~*~ OFFICIAL Chiefs vs. Steelers Irrational Optimism Thread ~*~

[carcosa]

I'm gonna be TOO DAMN ANXIOUS all week thinking about this darn football game. I'm gonna be reading all the articles and posts about why the Steelers will win and driving myself crazy. I'm gonna be thinking about how the Chiefs always seem to fall short in big playoff games and never seemed destined for greatness and it's going to turn me into a pre-emptively bitter old shit.

ENOUGH, I SAY!

This thread is a SAFE SPACE™®© for anyone who just wants to let loose with irrational and insane optimism that is utterly unsupported by facts. Rational optimism is also allowed but RATIONAL PESSIMISM AND/OR SKEPTICISM SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED.

Let's just pretend like We'll Definitely Be Fine and talk about how GREAT this win is going to be.

I'll start: the first time Leveon Bell tries that little "stand perfectly still behind the offensive line for two minutes until a huge hole opens" trick, Jones & Poe will LITERALLY flatten him and toss him like a frisbee through the goalposts. In their shock and confusion, the refs will award the Chiefs 3 points en route to a 103-0 final score!!!! Hell yeah!!!!!!

[Kman34]

We ran the table in the AFC West and beat Atlanta and Carolina on the road....so that's a thing...

[carcosa]

We ran the table in the AFC West and beat Atlanta and Carolina on the road....so that's a thing...

HELL yeah!!!!!

[wazu]

Great thing about our first match-up with them, is we gave them nothing to prepare against. They won't see anything on tape that provides any clue of how we might successfully attack them on either side of the ball. They are flying blind.

[ptlyon]

WooWoo

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Best strength of victory, healthy offense, Roeth is better at home and may have a bum ankle, Andy Reid after a bye week, players motivated to win this rematch, playoff Alex Smith.

Oh and Cairo pulling in viewership from Brazil

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Expect screen plays and Reid stretching the field.

[kcmaxwell]

Great thing about our first match-up with them, is we gave them nothing to prepare against. They won't see anything on tape that provides any clue of how we might successfully attack them on either side of the ball. They are flying blind.

That's well said! This game is in the bag.

[jjchieffan]

Andy Reid and Bob Sutton have had an extra week to prepare. Bell will have 29 yards on the day, Brown will have 2 catches for 26 yards, and Big Ben will throw for 118 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT. Ford and Houston will combine for 4 sacks. Sorenson will also have a sack and a forced fumble on a safety blitz. Poe will scoop up the fumble and return it 12 yards for a TD. Alex will throw for 300 yards and 4 TD. Hill will have an 80 yard touchdown catch, a 76 yard punt return, and a 64 yard touchdown run. Kelce will have 2 TD catches, and Maclin 1. Final Score 42-6 Chiefs

[KChiefs1]

Revenge is a dish best served cold & at Arrowhead!


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[loochy]

Andy Reid and Bob Sutton have had an extra week to prepare. Bell will have 29 yards on the day, Brown will have 2 catches for 26 yards, and Big Ben will throw for 118 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT. Ford and Houston will combine for 4 sacks. Sorenson will also have a sack and a forced fumble on a safety blitz. Poe will scoop up the fumble and return it 12 yards for a TD. Alex will throw for 300 yards and 4 TD. Hill will have an 80 yard touchdown catch, a 76 yard punt return, and a 64 yard touchdown run. Kelce will have 2 TD catches, and Maclin 1. Final Score 42-6 Chiefs

^This, but also Albert Wilson will do a fake punt TD. 49-6 Chiefs.

[bobbything]

The best thing about this matchup is that the Steelers offense on the road this year has been way more erratic than they are at home. As high-powered as they are at home (nearly 30 ppg), they're decidedly pedestrian on the road (around 21 ppg). Plus, they haven't played a road game in a month.

If the Chiefs hold them to 21, they will win.

[carcosa]

Andy Reid and Bob Sutton have had an extra week to prepare. Bell will have 29 yards on the day, Brown will have 2 catches for 26 yards, and Big Ben will throw for 118 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT. Ford and Houston will combine for 4 sacks. Sorenson will also have a sack and a forced fumble on a safety blitz. Poe will scoop up the fumble and return it 12 yards for a TD. Alex will throw for 300 yards and 4 TD. Hill will have an 80 yard touchdown catch, a 76 yard punt return, and a 64 yard touchdown run. Kelce will have 2 TD catches, and Maclin 1. Final Score 42-6 Chiefs

THIS WILL ALL HAPPEN!!!!

[carcosa]

Best strength of victory, healthy offense, Roeth is better at home and may have a bum ankle, Andy Reid after a bye week, players motivated to win this rematch, playoff Alex Smith.

Oh and Cairo pulling in viewership from Brazil

THE BRAZIL FACTOR!!!!!!!!!

[Warrior5]

THE BRAZIL FACTOR!!!!!!!!!

If the Chiefs keep it close all game, it may come down to Cairo.

[RealSNR]

Everybody on the team seems really nice. I'll bet most of them would sign autographs for adult fans if they asked politely.

