons prediction: 22 of 25 pundits pick the Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons · Week 10, 2026 · Sun, Nov 15 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chiefs vs Falcons? Of 25 pundits with a call on record, 22 take the Chiefs and 3 take the Falcons. 5 named a score; the median has the Chiefs by 6. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
25 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChiefs vs Falcons picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- Sports Illustratedall 8 Chiefs
- CBS Sportsall 4 Chiefs
- First Things First (podcast)Falcons 2, Chiefs 2
- Check the Mic (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)all 2 Chiefs
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Chiefs 2, Falcons 1.
Chiefs vs Falcons score predictions
5 pundits named a score; the median call is Chiefs by 6.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. Where the dots land says what the room expects, not who is right: every call is graded once the game is final. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Chris SimmsChiefs 28, Falcons 24
- Jordan DajaniChiefs 26, Falcons 20
- Jordan DajaniChiefs 26, Falcons 21
- Jared DubinChiefs 27, Falcons 16
- Pete PriscoChiefs 23, Falcons 17
- John BreechChiefs 27, Falcons 20
Chiefs at Falcons: how they come in
The Chiefs are 6-2; the Falcons are 3-6 and have lost 2 straight. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average, and 9 pundits put the Falcons at 6.1 wins on average.
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- Record
- 6-2 · 202 scored, 143 allowed
- Last games
- W 35-12 vs Jets Week 9
- L 24-28 at Broncos Week 8
- L 3-20 at Seahawks Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 4th, defense 8th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 8 pundits · average 10.4 · 9 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 8 Chiefs games
- Record
- 3-6 · lost 2 straight · 188 scored, 223 allowed
- Last games
- L 17-34 vs Bengals Week 9
- L 0-16 at Buccaneers Week 8
- W 29-20 vs 49ers Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 20th, defense 20th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 8-9
- Win-total calls
- 9 pundits · average 6.1 · 2 to 9 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 5 of 9 Falcons games
Chiefs and Falcons players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Chiefs
- Patrick MahomesStarting QB · QB
2,037 passing yards · 14 TD, 4 INT · 67.3% completions · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in passing yards
Patrick Mahomes to stay with Kansas City Chiefs
“QB Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Patrick Mahomes to be 1st on the depth chart
“Signs are pointing toward Patrick Mahomes being out there... if he's on the field, he's out there not because they think he's 85%.” the article →
- Kenneth Walker IIIRB1 · RB
872 rushing yards on 159 carries · 11 TD · 26 catches for 172 · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kenneth Walker III to win MVP
“If he stays healthy, Walker has a good chance at becoming the fitst non-quarterback to win league MVP since Adrian Peterson did so back in 2012.” the article →
Kenneth Walker III to finish top 4 at his position, by fantasy points
“Fitz, where is Kenneth Walker for the rest of the season? Running back four, behind the big three of Gibbs, Bijan, and McCaffrey.” the article →
- Josh DownsWR1 · WR
33 catches for 354 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 51st in the NFL in receiving yards
Josh Downs to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Trade 4 Steelers receive: Josh Downs Colts receive: 2027 third-round pick” the article →
Josh Downs to move to Los Angeles Rams
“What about the Rams? ... And I think if Downs went to the Rams, I could see having him as a wide receiver three the rest of the way.” the article →
- Travis KelceTE1 · TE
33 catches for 482 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 26th in the NFL in receiving yards
Travis Kelce to finish top 8 at his position, by fantasy points
“Travis Kelsey at tight end rest of season. Where is he at for you, Fitz? TE8.” the article →
Travis Kelce to record 78 receptions
“If Kelce continues to average 4.6 receptions per game, he will finish the year with 78 catches if he plays all 17 games at the average.” the article →
- George KarlaftisSack leader · DE
4 sacks · 14 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 30th in the NFL in sacks
George Karlaftis to be 1st on the depth chart
“are expected to start George Karlaftis and Ashton Gillotte on the edge, with rookie R Mason Thomas sprinkled in” the article →
- Nick BoltonTackle leader · LB
