This isn't your typical Baltimore defense. 23rd in yards but are tied for 12th in points allowed. Pass defense is actually one of the worst in the league right now. Unfortunately that doesn't do us much good. :banghead:

I personally don't think Baltimore is all that great of a team. Mainly because it seems like they always play down to their opponents. Especially on the road. That sentiment seems reflective of them only being favored by 7 points this week.

The ball already "bounced funny" in the Saints game, not going to happen again.

They've scored 44, 24, 31 and 23 points, Mr. mr. tegu. They're 3 and 1 having lost to the Eaglets away. In the 2 games I've seen, Flacco looked pretty darn crisp, accurate, and confident. He put up 382 against the Pats and 356 against the Browns. His game has improved exponentially compared to prior years. It's both impressive and frankly amazing. He's a different player. Rice is having a good year, too. They certainly look good enough to wallop us.

Somehow or another, we would have to hold them to fewer than 20 points (fewer than they've scored all year, so far), get a pick or fumble or two, and kick the living bejesus out of some field goals if we're to have a chance. We cannot let the total score go much over 40 and succeed.

Basically, too many things have to go wrong for them (or, at least, things that are uncharacteristic) and too many things have to go really right for us (again, uncharacteristically) for us to emerge victorious.

I see them playing defense the way it should be played against us ... stack the box, rush 5, prioritize Jamaal, man up on the receivers, and guard the sticks in the secondary. For us to have a chance defensively, we have to sack the living hell out of Flacco and hold Rice to under 50 or 60 ground yards.

Offensively, all they have to do is what they've been doing. We, on the other hand, will have to find an offense that can move the chains and keep their defense on the field. Jamaal will have to have a good day, Cassel will have to convert third downs, and Daboll will have to call something other than the RRP2. All that, in order to simply have a chance to compete.

Based on prior performances and tendencies on behalf of both teams, I don't see it. I fear that, if we let them score early and get a lead, it will be over. Period. Problem is, they can do it.

FAX

In short, string together the 1st half of the Falcons game and 2nd half of the Saints game. Is that a fair summary, Mr. FAX?

Sorry Jaws, I'll be sure to bring it up to your level of football analysis next time.

ROFL

Something like that. But, seriously ...

Defensively, we would have to play a game similar to the 2nd half of the Saints contest. But, I don't think we'd have to shut them down to that extent. The main thing would be to keep them out of the endzone early in the game and play good, solid defense for all 4 quarters. I don't believe we could withstand even a 10 or 13 point deficit in the first half. If that happens, we'll start pressing and things will get even worse.

Offensively, we have to move the chains somehow and that's probably going to mean converting quite a few 3rd downs ... assuming Daboll continues to call plays as he has done so far. Problem is, that indicates 8, 10, 12 play drives. We aren't consistent enough on offense to score touchdowns that way, so we'd have to kick FGs.

If the Ravens' D gets off early, we're sunk. Same thing with their offense.

The best way to beat the Chiefs is beat them in the first 5 to 10 minutes, in my opinion.

If we can keep it close throughout the day and the total score below 40, we have a chance.

FAX

I picked KC to win in this week's friend pool. It's what the Chiefs do.

I am not that worried about the Chiefs' defense. Although the score looked bad against the Chargers, our defense played as well as you could expect considering the horrible field position.

If we can just make Baltimore have to drive the whole field most times instead of only needing 10 yards for a TD then our defense will be much more like it was against the New Orleans in the second half. Let us not forget, outside of our game, New Orleans has been their normal selves on offense.

I am most worried about Cassel sucking and continuing to not move the ball and putting the defense in terrible spots. I don't understand why our defense stinks up the first drive so bad every game either. I would love to see us take the ball on offense first to help mitigate that. The offense doesn't have to score everytime for us to have a chance, they just need to not give the Ravens the ball 40 yards or less from a TD 5 or 6 times.

ESPN is saying it, too.


"Tough place to play" Bullshit


"Outgained opponents every game" True, but Bullshit trash time stats


"Typical Trap Game" Bullshit. Ravens don't get trapped, especially at Arrowdead

Yeah, screw that. I've blindly picked them time after time and it's costing me. In fact cost me $100 last week.

Drugs are bad, mmmkay.

Baltimore is gonna rape Cassel, just like they did in the 2010 playoffs.

The only reason I could see a Chiefs win is that Balt. just looks past us and doesn't even play up to half of what they are capable of. If you look past any team in the NFL you will get beat.

But if Balt. actually shows up ready play, expect to have our shit pushed in.

LMAO

I fully expect the Chiefs to make it a game, if not win outright. They do that kind of shit all the time.

At the very least, I expect a stat line from Cassel that is something like:
14-18, 127 yards, 1 TD, 0 INTs

And the Chiefs proudly declare that he's "fixed".

