AFCW: Week 11

[Mile High Mania]

I feel like I'm having that moment in 'The Jerk' when Navin R. Johnson realizes the phone books just arrived. "It's here - It's here... Chiefs @ Broncos, sounds like your typical assholes are coming to town."

Anyway, this is what everyone around here has been clamoring about for months now, the only blemish is that it's 8-1 vs 9-0, but sole possession of first place is on the line here, and there's absolutely no lack for drama.

As I type this, the Manningverse is all lit up about the MRI that will be performed today and while it's definitely a concern, I don't see this being a case where he's missing the game. If that were to happen, then all bets are off as the 6'7 Sasquatch would see his first action... but again, that ain't happening.

Through 10 weeks, we have the following:

Chiefs 9-0
Broncos 8-1
Chargers 4-5
Raiders 3-6

Three games that matter, but really only one of any real importance as it relates to the race for the Division crown.

Raiders @ Texans
Neither team is really any good right now, but both have the potential to win this game. I'm keeping it easy here and sticking with the home team. Houston has better playmakers across the board, IMO. And, I like what Keenum has been doing. The Raiders look ... well, like the Raiders. I think it could be a fun game to watch, possibly, but the Texans win this one by 10.

Texans 27 / Raiders 17

Chargers @ Dolphins
As I type this, the Dolphins are in all kinds of disarray and preparing to battle the Bucs on MNF. So, no clue as to whether or not they're rolling into this game with a win or a loss.

Either way, I don't think it will matter as I believe the Chargers when this "battle of the coastal teams". San Diego has talent and they can put up points, but their defense is rather lame. I think this could be a good game, but the Chargers win this one after a big letdown at home vs the Broncos. Chargers fans will be teased into another few weeks of "maybe we can get a WC spot" before ultimately being disappointed after their team loses 4 of their final 6 games at the hands of Denver, KC (twice) and the Bengals.

Chargers 30 / Dolphins 17

Broncos vs Chiefs

There's not much more that can be said that isn't already being hotly debated on 72 other threads regarding this epic matchup. The Chiefs stroll into Denver with a perfect 9-0 record coming out of their bye week. The Chiefs are relatively healthy and determined to prove to everyone that they are without a doubt the best team in the land.

The Broncos slipped up against the Colts, and their defense has given up a fair amount of points and yards to every team they've played this season.

Every bit of success that Denver has is directly related to Manning - big shocker and with the ankle issues and the banged up Oline... there is cause for concern. The good news is that while the Chiefs have a nasty defense, their offense is fairly pedestrian.

I noted in another thread that if you were to compare Denver's production at home and KC's production on the road, it's not pretty for KC. In 4 road games, the Chiefs' offense has produced 5 TDs and 11 FGs, while the Defense and Special Teams has accounted for 5 other TDs. That's really good if you're a KC fan, but on the road in Denver... I think Smith and the passing game will have to become a bit more bold and productive, especially if Denver is successful in containing/limiting Charles.

I've thrown out a few random score predictions over the last week, but they all have one thing in common - I believe Denver wins this one by roughly 10 points. Yes, Manning is banged up - the Oline is banged up. The Chiefs defense is crazy nasty and will do all they can to hit Manning early, hard and often.

Can they be successful with this and can their offense put up 20+ points? I think Yes and No... it should be a fun game.

Broncos 34 / Chiefs 23

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Lack of injuries? We had our starting TE out for a few weeks, were on our 4th TE, starting CB Flowers missed 2 games. Charles has blistered feet but plays though it.

Are you even serious? Broncos have 19 man games lost on defense to starters, Chiefs have 2. We have our 1st string center, left tackle, and right tackle injured at some point in the season, including losing our center and left tackle for the season. Actually we have lost our first and second string centers in Walton and Kopen for the season. You lost a TE for two weeks .......yea dumb ass totally the same.

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Donk fans complain about injuries but don't mention their LT Clady. Ya you're all trolls! Stupid mouth breathing AIDS in the ass trolls

WTF does that even mean you idiot? Clady is out for the year ... we complain about injuries ............. Chiefs don't have any ........... wtf is your point?

[UK_Chief]

Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

Denver is Peyton Manning, period. Kill the forehead and the body will follow.

FYP

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Chiefs=Good

You couldn't really post videos on this internet thing for the masses to see back in Jan 1994.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Breaker

Are you even serious? Broncos have 19 man games lost on defense to starters, Chiefs have 2. We have our 1st string center, left tackle, and right tackle injured at some point in the season, including losing our center and left tackle for the season. Actually we have lost our first and second string centers in Walton and Kopen for the season. You lost a TE for two weeks .......yea dumb ass totally the same.

Well that's because you guys suck.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Von Dumbass

99% of you guys wanted him to sign Manning, and the other 1% were just tempering their expectations in case Manning went elsewhere. Why hate a team for doing the same thing you would've done if given the opportunity?

Ya, I'm not saying you're trying to buy one. I wanted manning also.

[Chiefs=Champions]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

You couldn't really post videos on this internet thing for the masses to see back in Jan 1994.

