Let's talk about the Baltimore Ravens

[Hammock Parties]

Right now, they are coming to Arrowhead, provided the Chiefs don't screw up the division title that has been handed to them on a silver platter.

The Ravens are a mirror image of Andy's Reid's Chiefs, circa 2013-2016.

1. Good running game.
2. Top 10 defense that forces a lot of turnovers.
3. Offense that isn't great, but is top 10 in points due to said turnovers.
4. Excellent special teams
5. Limited QB.

This is a bad matchup for the Chiefs for several reasons:

1. They have a very solid offensive line that has only allowed 26 sacks this year.

2. Alex Collins is a legitimate beast RB who gains tons of yards after contact.

3. The Ravens run defense is good, but their pass defense is really, really strong. They don't give up big plays, and they lead the league in interceptions.

4. Their return game and Justin Tucker are more than enough to turn the tide of a close game.

Despite the fact they were a joke for the first half of this season, I think the Ravens are a legit good team. They took the Steelers right down to the wire. They beat the shit out of a pretty good Lions team.

Worst of all for the Chiefs, they are hot. They're probably going to go into the playoffs having won 6 of their last 7.

And Joe Flacco is also getting hot. In his last four games, he's averaging 265 yards and 2 TD per game, with only one turnover.

In short, the Ravens have all the makings of a team that can give us that one and done we so hungrily crave this time of year.

I'll hang up and listen.

[Hammock Parties]

Holy fuck. LMAO

https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/2017/7/10/15943006/baltimore-ravens-defensive-scheme-amongst-the-leagues-best-nfl-patriots-bleacher-report-weddle-webb

One thing that has elevated Baltimore’s pass defense is Pees’ use of disguised coverages. It’s something every NFL team does to some degree, but the Ravens are especially good at showing one coverage pre-snap and then altering it as the defensive backs start to move.

Safeties Eric Weddle and Lardarius Webb are big parts of that disguise, as each can play both strong and free positions. And the addition of free-agent veteran safety Tony Jefferson will add additional wrinkles. Jefferson comes from an Arizona defense in which safeties are asked to play multiple positions and help with different disguised coverages.

Whether it’s an invert—where the quarterback expects a shallow cornerback and deep safety and gets the opposite—or a two-deep man coverage look that somehow shifts to Cover 2 zone after the snap, Pees’ disguise concepts are among the league’s most advanced and effective.

No less an expert than Bill Belichick has said that Pees, his defensive coordinator in New England from 2006-2009, does a "good job of keeping you off-balance."

"They’re not going to sit there in one thing all day," Belichick said last December, per Ryan Mink of BaltimoreRavens.com. "They’ve never done that. They’re going to change up the looks on you."

[DaneMcCloud]

The Ravens have beaten one team that has a winning record this season in the Detroit Lions.

They’re a mirage, just like the Chargers and Titans.

[Hammock Parties]

The Ravens have beaten one team that has a winning record this season in the Detroit Lions.

They’re a mirage, just like the Chargers and Titans.

The Chiefs have beaten two. ROFL

[DaneMcCloud]

The Chiefs have beaten two. ROFL

The Chiefs beat the top two teams in the NFL.

I don’t know why you’re laughing.

[Hammock Parties]

The Chiefs beat the top two teams in the NFL.


Well...you want to talk about mirages....there you go.

[ForeverChiefs58]

The Ravens have beaten one team that has a winning record this season in the Detroit Lions.

They’re a mirage, just like the Chargers and Titans.




https://youtu.be/zMRrNY0pxfM

[RunKC]

the Ravens are “hot” bc they beat shitty teams recently but the Chiefs aren’t. A little objectivity would be nice.

[Hammock Parties]

the Ravens are “hot” bc they beat shitty teams recently but the Chiefs aren’t. A little objectivity would be nice.

The Chiefs are definitely not hot. We're 2-4 in our last six, and lost to shitty teams instead of beating them.

You don't get to stamp a team "hot" because they suddenly strung two wins in a row together.

[RunKC]

Packers-no Rodgers
Texans-no Watson
Lions
Browns
Colts-no Luck

That sure is impressive! Oh and Flacco has been the worst QB in the league in terms of value. He’s been a shit QB and is costing that franchise a fortune.

[RINGLEADER]

The Chiefs are definitely not hot. We're 2-4 in our last six, and lost to shitty teams instead of beating them.

You don't get to stamp a team "hot" because they suddenly strung two wins in a row together.

The Raiders, Chargers, and Chiefs all controlled their own destiny two weeks ago. Now that is no longer the case.

Not sure that makes the Chiefs “hot” (whatever that means), but if they play the way they did the last two weeks they could beat anyone.

[Quesadilla Joe]

The Ravens aren't scary at all. Playoff Joe Flacco though...

[stevieray]

raiders will destroy us

good possibility the Chargers beat us.



I like our chances.

[wazu]

Would prefer it wasn’t the Ravens, but so be it. It’s the playoffs. You gotta beat good teams.

[tk13]

Can we just make a "GoChiefs Exaggerates How Great Our Next Opponent Is SUPERTHREAD" and be done with it?