I'm going to keep expectations down. When they rise above expectations, I will rejoice. I'm so enthused about this game that I'm going out for lunch with my wife on gameday.

No way Cassel doesn't turn the ball over at least once.

I stopped doing that.

Ran out of lighter fluid.

Just huff it when you watch the game.

Much more enjoyable and the short term memory loss will be a blessing...

Oh I need a gif of Ray Ray saying, The Plane, The Plane !

Balt. has just not gotten the MEMO from NFL Headquarters, we play on MNF !;) :rolleyes:

Not only myself, you and all of ChiefsNation hopes you are not correct by a fluke game. ( it would be just our luck )

He won't throw it enough for that to happen.

As much as I like this and want it to happen, all I want is a team that is good year after year and competitive in every game even if they don't win them all.

Cassel go ahead TD pass and a TV shot to Pioli with a woody on the sideline.

The Chiefs are predicted to only lose by 7? Jesus. I need to call a bookie or something and back up the truck on my savings.

Put it to you this way: I'm not sitting Ray Rice out of fear he won't run up a monster score against the Career Day defense.
Might even go pickup Boldin, he's available in our league.

We are not only damaged physically, but emotionally and mentally. There is no confidence and you can see it. This team doesn't believe it can win with who is under center. So tell me how we win this game?

Weeden > Cassel

Reason Cleveland didnt get blown out is because their rookie QB is better. He threw a pick six but still hung on. Casshole on the hand calls it quit when things get tough. Or waits until garbage time against prevent defense.

Oops, too late.

The fix is in.

We're the patsy of the NFL. We'll do just good enough to keep Pioli and his band of stooges around but not enough to actually, you know, get to play with the cool kids at the end of the year.

Pioli to Cassel: "ok Matt, they're on to us. Desperate times call for desperate measurements. Throw the hell outta the ball!"

Cassel to Pioli: "You mean, like 5 yards on EVERY play?"

Pioli: "No! Just throw it, dammit!"

...and that's how matt cassel threw for 350, 3 tds and 3 picks in the same game.

Chiefs win!

(course, I'm not goin to Vegas or anything)

um, no. That was the 90's dude. It made the playoffs even more painful.

Illogical.

We will lose by a large margin... Abandon. All. Hope.

Guys, I've been thinking about this.

With each passing week, these games become increasingly important.

It isn't every day that you get your ass pounded at home in a fashion so degrading, pitiable, ruthless, and utterly humiliating that it leaves all who are unfortunate enough to be present for the pathetic slaughter disgraced to the point of total, piss-drenched, futile mortification. So, we can't afford to let these opportunities slip by.

The best of all worlds would be to lose something like 52 to 10 with no injuries. And, of course, it would be particularly great if Roleo were to commit a game-day error in judgment that was sufficiently obtuse and boneheadedly stupid that his own assistant coaches vomit in abject horror on the sideline. I would prefer a game with no turnovers since they become the obvious and ostensible "problem" that can assumably be corrected through practice. If we don't turn the ball over, though, it leaves the world with no doubt that we are an inept, feckless, half-witted cadre of bumblebutts with no answers to the questions we don't even know how to ask.

Yes, my friends, this is a critical moment in Chiefs history that may well determine the future of the franchise for years to come. For that reason, and with the full weight of destiny bearing down upon our testicles, it is absolutely crucial that we put together the most incompetent, bumbling, incomprehensibly pathetic 60 minutes of football ever witnessed.

FAX

34-13 ravens.

Flacco 25-34 280 yards 2tds 1int
Rice 27 touches 90 yards rushing/40 receiving 2tds
Smith 90 yards 1td
Boldin 60 yards
Pitta/Dickson 60 yards 1td

Cassel 13-26 190 yards 1td 1int 2fumbles
Charles 18 carries 75 yards 1 fumble
Bowe 80 yards 1td
Baldwin 40 yards
DMC/Breaston/Moeaki 70 yards

This mult has potential.

That is actually quite a bit for a home team. We were +9 against Steelers when Palko was starting last season

Yeah we will win this game in a nail biter Succop record 7 for 7 FGs. All glory will go to Pioli and Cassell. Next week how ever we get thrompt 33-3 TB. It's the Chiefs way.

i cant wait to laugh when Cassel throws an interception gift wrapped in the hands of Pollard who is slow as **** in pass coverage and has no range. Cassel will still throw him a gimmie

and make sure that HC also wants to be the DC.

Cassel: 15-30 248 yards 2 td's, 0 int's

WTF is this you ask? The stat line Matt pulled out of his ass when we upset the Steelers in 09.

Let's hope he doesn't do that again.

Here is a Ravens fan perspective about the Chiefs.