Luckily you can in 2013!

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Von Dumbass

I've never had a reason to hate the Chiefs. We've been the class of the AFCW my entire life. There were a couple bad years, but Denver has been the winningest team in the NFL the past 30 years.

Been the class your entire life, lol you're full of 100% class A bullshit.

[Mother****erJones]

Originally Posted by Breaker

WTF does that even mean you idiot? Clady is out for the year ... we complain about injuries ............. Chiefs don't have any ........... wtf is your point?

It means you point out other players that have missed a game or 2 and a guy that was a ****ing cheater and was suspended. Well we've had our starting TE miss a few games and our best corner miss a couple games and be on one knee the entire year. Sure we don't have any serious ones but we've had em previous years bad like in '11 so shut the **** up.

[Mile High Mania]

The whole rivalry and smack talk has dropped pretty low in standards unfortunately... it seems that few can just have fun talking noise. It's freaking football for crying out loud. This stuff was fun at one time.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

The whole rivalry and smack talk has dropped pretty low in standards unfortunately... it seems that few can just have fun talking noise. It's freaking football for crying out loud. This stuff was fun at one time.

We have zero chance. We all know it. We're screwed. Denver will get the sweep.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

We have zero chance. We all know it. We're screwed. Denver will get the sweep.

Nah, not talking about that... anything can happen. I'm just referring to the comments flying around from all sides. Many are trying to be funny and cute with the language and it's really just kinda boring.

[ARROW2]

Originally Posted by Breaker

What exactly is your next level then? You defense has literally played as well as it possibly can, gotten every single break possible, that wont continue. What, your offense is going to suddenly become a top 5 offense, not real likely. Broncos are the best offense in the league, and we have had so many injuries
before that we have not even fielded our full defensive team as envisioned at the beginning of the year, not a single game. We actually will get better as our guys start playing more its a fact that since Miller came back we have gotten far better in TFL, Pressure, TO, Sacks, points allowed, yards allowed. We are getting better and will have a top 10 defense by the end of the year, hell lets just look at the defensive stats right this second.

Metric Broncos Rank Chiefs Rank
Yards Allowed #21 #9
Yds P/game #23 #10
Passing (YPG) #30 # 6
Running Yds Allowed (YPG) #4 #24
Points Allowed #22 #1
Ints T for #1 T for #5
Forced Fumbles Tied # 24 (6) Tied #16 (8
Fumble Recoveries #22 (3) #1 (11)
Sacks #14 #1

Look inside the numbers for a change. Broncos have forced 2 fewer fumbles than the Chiefs, not significantly different, but have recovered 8 fewer. The reason is that KC has had 3 MUFFED PUNTS go for turnovers, which is incredibly lucky. Most teams are lucky to have one go their way during a season and recover them, much less three. Fumble recoveries are not a measure of any defensive skill, the ball bounces and someone jumps on it, its a 50/50 proposition unless the ball is in the defensive secondary. KC is recovering an absurd and unsustainable 73% of the fumbles, that is not even close to the average.

Now lets look at games lost to injury/suspension and see if that might have an impact on the stats:

Denver Games Lost Chiefs Games Lost

Wolfe 0 Jackson 0
Ayers 1 DeVito 0
Knighton 0 Poe 0
Vickerson 0 Johnson 0
Woodyard 2 Jordan 0
Trevathan 2 Hali 0
Miller 6 Huston 0
Bailey 7 Flowers 2
DRC 0 Smith 0
Moore 0 Lewis 0
Ihenacho 1 Berry 0

Total 19 2

Once again we see how lucky the Chiefs are. Losing 2 man games all season as opposed to 19 for the Broncos. You line up the two teams side by side with all starters playing for each, Broncos improve in ever y single category and are most likely top 10 in each one. Thus my comment, Chiefs have done as well as they can and they wont improve because your offense sucks. Broncos defense will get MUCH better where as the Chiefs have done all that they can, and they will probably get worse as the incredibly lucky streak they are currently on balances out over the course of the season.

Chiefs will go 12-4 losing to Denver, San Diego, Denver, Colts
Broncos will go 14-2 losing to New England.

I look at facts and stats, Chiefs fans don't.

Game.Set.Match

First of all, F you and everything Donkey.......The arrogance of enver fans is annoying......Can't wait to bitch slap that punk ass Manning...and come clean, that's you in your avatar, isn't it?

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Nah, not talking about that... anything can happen. I'm just referring to the comments flying around from all sides. Many are trying to be funny and cute with the language and it's really just kinda boring.

Their self-worth is tied up in what a bunch of young-men do during a game in which they have zero control over.


Women and football turn normal guys into dipshits.



I will throw some smack around, but when I do please envision me with a shit-eating grin.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by notorious

Their self-worth is tied up in what a bunch of young-men do during a game in which they have zero control over.


Women and football turn normal guys into dipshits.



I will throw some smack around, but when I do please envision me with a shit-eating grin.

Why do they call it a shit eating grin? I mean, would you really be grinning if that is what you were eating? That's one of those phrases that always makes me wonder how it came to be.