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2016 Kansas City Chiefs: Over/Under

By Lyle Graversen

Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 36-21. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 11, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2015; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) celebrates after breaking up a pass during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Marcus Peters Interceptions

Over/Under Line: 5 interceptions

I’m sure some of you think this is criminally low given the fact that Peters had eight interceptions in his rookie season. Peters does have phenomenal ball skills and is a proven playmaker. I expect he’ll be an elite corner for years to come. However, here are two things to keep in mind. First, seasons with more than five interceptions are hard to come by in the NFL.

Over the past three seasons there has been an average of less than four players per season with more than five interceptions. Second, last season Peters was thrown at a LOT. Teams avoided throwing at proven veteran Sean Smith in favor of testing the rookie. This season Peters is the proven commodity and so KC may see more balls thrown at whomever is starting across from him thus limiting his opportunities to rack up a lot of interceptions.

My Prediction: Under

This prediction has nothing to do with me not liking Peters or thinking he’ll suffer a Sophomore slump. I just believe that seasons with 5+ interceptions are hard to come by in the NFL and I don’t think Peters will be thrown at near as much this season.

What do you think, over or under five interceptions for Marcus Peters this season?

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