Chiefs Chiefs' Timid, Depleted Offense Needs to Wake Up Ahead of Divisional Round - Page 17

oaklandhater · 01-09-2016, 08:03 PM

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...visional-round

n paper, the results from their Saturday Wild Card victory over the Houston Texans indicate that the Kansas City Chiefs are a force to be reckoned with entering the NFL's Divisional playoffs.

The Chiefs, after all, are coming off a 30-0 first-round win, extending their winning streak to 11. On the road against a division winner, that sure looks impressive.

Most lopsided road playoff wins
Year Game
1940 Bears 73, Redskins 0
1968 Colts 34, Browns 0
1987 Vikings 44, Saints 10
2015 Chiefs 30, Texans 0
1975 Cowboys 37, Rams 7
1978 Cowboys 28, Rams 0
1943 Redskins 28, Giants 0
Pro Football Reference

But don't be fooled, because this was the type of game in which the real winners were the rest of Kansas City's competition in the AFC.

The Chiefs were actually extremely lucky that the Texans didn't show up on Saturday.

Houston's best defensive player, J.J. Watt, wasn't a factor even before leaving with a groin injury, the Texans turned the ball over five times, and the Kansas City offense was buoyed by a way-too-easy 106-yard kickoff return to start the game.

Quarterback Alex Smith didn't have to break a sweat.

Against the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots, he won't be so lucky.

The Chiefs offense—which scored two touchdowns against a toothless Texans defense in the second half but went out of its way to keep Houston hanging around before that—lacked energy before and after losing star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to a knee injury in the third quarter.

That injury looked serious, which means Andy Reid's team—already without stud running back Jamaal Charles and starting center Mitch Morse—may not have its regular-season touchdown leader the rest of the way.

They're not out of hope. Kansas City's opportunistic defense—which ranked third in football in terms of points allowed in the regular season—still had to unwrap the gifts Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer was throwing their way.

According to the ESPN broadcast, this was the first shutout we've had in the playoffs in a decade and the third-most-lopsided playoff road shutout win in NFL history.

Worst home playoff passer ratings this century
Quarterback Year Rating Result
Brian Hoyer 2015 15.9 Lost to Chiefs
Shane Matthews 2001 17.9 Lost to Eagles
Donovan Mcnabb 2003 19.3 Lost to Panthers
Matt Cassel 2010 20.4 Lost to Ravens
Rich Gannon 2000 22.0 Lost to Ravens
Pro Football Reference

But Smith will have to do more next Saturday, and he'll likely have to do it without his only receiver who had more than two touchdowns this season.

Against Houston, especially in the first half, we saw far too many of those overly-conservative, short-of-the-sticks third-down plays the Chiefs have become famous for. And it was a flawed performance beyond that.

Smith missed on a wide-open deep ball that should have been a first-half touchdown and had an uncharacteristic interception in the first quarter, and they also settled for long field goals rather than gambling on 4th-and-1 twice, which actually defies logic and precedents and can cripple an offense under more difficult circumstances.

Next week, they'll undoubtedly face more difficult circumstances.

You'd be crazy to argue that a team that hasn't lost since the middle of October can't rise to that occasion, but Saturday's performance wasn't nearly as impressive as the final score might indicate.

"Confidence and momentum are real", Smith told Evan Washburn on CBS Sports following the game. And on Saturday, confidence and momentum were enough to beat a Texans team that did everything in its power to lose.

The Patriots will likely have more than 112 net passing yards next week, and it's been seven years since New England has turned the ball over as often as Houston did Saturday.

Denver's dominant defense will likely feast on an offense lacking its best two players, and the Broncos have lost just three home playoff games since 1997.

Pick your poison.

Hate to rain on a parade 22 years in the making, but if the depleted Chiefs want to keep rolling and resisting the law of averages, they'll have to be much better in the Divisional Playoffs.

milkman · 01-09-2016, 10:28 PM

This is the most inane argument, ever.

**Baby Lee** · 01-09-2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

This is the most inane argument, ever.

Worse than Skip with the noobs.

Sandy Vagina · 01-09-2016, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Worse than Skip with the noobs.

break it down for us!

{ oh hell why not? shits giggles }

milkman · 01-09-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Worse than Skip with the noobs.

He chased away a lot of noobs.

Nothing will be accomplished with this.

Sandy Vagina · 01-09-2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by milkman

He chased away a lot of noobs.

Nothing will be accomplished with this.

haha, NOPE... impotent Dane.

vailpass · 01-09-2016, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

says just as much about you as well. Brainwashed.. locked in... slave.. why? cuz mommy and daddy told you who to like? cuz geography forced your impressionable hand?

that's your story... doesn't mean it's everyone else's...

Yep. This one's a girl on the inside at least for sure...

**Rausch** · 01-09-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mav

And that was three years ago and the thread with all my personal info is gone and has been for a long time. Lol.

**DaneMcCloud** · 01-09-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandy Cheeks

haha, NOPE... impotent Dane.

Well, let's see, for one, you're a liar.

You do not live in Hawaii.

Number two, you may or may not be a female. Either way, you're still a twat.

Number three, you're a Fairweather Fan that jumped ship because a player was traded to another team.

That, regardless of gender or location, makes you a gigantic ****ing pussy.

Shekelsteinberg · 01-09-2016, 11:57 PM

I laugh every time they play they Hyundai Texans commercial now.

