The current NFL season has been a bumpy ride for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons, both showing strength with a combined 3-1 record but facing internal challenges. The Chiefs are missing key players Isiah Pacheco and Marquise Brown, affecting their offense, while Kirk Cousins of the Falcons continues his comeback from an Achilles injury.

Despite these hurdles, both teams have shown their resilience. The Chiefs narrowly edged past Cincinnati 26-25, while the Falcons pulled off an impressive upset over the favored Eagles, winning 22-21. Looking ahead, though the Chiefs are favored by three points, they will need to take the Falcons seriously as the over/under is set at 46.5.

Stars like Patrick Mahomes are expected to be game-changers, despite the lack of a reliable running game. Meanwhile, Cousins has shown tenacity but may still be limited. Players like Bijan Robinson for the Falcons are anticipated to play pivotal roles in their success amidst these challenges.