4. There should be no problem in slowing down KC’s running game.

The Chiefs backfield is a crowded mess right now. Heading into Sunday’s matchup, Kansas City is averaging the ninth-fewest rushing yards at 94.5 per game with just 1,134 total yards through 12 games.

Injuries have played a part in that number as starter Damien Williams miss last week’s game vs. Oakland and is questionable for Sunday while backup Darrel Williams is on injured reserve.

If Damien Williams is ruled out, it will be veteran LeSean McCoy and backup Darwin Thompson operating the Chiefs ground game. McCoy is far removed from his prime years in Philadelphia and Buffalo and has just 410 rushing yards.

5. Will the Patriots offense finally turn things around?

The Kansas City defense is better than last year when it gave up 43 points to the Patriots in a 43-40 Week 6 loss before losing 37-31 in the AFC Championship last January.

Yet, the Chiefs defense is not that drastically better. Currently, they allow the eighth-most yards per game at 372.1 while they are ranked no. 16 in points allowed per game at 22.1.

This could be the week the Patriots offense finally turn things around, but that was said before last week’s loss to the Texans, who are right around the Chiefs in defensive production.

6. The Chiefs aren’t afraid of playing under the bright lights at Gillette Stadium.

Last season in Week 6, Kansas City nearly left Foxboro victorious after a huge second-half comeback, outscoring New England 31-19. But a Stephen Gostkowski walk-off field goal let the Patriots survive.

In 2017, the Chiefs stunned New England in the season opener at Gillette Stadium with a 42-27 Week 1 victory. In that game, Kansas City scored a decisive 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter that led to the win.