Chiefs vs. Panthers preview: 5 things to watch for in Week 9

Keep an eye on these five things as the Kansas City Chiefs hit the road to play the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.

The Kansas City Chiefs look to enter the bye week with a win over the Carolina Panthers. They’ll continue a two-game homestand at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, facing off against a non-conference opponent this time around. This is the first NFC South opponent the Chiefs will have faced this season, with three more on the way in the second half of the year. The Panthers present a number of challenges for Kansas City to account for, which should make for an exciting day before we enter a week without Chiefs football.

With the showdown coming up at Noon, below you’ll find five things you should keep an eye on throughout the game: