5 Things to Watch: Lions at Chiefs
The Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the season opener for both teams on Thursday Night Football. The Chiefs are the defending AFC champions and are led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is one of the best players in the NFL. The Lions are looking to improve on their 3-13 record from last season and are hoping to get a big win in their opener. Here are 5 things to watch in the game: Patrick Mahomes vs. the Lions' secondary. Mahomes is one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the NFL, and he will be looking to put on a show against the Lions' young secondary. The Lions will need to play their best football to keep Mahomes in check. [Keywords: Patrick Mahomes, Lions' secondary, NFL, quarterback, season opener] The Lions' running game. The Lions have a new running back in David Montgomery, who is expected to be a major contributor in the offense. The Chiefs have a strong run defense, but the Lions will need to establish the run to be successful. [K…