Week 9 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Chiefs and Commanders

With consecutive losses on their ledger, the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) return to the friendly confines of Arrowhead Stadium Sunday afternoon for a game against the New York Jets (2-6), according to KCTV. After losses to the Seahawks and Broncos, Kansas City is no longer leading the AFC West with 10 games remaining on the schedule. According to KCTV, Sunday's loss to the Broncos was just the second time in the Patrick Mahomes era that the Chiefs' star quarterback threw for more than 300 yards, 3 touchdowns and 0 interceptions in a loss. The Jets will be without star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who was ruled out Friday with a concussion, as reported by KCTV. Kansas City is a 9.5-point favorite and the over/under is set at 48.5 for Sunday. Ahead of kickoff, KCTV sports director Marleah Campbell, sports reporters Mark Poulose and Katie Maher, and digital content producer Gabe Swartz gathered to discuss the team's standing. Marleah Campbell stated, \u201cWe\u2019re not near the point of hitting the panic button, but back-to-back losses certainly don\u2019t feel good.\u201d Mark Poulose noted, \u201cChiefs fans, I think it\u2019s time we have a \u2018Come to Jesus\u2019 conversation about this team.\u201d Katie Maher added, \u201cI still believe them to be a top-five team in the AFC, maybe even top-three if they make quick work of the penalty issues.\u201d Gabe Swartz stated, \u201cAt this point, I think the Jaguars are the best team in the AFC, but even they have to deal with a reduced capacity home-field advantage if they earn the 1 seed.\u201d Regarding roster needs ahead of the trade deadline, Poulose mentioned acquiring a playmaking receiver or quality tackle, noting that thirty-seven-year-old Travis Kelce leads the Chiefs with 410 receiving yards while Rashee Rice leads the wideouts with 243 yards. Maher discussed potential targets like Josh Downs or Brian Thomas Jr., while Swartz mentioned George Pickens or an offensive tackle. Discussing the lessons from recent losses, Campbell noted that \u201cself-inflicted errors were a common theme for both\u201d and pointed to 11 penalties for 105 yards in Denver. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reported that the New York Jets lost another winnable game at home last week to a Las Vegas Raiders team that had lost four straight games, marking the Jets' third straight loss and sixth in their last seven games. Yahoo Sports noted that another season missing the playoffs is all but certain, giving the Jets a 2-6 record heading into Arrowhead Stadium. Breece Hall is back in action for the Jets today, with questions on how Aaron Glenn and Frank Reich will utilize him after Braelon Allen dominated in Hall's absence. The Chiefs have won four of the last five games against the Jets, who are looking to secure an upset.