[bowener]

I'm feeling positive about this game. Going to be a fun fight to watch.

I will be sitting in the lower level with my best friend and my brother. Quick question, how likely is it they will confiscate any noise makers I bring in? I was thinking about buying 2 dozen of those annoying plastic hand clappers to hand out in my section. I know they are prohibited, but I want to be as loud as possible.

[Simply Red]

We'll be fine. Trust me.

[Katie]

Steelers are thugs. Bullies never win!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

A loss may spurn an NWOesque reunion of the draftmasturbators

[Pasta Little Brioni]

We'll be fine. Trust me.

Who is Reviewbrahs team?

[ptlyon]

I'm feeling positive about this game. Going to be a fun fight to watch.

I will be sitting in the lower level with my best friend and my brother. Quick question, how likely is it they will confiscate any noise makers I bring in? I was thinking about buying 2 dozen of those annoying plastic hand clappers to hand out in my section. I know they are prohibited, but I want to be as loud as possible.

Winners don't cheat

[Halfcan]

Revenge is a dish best served cold & at Arrowhead!


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:clap:

I think you have one team that is highly motivated to revenge an embarrassing loss- and you have another that is way over confident, that is looking to their next opponent.

Steelers will get their yards-makes some big plays-but their defense looks slow at the point of attack unless they are blitzing. Big Butt Ben is prone to the backbreaking INT. as well.

Pittsburgh thinks this game will be served up on a silver platter like the Fins game-but I think it will be much tougher. Alex is Not a turnover machine like Matt Moore.

We protect the ball and wait for Ben to throw those picks-then turn them into points. We have won with this formula all year and will continue to do so.

Chiefs 30 Steelers 24

[bowener]

Winners don't cheat

I guess I don't see it as cheating. Is a paper sign rolled into a cone to yell though cheating?

[Simply Red]

Who is Reviewbrahs team?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

[ptlyon]

I guess I don't see it as cheating. Is a paper sign rolled into a cone to yell though cheating?

Well, it is. You stated more than just cones. That can be done using a game day book.

[wazu]

Well, it is

Please link us to that NFL rule.

[FringeNC]

Our offensive line is playing the best it has in a long time. Denver allowed the fewest yards per play of any team in the league, and our offense manhandled them, and then against SD, we didn't punt until near the end of the game. Plus, we will have had two weeks to prepare against Pittsburgh. You know the coaching staff was mainly focused on Pittsburgh, not the other two possibilities.

[Simply Red]

Well, it is. You stated more than just cones. That can be done using a game day book.

This is borderline negative and will get you booted from the thread! :)

[carcosa]

I'm feeling positive about this game. Going to be a fun fight to watch.

I will be sitting in the lower level with my best friend and my brother. Quick question, how likely is it they will confiscate any noise makers I bring in? I was thinking about buying 2 dozen of those annoying plastic hand clappers to hand out in my section. I know they are prohibited, but I want to be as loud as possible.

Smuggle a vuvuzela in your butt!!!!

[BleedingRed]

We might score two touchdowns!

[carcosa]

We might score two touchdowns!

PLEASE leave.

[Dartgod]

^This, but also Albert Wilson will do a fake punt TD. 49-6 Chiefs.

Pfffft...

Like we will be punting at all. :rolleyes:

[ReynardMuldrake]

Please link us to that NFL rule.

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[eDave]

PLEASE leave.

Two for Offense, two for Defense, and one for Special Teams.

[carcosa]

Two for Offense, two for Defense, and one for Special Teams.

now THIS I like!!!

[kcmaxwell]

Smuggle a vuvuzela in your butt!!!!

Now That's being a team player!

[carcosa]

Now That's being a team player!

gotta be the best to beat the best

[displacedinMN]

Guarded optimism with every game.

Thanks for the new thread.

[carcosa]

Guarded optimism with every game.

Thanks for the new thread.

you are WELCOME!!!

[Chiefnj2]

Winners don't cheat

The Broncos cheat quite often and won a bunch.

[Halfcan]

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I was at that game when the refs installed the new Elgay noise rule. God how they coddled that piece of shit.

Elgay was the most hated player in my generation. Fuck him.

[chinaski]

Andy Reid and Bob Sutton have had an extra week to prepare. Bell will have 29 yards on the day, Brown will have 2 catches for 26 yards, and Big Ben will throw for 118 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT. Ford and Houston will combine for 4 sacks. Sorenson will also have a sack and a forced fumble on a safety blitz. Poe will scoop up the fumble and return it 12 yards for a TD. Alex will throw for 300 yards and 4 TD. Hill will have an 80 yard touchdown catch, a 76 yard punt return, and a 64 yard touchdown run. Kelce will have 2 TD catches, and Maclin 1. Final Score 42-6 Chiefs

Nice! I love it. :bravo:

[Simply Red]

Nice! I love it. :bravo:

:clap:

[chiefzilla1501]

Tomlins team have a bad habit of playing way below their talent. I expect the steelers to come out overconfident and looking past us. Considering we're fresh and they're beaten up, we should hopefully smack them around

[Hammock Parties]

The Chiefs will try hard and give two hundred and ten percent!