Basically I picked the Chiefs to win the AFC West at the beginning of the season. When I look at this team, I thought they had potential to be an awesome and aggressive defensive team that can run the ball really well, the Chiefs have so much individual talent on their defense, I am kind of confused as to why they have played so bad so far, maybe it's because they have no belief in their team, because this defense has potential to be a top 5 unit.

I think this game is going to be far from a walk over, even if you guys think it may be. The Chiefs can run the ball with Jamal Charles, who is an absolute STUD. Matt Cassel if he starts, is going to play for his life, because if he plays bad in this one, there is no way he starts next week. I think this team are going to move forward next year however, they MUST draft a QB like Geno Smith in the draft, they wont get anywhere with Cassel (that probably sounds like a bit of an obvious comment to you guys lol).

The part about Matt Cassel playing for his job and coming out on fire because of it is asinine, the more pressure on him the worse he plays especially against a good Ravens D. The Jets have turned Sanchez into Cassel 2.0 and I've seen him this year alone check out cause of the pressure vs the Steelers (Defense not as good as Baltimore's this year), the Dolphins, and the 9ers. Cassel doesn't have the talent nor the fire to handle this game.

The only way the Chiefs beat the ravens is if they write 'ravens' on their pickle and go get a Korean Massage.

Yep, Casshole is already shitting his pants just thinking about Ray Ray & co teeing off on him

That's why we'll run the ball 45 times and not make him throw.

I just had a sick thought. Since we all know the entire coaching staff is a Pioli puppet, what if Pioli forces the game plan to be Matt centric just to prove he was right about the whole thing. A blowout to end all blowouts would ensue??

This game will be a favorite in knockout pools.

You've got it backwards.

They'll only make Matt throw 18-20 times, limit his mistakes (and his YPA), and then after the game they'll exclaim that his problems are solved.

Makes sense, used to the Jets FO, whenever a player stinks they try their damn hardest to make him the entire focal point of the next game

RRPP

RRI

That’s a whole lot of 3 downs and out against the Ravens D.
Not saying they won’t try it though.

I like this part.


Oh and good luck Im picking Ravens Falcons Super Bowl this year.

Atlanta is painfully overrated, three wins vs the AFC west were they tried to let the broncos back in it and they struggled mightily against the panthers who really aren't very good

They will.

3 and outs don't show up in the box score and don't lower QBR.

Valid point.

Which happens first. Defense gets frustrated at the 3 and outs or the combination of 3 and outs and ultra conservative playcalling early wears them out

Dorsey missed another practice. LMAO

The Ravens are going to pound Ray Rice behind their 350-pound LG all ****ing day.

the Chiefs will be all fired up by all the negativity they've been getting this season.

they'll come out ready to unleash hell.
....then the game starts.

Ravens have the top-ranked run blocking guard on their line, and overall are the 2nd ranked run blocking team.

This could get ugly.

I'm not sure why but, I'm looking forward to this weeks blowout.






Oh yeah, it's casshole's going away party! :D :toast:

It's gonna be fun, but he won't be benched.

Pioli knows starting Quinn is asking for 3-13.

And starting Cassel is 1-15?

This is probably a 6-10 team with Cassel.

We'll beat these teams this year, I'd reckon:

Cleveland
Oakland
Tampa Bay
Carolina
Indianapolis

We might drop one of those and pick up a fluke win somewhere else.

Tampa is debatable but that is not a good team and Freeman is approaching bust status.

Tampa has the number 4 rush defense. I don't see the chiefs scoring much on them.
If Cleveland could catch they beat both the Ravens and Eagles.
Oakland is a cripple fight that probably splits.
Carolina almost won against Atlanta.

I'm trying to be optimistic bro.

I've lost all optimism. I'm not even a chiefs fan but come here cause Jets fans are morons on average. They don't understand that a good team starts at the top.

You should have done it when the line opened at 4. I didn't exactly put the savings account on it, but it is the largest single wager I've ever placed.

I'm surprised the line hasn't moved further

There will be mandatory drug testing for anyone who agrees with the OP.

The only thing that really concerns me is that nearly every time a line seems too good to be true......it is. I couldn't help myself though.

Vegas is typically very good but just remember the Steelers Packers superbowl and how much money Vegas lost. Sometimes the sure thing is just that

Could be without Flowers and Lewis now. LMAO

Adam Teicher ‏@adamteicher

Kendrick Lewis is not at practice because of personal reasons. So don’t look for him to play this week.

LMAO just saw the Ravens average 6.4 yards per play, BEST IN THE AFC.

can we use some of the money to send a case full of KY to Arrowhead?

I don't see how we win this game.

Sheer fluky luck.

We'll have just enough of it this season to ensure we don't get a top 5 pick.