38 solo tackles · 8 games · 11th in the NFL in solo tackles
Falcons
- Michael Penix Jr.Starting QB · QB
1,444 passing yards · 10 TD, 6 INT · 62.3% completions · 7 games · 26th in the NFL in passing yards
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“Michael Penix Jr. is the best quarterback option the Falcons have, and as soon as he's ready to return from the ACL injury that ended his 2025 season, he'll start for Atlanta.” the article →
Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart
“it would not be surprising for Penix to take over at some point this season, given Tagovailoa's recent struggles and injury history” the article →
- Bijan RobinsonRB1 · RB
880 rushing yards on 169 carries · 6 TD · 31 catches for 250 · 9 games · 1st in the NFL in rushing yards
Bijan Robinson to record 1,361 rushing yards
“Projecting that he reaches 1,361 yards this season, Robinson will have 5,271 rushing yards by season's end.” the article →
Bijan Robinson to finish top 2 at his position, by fantasy points
“Now, have I moved Bajon Robinson out of RB2 spot? No” the article →
- Drake LondonWR1 · WR
44 catches for 692 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in receiving yards
“He's wide receiver one. Where you want to put him in wide receiver one is fine by me.” the article →
Drake London to be 1st on the depth chart
“Drake London is and remains the unquestioned No. 1 WR by role” the article →
- Kyle PittsTE1 · TE
25 catches for 220 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 113th in the NFL in receiving yards
Kyle Pitts to be 2nd on the depth chart
“The Falcons don't have a lot of firepower at wide receiver beyond Drake London, so Kyle Pitts could very well be Atlanta's No. 2 target-earner this season.” the article →
- Za'Darius SmithSack leader · DE
4.5 sacks · 6 solo tackles · 6 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Kendal DanielsTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 40 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 8th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Chiefs at Falcons
1–25 of 28
Atlanta Falcons to beat Chiefs
Just throwing four down on Atlanta... I'm going small on the Falcons to pull off the upset.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
I got 30 chips on the Chiefs... I just don't trust the Falcons.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
I I think this would be a good game, but I think Chiefs will win.
Atlanta Falcons to beat Kansas City Chiefs
Nick Wright's deep sleeper is going to punish him by upsetting his Kansas City Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
So I'll take Kansas City to cover... Only two disagreements straight up... I'm on the Lions and Panthers.
Kansas City Chiefs 28 — Falcons 24
I'm gonna take the Chiefs to cover and go 28, 24 Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Atlanta
Look, the Chiefs playing Atlanta. Sad to say, I'm completely out on Atlanta and I'm out on Pennix... they can get around Penix like, they ain't winning that game. No chance.
Atlanta Falcons to beat Chiefs
So, yeah, I I kind of lean Falcons, but it's more of a desperation thing than anything.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Atlanta Falcons
Going with the Chiefs.
Kansas City Chiefs 26 — Falcons 20
Jordan Dajani — Chiefs (-3.5) 26-20 over Falcons.
Kansas City Chiefs 26 — Falcons 21
Prediction: Chiefs 26, Falcons 21
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Falcons 16
Prediction: Chiefs 27, Falcons 16
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Albert Breer: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Matt Verderame: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Eva Geitheim: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Conor Orr: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Mike Kadlick: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — John Pluym: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Gilberto Manzano: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Chiefs at Falcons — Mitch Goldich: Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Falcons
Give me the Kansas City Chiefs in this one... giving me them, again, by a touchdown.
Kansas City Chiefs 23 — Falcons 17
Pick: Chiefs 23, Falcons 17
Kansas City Chiefs 27 — Falcons 20
Chiefs 27-20 over Falcons
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Atlanta Falcons
They have the Jets. They have the Falcons... the Cardinals... So they need to be eight and two going in that stretch. I think they will.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Atlanta Falcons
They'll be heavily favored against the Cardinals and Falcons... I think they take care of business for three straight weeks.