[RunKC]

We are actually healthy for a playoff game.

[Easy 6]

Arrowhead

All hands on deck

Squealers road record

Our guys are wanting payback

Reids record when given an extra week

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Thats 5 valid reasons for optimism

[carcosa]

I was at that game when the refs installed the new Elgay noise rule. God how they coddled that piece of shit.

Elgay was the most hated player in my generation. **** him.

Whoa... ElGAY??? This is a thread for irrational optimism, not brilliant wordplay!!!!!

[Sandy Vagina]

Arrowhead

All hands on deck

Squealers road record

Our guys are wanting payback

Reids record when given an extra week

-

Thats 5 valid reasons for optimism

Succinct truth! G'bless. WBF.. :)

[Easy 6]

Succinct truth! G'bless. WBF.. :)

Expecting a very tough game, but I'm certainly not scared... this season proves we belong in this spot, its well earned

My biggest worry is the weather, if it dictates that this becomes a battle of running games... that aint good

[Simply Red]

Expecting a very tough game, but I'm certainly not scared... this season proves we belong in this spot, its well earned

My biggest worry is the weather, if it dictates that this becomes a battle of running games... that aint good

Reek is a mudder, we'll be fine.

[Easy 6]

Reek is a mudder, we'll be fine.

Thats the spirit!

[Dartgod]

Expecting a very tough game, but I'm certainly not scared... this season proves we belong in this spot, its well earned

My biggest worry is the weather, if it dictates that this becomes a battle of running games... that aint good

This is no thread for rational thought!

No matter the what the weather conditions are, we will be best suited for it.

[carcosa]

This is no thread for rational thought!

No matter the what the weather conditions are, we will be best suited for it.

THAT'S the spirit!!!!

[prhom]

I don't have any stats to back this up, but our pass defense seems to be much better the last part of the season than it was when we played Pittsburgh in week 4. It would be awesome to see our secondary lock it down and force Bell to beat us. I honestly think we win that kind of game against these guys. Let Bell run between the 20s, but make them kick FGs. I think Ben throws 2 INTs next week.

[Jerm]

I'm usually on pins and needles nervous before every game....for some reason I'm just completely at peace right now...I just know we're going to win this game.

[prhom]

Reek is a mudder, we'll be fine.

Guys can't make cuts to stay in front of him on a dry field. If it's muddy out there he's gonna have a field day!

[carcosa]

I don't have any stats to back this up,

LOVE IT!!!!

[Simply Red]

LOVE IT!!!!

Trust me.

[Easy 6]

This is no thread for rational thought!

No matter the what the weather conditions are, we will be best suited for it.

:arrow: :rockon:

[Simply Red]

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[Snica]

Great thing about our first match-up with them, is we gave them nothing to prepare against. They won't see anything on tape that provides any clue of how we might successfully attack them on either side of the ball. They are flying blind.

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[BigRichard]

Look at Andy's record after a by week. Enough said. We got this!

[eDave]

Look at Andy's record after a by week. Enough said. We got this!

I have. He is not undefeated.

[carcosa]

I have. He is not undefeated.

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[eDave]

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Whoops! Sorry Hombre.

[carcosa]

Man, I can't wait for the Chiefs to win the gam!!!!e

[Bwana]

27-24 CHIEFS!

[carcosa]

27-24 CHIEFS!

Tack a zero to the end of that 27 and I AGREE!!!!!

[ModSocks]

Alex Smith is undefeated in home games against Ben Roethlisberger.

[mr. tegu]

I don't think optimism is irrational. I actually think we will play very well and I think we win.

[ChiefRocka]

Go at the Gay all day long!!!

[Rain Man]

The Steelers have never won a playoff game in Kansas City, and Tyreek Hill has scored in every career game against the Steelers.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

23-13 Chiefs

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

The Steelers have never won a playoff game in Kansas City, and Tyreek Hill has scored in every career game against the Steelers.
This I like.

[Simply Red]

Chiefs beat 7 teams w/ winning records
Steelers beat 2 teams w/ winning records

[Bigdaddy]

Forty niner fan here. I am cheering so hard for you guys! You can beat the Steelers and you can also beat the stupid Patriots! One win at a time! Rooting for you all the way to the Superbowl! Let's go Alex and the Chiefs!! Make me proud!!

[Easy 6]

Chiefs beat 7 teams w/ winning records
Steelers beat 2 teams w/ winning records

Now THATS a stat :clap:

[Rasputin]

Moments before the game Ben Roethlisberger gets handcuffed and carried away because of new rape charges.

[Rasputin]

Forty niner fan here. I am cheering so hard for you guys! You can beat the Steelers and you can also beat the stupid Patriots! One win at a time! Rooting for you all the way to the Superbowl! Let's go Alex and the Chiefs!! Make me proud!!

Thank you but please don't go ball washing Alex Smith for us we have that covered from your own Alex Smith ball washing fans.

[carcosa]

I don't think optimism is irrational. I actually think we will play very well and I think we win.

DAMN STRAIGHT!!!!!

