Kansas City at St. Louis

The Chiefs lost big last week at San Diego without Matt Cassel. His status is unclear at this point, but he said he is ready to go and he has practiced all week. I am assuming he makes the start. The Rams have suddenly started to wear down on defense. They are going to have a tough time stopping the KC run game which is ranked #1 in the league at 165 yards per game. The Rams have given up 100+ rushing yards to each of their last four opponents and the fifth, San Francisco, just missed at 98. The combined numbers show 121 carries 592 yards 4.9 yards a pop. Kansas City is going to run the ball down their throat in this one and the Rams seem helpless to stop it. The Chiefs have been a big bounce back team at 5-1 ATS in their last six after a loss. That's part of a larger trend that shows Kansas City at 32-17 ATs in thier last 49 road games following a loss. In their last 26 road games following a double-digit loss, the Chiefs are 20-6 ATS. The Rams offensive woes have followed them into their next game as they strive for consistency. St. Louis now 17-35-2 ATS in a game after scoring 14 or less in their last one. The Chiefs get this one.