BlackOp · 01-09-2016, 11:58 PM

Sooo KC puts up 30 on the #1 ranked defense and blanks an offense that rolled up 30+ last week? Texans were 7-2 over the past 9....I'm not sure who bleacher report thinks are the AFC offensive juggernauts. None of the remaining teams are..

KC won this EXACTLY how they have won almost all their road games...Stupid people only understand offense.

Shekelsteinberg · 01-10-2016, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackOp

Sooo KC puts up 30 on the #1 ranked defense and blanks it's offense that rolled up 30+ last week?

KC won this EXACTLY how they have won almost all their road games...Stupid people only understand offense.

Everyone is welcome to their opinion, but some people try to brute force their opinion and turn into raving lunatics when their whines fall on deaf ears.

Saccopoo · 01-10-2016, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by oaklandhater

Most of the media is bashing on Alex 1st half meltdown

Most of the media is a bunch of ****ing idiots.

And so are the ****ing idiots quoting "most of the media."

BlackOp · 01-10-2016, 12:05 AM

Alex Smith had like 4 incompletions all game...

**Rausch** · 01-10-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackOp

KC won this EXACTLY how they have won almost all their road games...Stupid people only understand offense.

Actually this was our most dominant road win of the year...

Saccopoo · 01-10-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Hey, the 49ers fans stick together!

Unity among fake fans!

Jesus Christ...

Can we stop with this "I was a fan before you were a fan!" bullshit.

Chiefs won.

There you go.

****ing children.

01-09-2016, 08:03 PM
oaklandhater future chiefs fans Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: oakland california Casino cash: $5888993	Chiefs' Timid, Depleted Offense Needs to Wake Up Ahead of Divisional Round http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...visional-round n paper, the results from their Saturday Wild Card victory over the Houston Texans indicate that the Kansas City Chiefs are a force to be reckoned with entering the NFL's Divisional playoffs. The Chiefs, after all, are coming off a 30-0 first-round win, extending their winning streak to 11. On the road against a division winner, that sure looks impressive. Most lopsided road playoff wins Year Game 1940 Bears 73, Redskins 0 1968 Colts 34, Browns 0 1987 Vikings 44, Saints 10 2015 Chiefs 30, Texans 0 1975 Cowboys 37, Rams 7 1978 Cowboys 28, Rams 0 1943 Redskins 28, Giants 0 Pro Football Reference But don't be fooled, because this was the type of game in which the real winners were the rest of Kansas City's competition in the AFC. The Chiefs were actually extremely lucky that the Texans didn't show up on Saturday. Houston's best defensive player, J.J. Watt, wasn't a factor even before leaving with a groin injury, the Texans turned the ball over five times, and the Kansas City offense was buoyed by a way-too-easy 106-yard kickoff return to start the game. Quarterback Alex Smith didn't have to break a sweat. Against the Denver Broncos or New England Patriots, he won't be so lucky. The Chiefs offense—which scored two touchdowns against a toothless Texans defense in the second half but went out of its way to keep Houston hanging around before that—lacked energy before and after losing star wide receiver Jeremy Maclin to a knee injury in the third quarter. That injury looked serious, which means Andy Reid's team—already without stud running back Jamaal Charles and starting center Mitch Morse—may not have its regular-season touchdown leader the rest of the way. They're not out of hope. Kansas City's opportunistic defense—which ranked third in football in terms of points allowed in the regular season—still had to unwrap the gifts Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer was throwing their way. According to the ESPN broadcast, this was the first shutout we've had in the playoffs in a decade and the third-most-lopsided playoff road shutout win in NFL history. Worst home playoff passer ratings this century Quarterback Year Rating Result Brian Hoyer 2015 15.9 Lost to Chiefs Shane Matthews 2001 17.9 Lost to Eagles Donovan Mcnabb 2003 19.3 Lost to Panthers Matt Cassel 2010 20.4 Lost to Ravens Rich Gannon 2000 22.0 Lost to Ravens Pro Football Reference But Smith will have to do more next Saturday, and he'll likely have to do it without his only receiver who had more than two touchdowns this season. Against Houston, especially in the first half, we saw far too many of those overly-conservative, short-of-the-sticks third-down plays the Chiefs have become famous for. And it was a flawed performance beyond that. Smith missed on a wide-open deep ball that should have been a first-half touchdown and had an uncharacteristic interception in the first quarter, and they also settled for long field goals rather than gambling on 4th-and-1 twice, which actually defies logic and precedents and can cripple an offense under more difficult circumstances. Next week, they'll undoubtedly face more difficult circumstances. You'd be crazy to argue that a team that hasn't lost since the middle of October can't rise to that occasion, but Saturday's performance wasn't nearly as impressive as the final score might indicate. "Confidence and momentum are real", Smith told Evan Washburn on CBS Sports following the game. And on Saturday, confidence and momentum were enough to beat a Texans team that did everything in its power to lose. The Patriots will likely have more than 112 net passing yards next week, and it's been seven years since New England has turned the ball over as often as Houston did Saturday. Denver's dominant defense will likely feast on an offense lacking its best two players, and the Broncos have lost just three home playoff games since 1997. Pick your poison. Hate to rain on a parade 22 years in the making, but if the depleted Chiefs want to keep rolling and resisting the law of averages, they'll have to be much better in the Divisional Playoffs.
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