[carcosa]

Chiefs beat 7 teams w/ winning records
Steelers beat 2 teams w/ winning records

OH BABY!!!!

[Chiefspants]

Last year, the Chiefs went to Houston and vanquished the last foe they had beaten in a road playoff game.

On Saturday, they'll topple the last team they beat at home in the postseason.

[Bigdaddy]

Thank you but please don't go ball washing Alex Smith for us we have that covered from your own Alex Smith ball washing fans.WTF do you mean?

[MotherfuckerJones]

This is what KC has built towards in the 4 years Reid and company has been here. This is why they chose Smith. It's time for this team to reach the AFC Championship game. The only pessimism I have is being scorned in previous seasons. But this season has a different feel to it. It has the "it" feel. Stopping this Steelers offense enough to win is going to be like the Atlanta game. Ben will throw some at our guys. They need to pick him off and force some turnovers. Special teams needs to be great and Smith needs to lead the offense and be the stud in the playoffs he has been.

That said. You get in the red zone, DON'T GET CUTE ANDY! Don't throw any fucking picks in the end zone Smith you fucker.

[Chiefspants]

WTF do you mean?

You missed a 2013 diaspora where San Francisco fans burned their jerseys and wrote off their team to follow Alex's pilgrimage to the Chiefs.

Oh well, there's plenty of room in the wagon, my friend.

[Rain Man]

Chiefs beat 7 teams w/ winning records
Steelers beat 2 teams w/ winning records

NFL Network is about to do a segment on how good the Steelers are, and that's actually what they're saying.

But take a look at that vaunted 7-game winning streak that they had at the end of the season.


The combined records of the teams they beat was 42-69-1. Four of the seven wins were by less than seven points, and only one team had a winning record.

At the same time, the Chiefs went 5-2 against teams with a combined record of 64-48. 6 of the 7 teams had winning records.


Come on. Which is more impressive? The Chiefs are beating strong teams, and the Steelers are beating weak teams.

[Rasputin]

WTF do you mean?

We got flooded by 9eer fans who told us how great Alex Smith is and we don't want to hear it he is average but wins with good coaching and teams to play for.

So go away if your going to ball wash Alex Smith we don't want to hear it. Thank you for the extra cheers we appreciate that though.

[carcosa]

NFL Network is about to do a segment on how good the Steelers are, and that's actually what they're saying.

But take a look at that vaunted 7-game winning streak that they had at the end of the season.


The combined records of the teams they beat was 42-69-1. Four of the seven wins were by less than seven points, and only one team had a winning record.

At the same time, the Chiefs went 5-2 against teams with a combined record of 64-48. 6 of the 7 teams had winning records.


Come on. Which is more impressive? The Chiefs are beating strong teams, and the Steelers are beating weak teams.

CHIEFS ARE MORE IMPRESSIVE IMHO

[Bigdaddy]

You missed a 2013 diaspora where San Francisco fans burned their jerseys and wrote off their team to follow Alex to the Chiefs.

Oh well, there's plenty of room in the wagon, my friend.We now have people burning Kaepernick jerseys, which is the way it should be. We should of never got rid of Smith...you can thank Harbaugh for that. Alex Smith is my idol and I hope to see him win a Superbowl!!

[Rasputin]

ChUEFS




are teh awesoness team and will win

[carcosa]

ChiefS




are teh awesoness team and will win

YayyYAyayYAyayaYAyAYayaya

[Rasputin]

We now have people burning Kaepernick jerseys, which is the way it should be. We should of never got rid of Smith...you can thank Harbaugh for that. Alex Smith is my idol and I hope to see him win a Superbowl!!

That's what I mean about ball washing :doh!:

[Bigdaddy]

Chiefs will dominate Rapelisberger!!

[Rasputin]

We now have people burning Kaepernick jerseys, which is the way it should be. We should of never got rid of Smith...you can thank Harbaugh for that. Alex Smith is my idol and I hope to see him win a Superbowl!!

I tell you what if Chiefs win the Super Bowl I will personally hand wash Alex Smith balls myself. /not gay

nttawwt

[Bigdaddy]

I tell you what if Chiefs win the Super Bowl I will personally hand wash Alex Smith balls myself. /not gay

nttawwtMe too! Not embarrassed to admit that I spent $100.00 on an Alex Smith fat head. My man cave looks pretty cool, though.:)

[Simply Red]

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[Easy 6]

Me too! Not embarrassed to admit that I spent $100.00 on an Alex Smith fat head. My man cave looks pretty cool, though.:)

Shouldnt you be getting some rest, and studying the gameplan... Alex?

[carcosa]

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RUNNING FOR THE GAME WINNING TD!

[Bigdaddy]

RUNNING FOR THE GAME WINNING TD!

Nice! But my fathead is in a forty niner uniform.

[St. Patty's Fire]

We're way overdue

Like, WAYYYYY overdue

We got this

[Bigdaddy]

We're way overdue

Like, WAYYYYY overdue

We got thisYou got this!! You can't tackle what you can't catch!!...Tyreek Hill. You got this!!!

[jimidollar]

The Steelers have no answer for Albert Wilson. He will go off for at least 2 TDs.

