Patriots vs. Chiefs: Bold Predictions

4. Steven Jackson will rush for 100 yards, touchdown

Jackson has no shortage of motivating points in this game. For one, he hasn’t played in the postseason in 11 years. Additionally, the veteran ball carrier has never beaten the Chiefs over his 12 seasons in the NFL.

The first time Jackson suited up against the Chiefs was back in 2006, and he rushed for 86 yards and a score on 19 touches in the St. Louis Rams’ 31-17 loss. Four years later, the Rams fell to the Chiefs again, 27-13 and Jackson managed 62 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.

Tom Brady’s career history against the Chiefs

Jackson will avenge those losses and make a splash in his third career postseason game, gashing through the Chiefs for over 100 yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs’ run defense is good but not unbeatable, ranking just ahead of the Patriots having allowed nine fewer rushing yards than the Pats.

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