Chiefs vs Rams prediction: 5 of 6 pundits pick the Rams
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams · Week 13, 2026 · Thu, Dec 3 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Chiefs vs Rams? Of 6 pundits with a call on record, 5 take the Rams and 1 takes the Chiefs. 1 named a score; the median has the Rams by 7. Every call is graded once the game is final.
Who the room took
6 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callChiefs vs Rams 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.
- Locked On Rams (podcast)Rams 2, Chiefs 1
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 3 Rams.
Chiefs vs Rams score predictions
1 pundit named a score; the median call is Rams by 7.
- WaltRams 31, Chiefs 24
Chiefs at Rams: how they come in
The Chiefs are 6-2; the Rams are 5-4 and have won 3 straight. On win totals, 8 pundits put the Chiefs at 10.4 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Rams at 11.8 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
- 5-4 · won 3 straight · 214 scored, 181 allowed
- Last games
- W 20-13 at Commanders Week 9
- W 24-9 vs Chargers Week 8
- W 35-21 at Raiders Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 10th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 17 pundits · average 11.8 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 9 Rams games
Chiefs and Rams 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
Rams
- Matthew StaffordStarting QB · QB
2,374 passing yards · 16 TD, 9 INT · 66.5% completions · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in passing yards
Matthew Stafford to be 1st on the depth chart
“Stafford's our guy. This is Matthews' team. He was always gonna be the quarterback for 2026.” the article →
Matthew Stafford to outplay his draft cost (the middle rounds)
“Stafford seems well positioned for another big season.” the article →
- Kyren WilliamsRB1 · RB
593 rushing yards on 127 carries · 7 TD · 36 catches for 258 · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in rushing yards
Kyren Williams to be 1st on the depth chart
“At worst, Blake Corum will be the backup to Kyren Williams all season in what should be an outstanding Rams offense.” the article →
Kyren Williams to outplay his draft cost (third round)
“It's the value here running back, and it's Kyraen Williams if I can get him in the third round” the article →
- Puka NacuaWR1 · WR
70 catches for 715 yards · 4 TD · 7 games · 7th in the NFL in receiving yards
“it appears to be, as far as I know, all systems go for him to be back against Stevens (vs. Philadelphia, Week 4)” the article →
““it might even be worth trading Gordon for Puka Nacua, who should be back in time to help you in Weeks 15-17.”” the article →
- Tyler HigbeeTE1 · TE
28 catches for 287 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 74th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tyler Higbee: a roster call with no direction stated
“They're gonna carry five tight ends more likely than not because I don't think they're getting rid of Higbee, Parkinson, Davis.” the article →
- Byron YoungSack leader · LB
4.5 sacks · 15 solo tackles · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in sacks
- Quentin LakeTackle leader · S
37 solo tackles · 3 interceptions · 9 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Every call on Chiefs at Rams
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Los Angeles Rams to beat Kansas City Chiefs
the following week, at the Rams, loss.
Los Angeles Rams 31 — Chiefs 24
Preseason Week 1 NFL Pick: Rams 31, Chiefs 24
Los Angeles Rams to beat Kansas City
Nine and two, Thursday night, the following week, week 13, Kansas City. Yep... Taking it.
Los Angeles Rams to beat Kansas City Chiefs
I can see the Rams pulling this one out.
Kansas City Chiefs to beat Rams
yeah, Rams lose that game to the Chiefs, and they fall to nine and three
Los Angeles Rams to beat Kansas City Chiefs
Give me the Rams over the Chiefs. I think I'm gonna pick the Rams by double digits in this one as well.