[NJChiefsFan]

Thought about this in another thread. Arguably KC's 2 most complete wins this year came in the pouring rain this year @OAK and DEN.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Llllllllllllllllloaded lloaded

[Marcellus]

That's what I mean about ball washing :doh!:

Hey dickweed this is an optimism thread, cut the bullshit.


Chiefs kill the Steelers 30-3.

[carcosa]

Hey dickweed this is an optimism thread, cut the bullshit.


Chiefs kill the Steelers 30-3.

KILL! KILL! KIL!!!!

[Rasputin]

Hey dickweed this is an optimism thread, cut the bullshit.


Chiefs kill the Steelers 30-3.

Yes it is and for that Eric Fisher is going do what he did to JJ What last year the same thing to RDE Stephon Tuit & or ROLB James Harrison and anyone else that tries to take Alex Smith blind side. Eric Fisher is going have a beastly game.

[Warrior5]

Originally posted by Oddball
Crazy. I mean like, so many positive waves... maybe we can't lose. You're on!
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[CupidStunt]

This is my reason for irrational optimism. Maybe this IS the Chiefs' year:

Little ol' Clemson beats fricken Alabama

A Cleveland team beats the 70-whatever win Warriors

ANOTHER Cleveland team makes a title game and comes within touching distance of winning

The team they lose to? None other than the cursed Chicago Cubs, 100-whatever years of fail and all

In the EPL, a team with FIVE-THOUSAND-TO-ONE odds won the Championship; this was 10x less likely than the Cleveland BROWNS winning the Super Bowl

2016/17: The Year of The Underdog/Small-Town Team?

[MatriculatingHank]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000772426/article/nfl-power-rankings-seahawks-texans-rise-with-wildcard-wins

Small request for the almighty football gods: Could you magically make Derrick Johnson healthy again? Oh, how the Chiefs could use their ILB -- and defensive leader -- this weekend ... Kansas City can win without him, but stopping Le'Veon Bell is quite the challenge -- even when your entire defense is healthy. These Chiefs do remind me of the '69 title team, in that they have a highly respected coach, an efficient quarterback, a committee backfield and a big-play pass catcher. Those Hank Stram teams were also the first we know of to play some version of today's 3-4. The ILB back then who made sure those guys weren't out of position was Willie Lanier. And that defense was a big reason why K.C. upended the top-seeded Raiders (who had a better record than the 2016 Patriots) to go to Super Bowl IV (a game the Chiefs also won). It can happen again, even without Johnson. Stopping Bell is far easier said than done, though.

[88TG88]

They gotta win eventually

[carcosa]

This is my reason for irrational optimism. Maybe this IS the Chiefs' year:

Little ol' Clemson beats fricken Alabama

A Cleveland team beats the 70-whatever win Warriors

ANOTHER Cleveland team makes a title game and comes within touching distance of winning

The team they lose to? None other than the cursed Chicago Cubs, 100-whatever years of fail and all

In the EPL, a team with FIVE-THOUSAND-TO-ONE odds won the Championship; this was 10x less likely than the Cleveland BROWNS winning the Super Bowl

2016/17: The Year of The Underdog/Small-Town Team?

HELL YEAH THIS IS DESTINY!!!!

[carcosa]

Stopping Bell is far easier said than done, though.

Actually it's literally the easiest thing ever and the Chiefs WILL do it, easily!!!!

[Mr. Laz]

Chiefs vs. Steelers: Eight Stats to Know
Posted 2 hours ago

BJ Kissel
Chiefs Reporter
Email @ChiefsReporter

Here are some things to know heading into Sunday’s matchup
The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs.

Here are eight stats to know heading into the game:

1. The Arrowhead Advantage

It’s not a myth or a marketing campaign; it’s a real thing.

It’s proven that, when it’s full of Chiefs Kingdom, Arrowhead Stadium is the loudest in the world, and it’s translated to an impact of what happens on the field.

Under Andy Reid, the Chiefs are 23-9 at Arrowhead Stadium, including having won 18 of their last 23.

During that span, the Chiefs have outscored opponents by more than nine points per game.


This year, the Chiefs’ opponents combined to average 23.6 points per game overall, but when faced with the noise and task of playing at Arrowhead, these same teams mustered just 15.8 points per game.

The San Diego Chargers in Week 1 (27) were the only team to outperform their season average (25.5).

2. Some odds are in the Chiefs’ favor

The Chiefs have a 64 percent chance of winning Sunday’s game against the Steelers, according to the folks over at FiveThirtyEight.com.

They are also given the second-best odds to win the Super Bowl at 15 percent, which trails only the New England Patriots (35 percent).

3. Steelers’ sack totals vs. Chiefs offensive line

Through Week 8, the Steelers ranked dead last in the NFL with 8.0 sacks. Since then, they have the most sacks in the NFL with 30.0. The Steelers kept the trend going last Sunday against the Dolphins, tallying a postseason franchise record with 5.0 sacks.

Their uptick in sacks can be attributed to the return of linebackers Bud Dupree (4.5 sacks) and Ryan Shazier (3.5 sacks) from early season injuries.

