jjchieffan
11-17-2007, 10:45 AM
I know, its just ff take, but still interesting read.
Kansas City Chiefs (4-5) at Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
I think I'm right about some things. You might not agree, but honestly, I believe it. One whiff of mine, though, was believing the Chiefs' O-line would stand up this season. It hasn't. Oh, they've stayed remarkably healthy. They just aren't good, especially at tackle. Damion McIntosh always was going to be the key; if he could play, they'd be all right. But McIntosh has shown exactly as much as he showed in Miami: nothing. The run-blocking hasn't been terrible -- it's the pass-blocking. Man, it nearly got Damon Huard killed last week. Now, they will set their sights on protecting Brodie Croyle. Good luck, Brodie.
Fantasy Up: What can I say? I have faith in Peyton Manning. I don't always love his on-field antics, but he'll shake off last Sunday night and pick on old nemesis Ty Law all day. ... The Chiefs' job Sunday will be to run directly at Simeon Rice for as many plays as he's on the field. If Dwight Freeney (out for the season with a foot injury) is disinclined to stay home and defend the run, Rice is a veritable "Hogan's Heroes" tunneler. I'd use Priest Holmes. He looked much more explosive than I expected. ... All that said, I think Indy's defense will make a statement Sunday and is worth a spot-start. Croyle doesn't step into his throws, which means his ball will sail. In the Dome, I think this will make for a turnover-prone game against corners who willl have to play more man than usual while Bob Sanders steps forward to defend the run. Better offenses are going to test Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden. This one won't.
Fantasy Down: Chiefs offensive coordinator Mike Solari calls plays like a former offensive line coach, which is to say he doesn't act as though he's got a holistic view of his offense. The only thing working last week was the run game, so why did he come out and throw four straight times to start the second half, which led to an interception and a fumble? Why did he pick that week, against Denver's abysmal rush defense, to change his game plan and throw? I know, it's easy to criticize after the fact, and the Chiefs definitely have needed an injection of aggression in '07, but it seemed to come at all the wrong moments last week. Anyway, bench Croyle, and I'd think long and hard before using Dwayne Bowe.
Kansas City Chiefs (4-5) at Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
I think I'm right about some things. You might not agree, but honestly, I believe it. One whiff of mine, though, was believing the Chiefs' O-line would stand up this season. It hasn't. Oh, they've stayed remarkably healthy. They just aren't good, especially at tackle. Damion McIntosh always was going to be the key; if he could play, they'd be all right. But McIntosh has shown exactly as much as he showed in Miami: nothing. The run-blocking hasn't been terrible -- it's the pass-blocking. Man, it nearly got Damon Huard killed last week. Now, they will set their sights on protecting Brodie Croyle. Good luck, Brodie.
Fantasy Up: What can I say? I have faith in Peyton Manning. I don't always love his on-field antics, but he'll shake off last Sunday night and pick on old nemesis Ty Law all day. ... The Chiefs' job Sunday will be to run directly at Simeon Rice for as many plays as he's on the field. If Dwight Freeney (out for the season with a foot injury) is disinclined to stay home and defend the run, Rice is a veritable "Hogan's Heroes" tunneler. I'd use Priest Holmes. He looked much more explosive than I expected. ... All that said, I think Indy's defense will make a statement Sunday and is worth a spot-start. Croyle doesn't step into his throws, which means his ball will sail. In the Dome, I think this will make for a turnover-prone game against corners who willl have to play more man than usual while Bob Sanders steps forward to defend the run. Better offenses are going to test Marlin Jackson and Kelvin Hayden. This one won't.
Fantasy Down: Chiefs offensive coordinator Mike Solari calls plays like a former offensive line coach, which is to say he doesn't act as though he's got a holistic view of his offense. The only thing working last week was the run game, so why did he come out and throw four straight times to start the second half, which led to an interception and a fumble? Why did he pick that week, against Denver's abysmal rush defense, to change his game plan and throw? I know, it's easy to criticize after the fact, and the Chiefs definitely have needed an injection of aggression in '07, but it seemed to come at all the wrong moments last week. Anyway, bench Croyle, and I'd think long and hard before using Dwayne Bowe.