Warrior5
10-02-2008, 11:58 AM
Did we see the “real” Chiefs in Week 4, and merely pod-people wearing R&G during the first three games? Or vice versa? We’ll find out on Sunday. The Chiefs, ecstatic after getting their first win against the high-powered Donkeys, hit the road for a non-conference matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Bear in mind the following stats reflect a very green Chiefs squad through four games with starter injuries, rotating QBs, and some very inept play-calling.
CAR (3-1) – W: Eggos, Cubs, Felons L: Viqueens
KC (1-3) – W: Donks L: Cheatriots, Raiturds, Felons
CAR Score O – 20 ppg (20) vs KC Score D – 24 ppg (20)...adv ?
CAR Rush O – 103 ypg (20) vs KC Rush D – 177 ypg (30)...adv CAR
CAR Pass O – 200 ypg (18) vs KC Pass D – 203 ypg (14)…wash
KC Score O – 16 ppg (29) vs CAR Score D – 17 ppg (6)…adv CAR
KC Rush O – 139 ypg (7) vs CAR Rush D – 114 ypg (19)...adv KC
KC Pass O – 148 ypg (29) vs CAR Pass D – 172 ypg (7)...adv CAR
Turnover Ratio:
CAR – 1 INT & 3 fumbles in 4 games (0)
KC – 6 INT & 1 fumble in 4 games (+2)
Adv: KC
Homefield Advantage: CAR
CAR Key Players (against SD, CHI, MINN, and ATL):
QB Delhomme – 860 yds, 60% comp., 3 TD, 1 INT
RB Williams – 201 yds, 3.7 ypc, 0 TD
RB Stewart – 197 yds, 4.4 ypc, 4 TD
WR Muhammad – 287 yds, 1 TD
WR Smith – 166 yds, 1 TD
MLB Beason – 27 tackles
LB Diggs – 11 tackles, 1 sack
DE Peppers – 7 tackles, 2 sacks
P Baker – 46 avg, 9 I20
Panthers’ last game: The Panthers beat the Felons 24-9 with mistake-free football and a strong defense. Delhomme threw for 294 yards and 2 TDs, and M. Muhammad had 147 receiving yards.
KC Key Players (against NE, OAK, ATL, and DEN):
QB Huard – 295 yds, 71% comp., 2 TD, 2 INT
RB Johnson – 415 yds, 4.8 ypc, 3 TD
TE Gonzales – 176 yds, 2 TD
WR Bowe – 267 yds, 2 TD
LB Johnson – 16 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 FF
LB Thomas – 14 tackles
CB Flowers – 18 tackles
CB Carr – 15 tackles, 1 INT
S Pollard – 17 tackles, 1 FF, 1 blocked punt
S Page – 17 tackles, 1 FF
P Colquitt – 48 avg, 12 I20
Key KC injuries: OLT Albert (out-elbow)
Chiefs’ last game: fueled by the defense snagging four turnovers, the Chiefs shocked the Donkeys 33-19. The Chiefs played with a passion not seen thus far this season, and the youngsters played relatively mistake-free football. Brandon Albert was injured, but Herb Taylor filled in nicely at LT. The lack of a pass-rush on Jay Cutler allowed the Donks to rack up a lot of passing yards.
Carolina will dish out a mix of pass and run; the Chiefs’ run D and pass rush both stink. The Chiefs’ F4 must find a pass rush this week, or Delhomme will simply wait in the pocket for the inevitable open-receiver. Herm even stated that they’ll have to do something extra in order to get to Delhomme. The Chiefs’ D is tied for second in the NFL in takeaways, and leads the league in fumbles recovered (7); they will have to force TOs again to provide scoring opportunities for Huard and the O (who need as many opportunities as they can get). The Panther defense, unlike Denver, is very good. They will focus on stopping LJ, so expect 7 or 8 in the box on running downs. I don’t have much optimism for a Chief win, but if the team that beat Denver shows up in Carolina, the game is winnable.
CAR (3-1) – W: Eggos, Cubs, Felons L: Viqueens
KC (1-3) – W: Donks L: Cheatriots, Raiturds, Felons
CAR Score O – 20 ppg (20) vs KC Score D – 24 ppg (20)...adv ?
CAR Rush O – 103 ypg (20) vs KC Rush D – 177 ypg (30)...adv CAR
CAR Pass O – 200 ypg (18) vs KC Pass D – 203 ypg (14)…wash
KC Score O – 16 ppg (29) vs CAR Score D – 17 ppg (6)…adv CAR
KC Rush O – 139 ypg (7) vs CAR Rush D – 114 ypg (19)...adv KC
KC Pass O – 148 ypg (29) vs CAR Pass D – 172 ypg (7)...adv CAR
Turnover Ratio:
CAR – 1 INT & 3 fumbles in 4 games (0)
KC – 6 INT & 1 fumble in 4 games (+2)
Adv: KC
Homefield Advantage: CAR
CAR Key Players (against SD, CHI, MINN, and ATL):
QB Delhomme – 860 yds, 60% comp., 3 TD, 1 INT
RB Williams – 201 yds, 3.7 ypc, 0 TD
RB Stewart – 197 yds, 4.4 ypc, 4 TD
WR Muhammad – 287 yds, 1 TD
WR Smith – 166 yds, 1 TD
MLB Beason – 27 tackles
LB Diggs – 11 tackles, 1 sack
DE Peppers – 7 tackles, 2 sacks
P Baker – 46 avg, 9 I20
Panthers’ last game: The Panthers beat the Felons 24-9 with mistake-free football and a strong defense. Delhomme threw for 294 yards and 2 TDs, and M. Muhammad had 147 receiving yards.
KC Key Players (against NE, OAK, ATL, and DEN):
QB Huard – 295 yds, 71% comp., 2 TD, 2 INT
RB Johnson – 415 yds, 4.8 ypc, 3 TD
TE Gonzales – 176 yds, 2 TD
WR Bowe – 267 yds, 2 TD
LB Johnson – 16 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 FF
LB Thomas – 14 tackles
CB Flowers – 18 tackles
CB Carr – 15 tackles, 1 INT
S Pollard – 17 tackles, 1 FF, 1 blocked punt
S Page – 17 tackles, 1 FF
P Colquitt – 48 avg, 12 I20
Key KC injuries: OLT Albert (out-elbow)
Chiefs’ last game: fueled by the defense snagging four turnovers, the Chiefs shocked the Donkeys 33-19. The Chiefs played with a passion not seen thus far this season, and the youngsters played relatively mistake-free football. Brandon Albert was injured, but Herb Taylor filled in nicely at LT. The lack of a pass-rush on Jay Cutler allowed the Donks to rack up a lot of passing yards.
Carolina will dish out a mix of pass and run; the Chiefs’ run D and pass rush both stink. The Chiefs’ F4 must find a pass rush this week, or Delhomme will simply wait in the pocket for the inevitable open-receiver. Herm even stated that they’ll have to do something extra in order to get to Delhomme. The Chiefs’ D is tied for second in the NFL in takeaways, and leads the league in fumbles recovered (7); they will have to force TOs again to provide scoring opportunities for Huard and the O (who need as many opportunities as they can get). The Panther defense, unlike Denver, is very good. They will focus on stopping LJ, so expect 7 or 8 in the box on running downs. I don’t have much optimism for a Chief win, but if the team that beat Denver shows up in Carolina, the game is winnable.