Something has to give on Sunday, as the Chiefs have allowed just 4.0 sacks in its last five regular-season games, tied with New England and Miami for the fewest in the NFL.

4. The impact of Tyreek Hill

Hill was recently named a unanimous first-team All-Pro as a punt returner, and in looking at the matchup on Sunday, the Steelers punt coverage unit ranks 24th in the league, allowing an average of 9.6 yards per return.


5. Alex Smith has been exceptional in the playoffs

In five postseason games, Alex Smith has tossed 11 touchdowns to just one interception. He owns a 99.1 quarterback rating in those games, throwing for 240-plus yards in three of them.

Since 2011, Smith’s 99.1 postseason passer rating is the second best in the NFL among qualified quarterbacks, behind only Joe Flacco (107.5 in eight games). His passer rating is better than Drew Brees (98.6 in four games), Eli Manning (96.6 in five games) and Ben Roethlisberger (86.1 in five games), to name a few with a similar number of games played.

Highest career playoff passer rating:

Starr 104.8
Warner 102.8
Brees 100.7
Rodgers 100.3
A.Smith 99.1
Wilson 95.9
Montana 95.6
Sanchez 94.3

— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) January 11, 2017

6. Le’Veon Bell is ridiculously good

Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has the most scrimmage yards in the NFL since returning from his three-game suspension to begin the season (1,884). Bell made his season debut against the Chiefs in Week 4, rushing for 144 yards on 18 attempts.

Since he entered the league in 2013, Bell has averaged the most yards from scrimmage per game in the NFL (128.7).

7. The Steelers are a different team offensively at home and on the road

The Steelers are averaging 28.3 points per game at home this season as opposed to just 21.6 points per game on the road.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger owns a 116.7 quarterback rating at home this season, tossing 20 touchdowns to only five interceptions with a 70.8 completion percentage. On the road, however, he has a 78.4 passer rating with nine touchdowns to eight interceptions and a 59.4 completion percentage.

8. The Chiefs defense has come to play at home

The Chiefs are 12-2 in their last 14 games at Arrowhead Stadium, tallying 27 sacks and 17 interceptions in that time. That streak began with a 23-10 win over the Steelers last year at Arrowhead.

[bricks]

I hope KC Wolf scores the game winning touchdown. Chiefs need him to be player of the game for once!!!

[kcmaxwell]

The Steelers have no answer for Albert Wilson. He will go off for at least 2 TDs.

This, sir! This is what this thread is about!!

[prhom]

Highest career playoff passer rating:

Starr 104.8
Warner 102.8
Brees 100.7
Rodgers 100.3
A.Smith 99.1
Wilson 95.9
Montana 95.6


This list really surprised me. I know Smith plays his ass off in the playoffs, but that's impressive company.

[Priest31kc]

This, sir! This is what this thread is about!!

Tbh Wilson does seem to usually produce some vs the Steelers for whatever reason.

[J Diddy]

I hope KC Wolf scores the game winning touchdown. Chiefs need him to be player of the game for once!!!

That pussy won't even do his little dance before the game nowadays...

I know he hurt himself but for fucks sake, retire him and hire someone who can do the little pregame show.

[carcosa]

THERE WILL BE NO ICE AT ALL AND THE STADIUM WILL BE 110% PACKED WITH CHIEFS FANS ONLY

[carcosa]

C'mon folks let's get OPTIMISTIC BAYBEEEE

[EPodolak]

C'mon folks let's get OPTIMISTIC BAYBEEEE

Knile Davis is 1000% rested and mad-dog ready!

[carcosa]

Knile Davis is 1000% rested and mad-dog ready!

HELLLLLLL YESSSSSS

[Simply Red]

Roth is going to FREEZE in the throwing motion - then get fatalitied by Houston and broken into PIECES!!!`

[carcosa]

Roth is going to FREEZE in the throwing motion - then get fatalitied by Houston and broken into PIECES!!!`

https://petapixel.com/2012/09/10/photos-of-flowers-that-were-frozen-and-then-shattered-to-pieces/

[Ken Bone]

I just read an article that said since 1972 the Steelers have played in 22 Divisional Round playoff games... That means at least every other year since 1972 these assholes have had the chance to play in a game that would send them to the AFC Championship. FUCK THEM!

Oh and my optimistic prediction is Chris Jones for MVP of this game..

[Simply Red]

https://petapixel.com/2012/09/10/photos-of-flowers-that-were-frozen-and-then-shattered-to-pieces/

was thinking about Sub Zero from that Mortal Kombat

[The Franchise]

The Steelers haven't won back to back playoff games since 2010.

[Simply Red]

MAYbeeee - when they say 'ice-storm' they are talking about Alex being cool like ice on Sunday!

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

FPI / 538 has us at a 64% chance of winning...

[jjchieffan]

Al Michaels is calling the game Sunday. Al Michaels called the last home playoff game
The last home playoff win was against the Steelers. We are hosting the Steelers.

See the parallels? We got this!

[carcosa]

We're 3-1 on NBC in prime time this year.... about to be 4-1 thanks to new game time!

