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Buccaneers favored at home in preseason clash
23 Aug
Summary
- Buccaneers are 5.5-point favorites against the Chiefs.
- Buccaneers plan to play starters, Chiefs will rest theirs.
- Garrett Nussmeier will see significant playing time for Chiefs.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the Kansas City Chiefs in their second preseason game. Following a 24-16 victory over the New York Jets in Week 1, the Buccaneers are favored by 5.5 points against the Chiefs, who lost their opener 20-12 to the Los Angeles Rams.
Head coach Todd Bowles intends to play his starters for at least a couple of series, a contrast to the Chiefs' approach under Andy Reid, who is expected to rest his starters again. This decision impacts the game's dynamic, as the Buccaneers aim to utilize their key players while the Chiefs rely on their backups.
For the Chiefs, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, a seventh-round pick from LSU, is a notable player to watch. He impressed in the first preseason game, throwing for 98 yards on 13-of-19 passing. He is expected to receive significant reps in this matchup as he competes for a spot on the regular season roster.
Todd Bowles has a respectable preseason record against the spread at 16-13, while Andy Reid's preseason record stands at 47-51-2. The Chiefs' backups averaged only 4.9 yards per play in their last game. Given the Buccaneers' intention to play starters and the Chiefs' reliance on reserves, laying the points with the Buccaneers appears to be a strong betting option.
