[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

The "great defense" vs "great offense" debate is always a fun one and we get to see this one put to the test twice in the next month. My guess ... the teams split with both winning at home, leaving us with no real answer.

However, I am interested to know what the consensus is on the total points that KC will yield to Denver - in Denver and at KC. Conversely, I'm interested in knowing what you guys think KC's offense can score against Denver in both locations.

Of the offenses that KC's defense has faced... only 1 is currently ranked higher than 19th in Pts Scored per Game, that's Dallas and they contained them well in KC. If you look at yards gained per game, HOU and PHI are both in the top 10, the rest are beyond 15.

So, overall --- yes, KC's defense is doing well, but they really haven't been tested, aside from DAL really.

On the flipside, Denver's offense has lit it up, mostly against defenses ranked lower than 17th in points allowed per game. The Ravens and Colts are 11th and 8th overall, and Denver still put up big points against them, albeit losing to the Colts.

As well, the defenses they've faced are all average at best (save for OAK) at yards allowed per game with 7 of the 8 being ranked 16th and beyond.

KC presents the Broncos with absolutely their greatest test on paper, as they are right now ranked 1st in PPG allowed and 5th in yards.

Again - I think they split the home games worst case, but if there's going to be a split... sad to tell ya, but I think Denver's offense will stand the test and unless Smith and company can put up 28 points... it will be a Denver sweep.

There's a rude awakening on the horizon with this trip to Buffalo...

If Denver turns it over 4 times again they will not win either game. They have issues with ball security and just plain being stupid that are being masked by the poor competition just like the Chiefs have offensive issues being masked. That Denver offense leads the AFC in give aways.