[Black Bob]

I feel like the ice storm is a good thing. I feel like DT is coming to avenge us. Remember, He died in an ice storm. Perhaps this Sunday he is one of the football Gods.

Avenge us DT! Avenge us!

[jjchieffan]

We're 3-1 on NBC in prime time this year.... about to be 4-1 thanks to new game time!

With how good our prime time games have been this year, surely the NFL will give the Chiefs more prime time games this year right? We will have the first Thursday night game to start the season because that's usually the Superbowl champs in that game. Could be a Superbowl rematch if we face Dallas.

[Dartgod]

Andy Reid and Bob Sutton have had an extra week to prepare. Bell will have 29 yards on the day, Brown will have 2 catches for 26 yards, and Big Ben will throw for 118 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT. Ford and Houston will combine for 4 sacks. Sorenson will also have a sack and a forced fumble on a safety blitz. Poe will scoop up the fumble and return it 12 yards for a TD. Alex will throw for 300 yards and 4 TD. Hill will have an 80 yard touchdown catch, a 76 yard punt return, and a 64 yard touchdown run. Kelce will have 2 TD catches, and Maclin 1. Final Score 42-6 Chiefs

A prime time game has to be worth at least two more TDs, right?

56-6 Chiefs.

[ptlyon]

With how good our prime time games have been this year, surely the NFL will give the Chiefs more prime time games this year right? We will have the first Thursday night game to start the season because that's usually the Superbowl champs in that game. Could be a Superbowl rematch if we face Dallas.

:hmmm:

[SAUTO]

A prime time game has to be worth at least two more TDs, right?

56-6 Chiefs.

I was talking to the wife last night and I said " it sure would be awesome if this game ended up 57 to fucking 6 and the chiefs showed what they are capable of"

[The Franchise]

I was talking to the wife last night and I said " it sure would be awesome if this game ended up 57 to fucking 6 and the chiefs showed what they are capable of"

I want Ben to get raped live on National TV.

[SAUTO]

I want Ben to get raped live on National TV.

I could do without seeing that. ROFL

But if he got sacked and left a part of him on the ground I wouldn't cry.

[The Franchise]

Since the injury report was clear.......does that mean that March is playing?

[carcosa]

We historically FREAKING RULE in games that were rescheduled due to weather!!!!

http://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251021015

Balanced attack helps Chiefs get by Dolphins
Oct 22, 2005

MIAMI (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs canceled a practice and
rushed to pack, then caught an early flight and landed less than
six hours before kickoff.

When the game began, they were ready.

With Hurricane Wilma scrambling the schedule, the Chiefs shook
off any travel fatigue to beat the Miami Dolphins 30-20 on Friday
night.

Trent Green threw for 289 yards against Miami's injury-depleted
secondary, and the Chiefs totaled a season-high 462 yards while
controlling the ball for nearly 42 minutes. Lawrence Tynes' three
field goals included a 51- and 52-yarder, the two longest kicks of
his career.

"We had a job to do," Chiefs cornerback Patrick Surtain said.
"Hey, it's a football game. We've been playing this since we were
8. It's really simple. Tonight guys found that extra bit of
energy."

Announced attendance was 68,350, but with the scheduling change
and rain in the area, the actual crowd totaled about 40,000.

Playing a rare Friday game, the Dolphins looked like a bad high
school team, and by their second series the small crowd was booing.
Gus Frerotte misfired on two potential touchdown passes and went
11-for-29, Ricky Williams lost 1 yard in six carries and the
defense gave up four scoring drives of eight plays or more.

"I'm not blaming it on anything, because that's not my nature,
but we certainly didn't have the energy and enthusiasm we've had up
to this point," Miami coach Nick Saban said. "We just didn't look
like the same team out there, and I can't give you any reason
exactly why."

Despite a less-than-ideal itinerary, Kansas City (4-2) scored a
touchdown on the first series and never trailed. The Dolphins (2-4)
missed a chance to claim a share of the AFC East lead, instead
losing their third game in a row.

On Thursday, with some forecasters predicting a weekend
hurricane in Florida, the NFL moved up the scheduled Sunday kickoff
by 42 hours, leaving the Chiefs at an apparent disadvantage.

"We weren't really happy about it," Green said. "But we did
our job, we focused and we have to be pleased about that. The team
took a positive approach."

The Chiefs canceled practice Thursday, arrived in South Florida
early Friday afternoon following a three-hour flight and stretched
their legs at a hotel before heading to the stadium. They were
scheduled to leave right after the game and arrive in Kansas City
about 2 a.m., completing a 17-hour trip.

"Now we can go home, relax and watch a bunch of college games
and NFL games this weekend," tackle Willie Roaf said.

Miami's struggling secondary lost cornerback Sam Madison (hip)
and safety Tebucky Jones (pectoral) in the first half, and two
other defensive starters also limped to the sideline. Kansas City
took advantage, scoring on five consecutive possessions for a 30-13
lead.

"Physically, we got beat up out there," Saban said.


