Broncos @ Chiefs ... time for craziness!

[Mile High Mania]

I figured I would post this since it's "Broncos/Chiefs" week (or Chiefs/Broncos, whichever you prefer) .

I have no grand visions of an easy win for Denver by any stretch of the imagination. Everyone knows that despite the fact that KC has been down lately and not playing well at home, it's a divisional game... and anything can and typically does happen. Somehow, the Chiefs have a knack for giving the opposing QB hell in games at Arrowhead. The Chiefs would love to win this one, they're playing pretty well at times despite the issues. KC had a huge win two weeks ago at home and played poorly this past week.

Denver shook off the 0-4 streak and won soundly at home vs the Giants. The Broncos need a win to keep pace with the Chargers and to put some distance between them and the other wildcard contenders.

It's not a "must win", but it is a "greatly needed" win for the Broncos... stats are stats and if you look at the numbers, Denver should probably win. I'm sure one of my counterparts (yeah that guy) will be along soon to state why Denver should totally dominate this week... I've been through this rodeo before, so I will continue to temper my enthusiasm with a nice dose of reality.

If Denver plays like they did against the Giants... which is how they played for most of the 6-0 stretch, they will win this game. If the defense has a bad start and if the Oline can't protect Orton, then it's going to be a long day.

So, here's to a fun week of cyber kicking each other in the nards...

Broncos 23
Chiefs 20

[Quesadilla Joe]

Denver said waaaaaaay back in March that their season starts after Thanksgiving. They will be playing their best football starting in December.

[LaChapelle]

Mr Lawrence needs to turn into Mr Hall

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Brock

What do you mean it isn't "must win"? You guys lose another game or two and you can kiss your wild card loss goodbye.

Well, it's just not a must win game... sure, at this point every game matters more, but they're still 1 game out of the division and with 7 wins, they have 3 remaining games against the Raiders and Chiefs.

The games @ Indy and @ PHI will be tough... PHI is not dominant and they can be defeated, even at home if Denver plays like they have in their 7 wins.

Denver is at the top of the wildcard list right now... 1 game ahead of PIT, BAL and JAX. Jax isn't playing great and while they lose the tiebreakers to PIT and BAL, there's no guarantee they will win the rest of their games.

BAL and PIT still play each other... so, one will get another loss.

PIT plays OAK / CLE / GB / BAL / MIA ... could be 3-2 or 4-1
BAL plays GB / DET / CHI / PIT / OAK ... could be 3-2 or 4-1

It's a tight tight battle right now and the margin for error is nearly razor thin, but I don't see either of those teams running the table.

Worst Case, Denver goes 3-2 in my estimation... and with a one game lead, they can probably survive that and still advance.

The Chargers play CLE / DAL / CIN / TEN / WAS ... they won't go 5-0, possibly 3-2 and if things really get crazy, I could see them losing @ Dallas, @ Ten and against the Bengals. It's not impossible to think 2-3 is a reality with the way those teams are playing.

So, it's all still up for grabs.

[MahiMike]

We took out Tom Brady, Big Ben and Charlie Batch. Bring on Eric Clapton! I mean Kyle Orton who will be singing the blues from his hospital bed.

[SDChiefs]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

The Broncos match up very well with the Chiefs. I don't trust the Chiefs' WR's to get open against the best secondary in the NFL. I don't think the Chiefs line can stop the 4th best pass rush in the NFL. I also don't think the Chiefs can open up holes for the RB's against a team that allows the 6th fewest yards per carry in the NFL.

Denvers rush and pass offense are finally clicking at the same time, Orton is playing at a Pro Bowl level, and the 5'9'' Brandon Flowers doesn't stand a chance against Brandon Marshall.

If Denver doesn't turn the ball over they will win this game easily. If they beat themselves with stupid fumbles then the Chiefs have a chance at keeping it close.

I think it will be a 34-9 Broncos win.

Oh God, it begins. Who let you out of the looney bin? Best secondary? Hahaha

[Mile High Mania]

I'm not going to worry with stats for the offenses or defenses... that didn't help them when they played the Redskins or the others.

It's a road game at KC... records typically don't matter when these teams play.

[MMXcalibur]

Broncos: x
Chiefs: x+1

[MMXcalibur]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

Denver said waaaaaaay back in March that their season starts after Thanksgiving. They will be playing their best football starting in December.

Oh ok, since you guys said it, I guess it must be true.

Shit for brains.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by SDChiefs

Oh God, it begins. Who let you out of the looney bin? Best secondary? Hahaha

What other secondary has two first ballot Hall of Famers?

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I'm not going to worry with stats for the offenses or defenses... that didn't help them when they played the Redskins or the others.

It's a road game at KC... records typically don't matter when these teams play.

Doode, I'd be just as happy roasting marshmallows over the burning wreckage of the Donk's flight to KC, kicking the survivors back into the wreckage, as watching the Chiefs kick their asses! Better yet, let's roast marshmallows over their return flight that crashes just after takeoff, after we hand them a loss. Yeah, there's nothing good about anything "Denver" IMO!

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

What other secondary has two first ballot Hall of Famers?

Sometimes, you make me chuckle... great resumes are fine, but they don't win games.

[Dark Horse]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

What other secondary has two first ballot Hall of Famers?

Got to give you this one. when Bailey and Dawkins were in their prime they were definitely among the best

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

Got to give you this one. when Bailey and Dawkins were in their prime they were definitely among the best

They're still great... Dawkins has been playing at a very high level consistently this year. Bailey is still very good and with 70 year old Ty Law, they looked really good vs NY.

Here's hoping they don't fall into a trap game.

[SDChiefs]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

What other secondary has two first ballot Hall of Famers?

Dude, the Raiders and Chargers both have a better secondary then you guys. You have two has beens. Sure they will probably make the HOF but they are way past their prime.

[talastan]

What I think is hilarious is if the win, it will be because it was expected. Wow big deal HoMo2724, I mean KnowMo2724. But if the Chiefs upset the what excuses are you going to use. I'll bet we don't hear from ol' KnowMo till the next time we play the .