Sage Rosenfels stirred a potential quarterback controversy when
he replaced Frerotte with less than 3 minutes left. Rosenfels' only
pass was a 77-yard touchdown strike to Chris Chambers, who split
two defenders to score.

Kansas City's Larry Johnson rushed for 93 yards, and Priest
Holmes ran for 90 and two scores. Miami's Williams, meanwhile,
again saw limited duty in his second game following a one-year
retirement and four-game drug suspension. He has seven yards on 11
carries this season.

Rookie teammate Ronnie Brown carried eight times for 95 yards,
including a 65-yard touchdown on the first play of the second half
that briefly reduced Miami's deficit to 14-13. Kansas City answered
with a TD two plays later on a 35-yard run by Holmes.

Game notes
Miami WR Marty Booker left the game in the fourth quarter
with a twisted ankle. Also injured were DE Kevin Carter (calf) and
S Lance Schulters (thigh bruise). ... Dolphins LB Junior Seau
(calf) was inactive for the second game in a row. ... Chiefs
injuries included DE Jared Allen (groin strain), LB Derrick Johnson
(strained AC joint) and S Jerome Woods (right hamstring sprain).
None of the injuries was believed to be serious. ... Chiefs WR
Dante Hall made his first start of the season for injured Samie
Parker (knee). ... Dolphins T Stockar McDougle, who committed five
penalties last week, was benched and replaced by Vernon Carey. ...
Brown's touchdown was the longest run by a Miami rookie since 1977.

[Simply Red]

I feel like our guys need to drink plenty of Gatorade and if they do, we'll be fine.

[carcosa]

I feel like our guys need to drink plenty of Gatorade and if they do, we'll be fine.

Straight electrolytes, homie

[temper11]

Andy Reid and Bob Sutton have had an extra week to prepare. Bell will have 29 yards on the day, Brown will have 2 catches for 26 yards, and Big Ben will throw for 118 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT. Ford and Houston will combine for 4 sacks. Sorenson will also have a sack and a forced fumble on a safety blitz. Poe will scoop up the fumble and return it 12 yards for a TD. Alex will throw for 300 yards and 4 TD. Hill will have an 80 yard touchdown catch, a 76 yard punt return, and a 64 yard touchdown run. Kelce will have 2 TD catches, and Maclin 1. Final Score 42-6 Chiefs

Um... yes please.

[Marcellus]

Smith has better statistical numbers in poor weather games than Ben does.

[Halfcan]

I feel like the ice storm is a good thing. I feel like DT is coming to avenge us. Remember, He died in an ice storm. Perhaps this Sunday he is one of the football Gods.

Avenge us DT! Avenge us!

Such a sad day. :deevee:

[kcmaxwell]

Such a sad day. :deevee:

This was terrible. But way too depressing for the Irrational Optimism thread! But the DT link is worth an extra Safety!!

[Simply Red]

Denver D > Pittsburgh D - see what we did to them on Christmas.

[MotherfuckerJones]

We are actually healthy for a playoff game.

No we're not. We're missing valuable defensive and offensive players.

[Simply Red]

No we're not. We're missing valuable defensive and offensive players.

well at least March is playing.

[carcosa]

No we're not. We're missing valuable defensive and offensive players.

EAT SHIT BITCH

[Simply Red]

LOTS OF GOOD PODCASTS OUT THERE!

[cabletech94]

LOTS OF GOOD PODCASTS OUT THERE!

you seem nice.

CHIEEEEEEEEEEFS!!!!!

[kcmaxwell]

I see a gleam men! I see a gleam.

[kcmaxwell]

And just to catch em off guard, I see Sherman punching one in!

[Simply Red]

MVP of the game will be between Sorensen and C. Jones

[Simply Red]

Chiefs - 110 Pittsburgh - 9

Just got that feeling!

[St. Patty's Fire]

Chiefs - 110000 Pittsburgh - 0

Just got that feeling!

Fixed

[kcmaxwell]

Fixed

A little closer than I like, but the judges will allow it.

[Bigdaddy]

I want Ben to get raped live on National TV.With no lube.

[crazycoffey]

Me to my steeler fan buddies....

[SAUTO]

I feel like the ice storm is a good thing. I feel like DT is coming to avenge us. Remember, He died in an ice storm. Perhaps this Sunday he is one of the football Gods.

Avenge us DT! Avenge us!

FTR he didn't die in an ice storm.

[Kman34]

Anyone know if we are wearing the all red uniforms??? I love those...

[kcmaxwell]

Anyone know if we are wearing the all red uniforms??? I love those...

Not that I've heard, but that would be cool. I dig those too.

[RunKC]

That whole 9 game win streak and leading the NFL in sacks during that tenure is all bullshit.

Look at that cupcake schedule

[Simply Red]

Chiefs after dark, 2016 (progressively better)
at Pittsburgh L 43-14
at Denver W 30-27 ot
Oakland W 21-13
Denver W 33-10

[FringeNC]

In games in Dec. and Jan., Alex Smith has average about 8.5 yards per attempt compared to about 6.5 yards per attempt in games earlier in the season. Different offense for two reasons: Tyreek Hill and much better pass protection.

[carcosa]

We still might win!