[jjchieffan]

I wouldn't say that the Chiefs are a mirage. They certainly had an unexplicable collapse in the middle of the season, but they seem to have worked that out. The offense has been better in all phases the last 3 weeks. Alex has been playing well, Hunt has been running people over again, and the line has been playing better too. On the defense, Peter's is playing good again. Revised is an improvement as well, Ragland has became a force in helping to stop the run, and we have been getting pressure on the quarterbacks. But please, by all means, keep picking against the Chiefs. They seem to do much better when you are doubting them Clay.

[Hammock Parties]

Would prefer it wasn’t the Ravens, but so be it. It’s the playoffs. You gotta beat good teams.

Unfortunately for the Chiefs, the Ravens seem to have the combination of elements that is Chiefs kryptonite.

Sure hope I'm wrong!

[Deberg_1990]

Harbaugh would certainly know a few Andy Reid tendencies and tricks.

[Sassy Squatch]

Unfortunately for the Chiefs, the Ravens seem to have the combination of elements that is Chiefs kryptonite.

Sure hope I'm wrong!
No you don't. You've been outright rooting for us to lose games at times.

[Hammock Parties]

No you don't. You've been outright rooting for us to lose games at times.

I just hope that what is going to happen happens, so what should not happen will definitely not happen. So that what happens is what this franchise needs to happen. Which is the Mahomes thing. And that's happening!

I suppose there is a chance that something lucky might happen that prevents what is going to happen from not happening, but to me that happens to be something that would prevent what should be happening from not happening, and in order for the Mahomes thing to happen, THAT CANNOT HAPPEN.

So I root for the right thing to happen. And then we can all be happy.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Well...you want to talk about mirages....there you go.

Do you think the Ravens will beat the Chiefs if they meet in the playoffs? Yes or no?

[Easy 6]

Unfortunately for the Chiefs, the Ravens seem to have the combination of elements that is Chiefs kryptonite.

Sure hope I'm wrong!

Haggard and tired looking, go get a shave and wash your dirty ass

[Hammock Parties]

Do you think the Ravens will beat the Chiefs if they meet in the playoffs? Yes or no?

Absolutely. That team is our worst nightmare.

Thumbs up our ass11s. Thumbs up our ass11s.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

There is NOBODY we can't beat if we're clicking. If we're not Clicking we can lose to anybody. That simple.

[Trivers]

The version of the Ravens I watched tonight vs. Indy would not beat KC in KC.

[stevieray]

There is NOBODY we can't beat if we're clicking. If we're not Clicking we can lose to anybody. That simple.

Exactly what my 87 year old aunt said yesterday.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

The version of the Ravens I watched tonight vs. Indy would not beat KC in KC.

Nope... they were unimpressive to say the least. Credit them for stiffening up in the red zone, but they could not prevent a porous Colts offense from moving up and down the field. They weren't forcing turnovers either. Flacco is generally a 'meh' QB.

I think the Ravens are a solid, tough team. I'd respect them as a quality opponent, but I would not fear them in the slightest.

[New World Order]

The version of the Ravens I watched tonight vs. Indy would not beat KC in KC.

Agreed, but they almost beat Pitt at Pitt.

Flacco usually plays extremely well in the playoffs.

[Coochie liquor]

Can we just play the Sharters again? They seem to not be able to beat us!

[Easy 6]

The version of the Ravens I watched tonight vs. Indy would not beat KC in KC.

https://goo.gl/images/i3Jqk6

[Hammock Parties]

Flacco usually plays extremely well in the playoffs.

It took a Tom Brady comeback to take out playoff Joe Flacco the last time out.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201501100nwe.htm

The Ravens probably go to the SB if that doesn't happen.

Playoff Joe Flacco. Scary indeed.

[Hammock Parties]

Here's another thing to worry about: Jeremy Maclin has ALL the inside info on our offense.

This could be potentially disastrous. Maclin leaks the right intel to Dean Pees and we're up shit creek without a checkdown.

[DaneMcCloud]

Here's another thing to worry about: Jeremy Maclin has ALL the inside info on our offense.

This could be potentially disastrous. Maclin leaks the right intel to Dean Pees and we're up shit creek without a checkdown.

LMAO

[New World Order]

Here's another thing to worry about: Jeremy Maclin has ALL the inside info on our offense.

This could be potentially disastrous. Maclin leaks the right intel to Dean Pees and we're up shit creek without a checkdown.

ROFL

[Sassy Squatch]

LMAO like Maclin can tell them some magical key to stopping our offense. Stop Kelce, Hill, and Hunt. You win.

[tredadda]

I just hope that what is going to happen happens, so what should not happen will definitely not happen. So that what happens is what this franchise needs to happen. Which is the Mahomes thing. And that's happening!

I suppose there is a chance that something lucky might happen that prevents what is going to happen from not happening, but to me that happens to be something that would prevent what should be happening from not happening, and in order for the Mahomes thing to happen, THAT CANNOT HAPPEN.

So I root for the right thing to happen. And then we can all be happy.

Bottom line is one win and we are playoff bound. Barring an injury there is no chance Mahomes will start this year, and especially in the playoffs. Why not root for the Chiefs to win it all and enjoy the ride? If they do, great and if they don't then nothing new and we move on this off season with Mahomes.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Here's another thing to worry about: Jeremy Maclin has ALL the inside info on our offense.

This could be potentially disastrous. Maclin leaks the right intel to Dean Pees and we're up shit creek without a checkdown.

ROFL Don't be a dumbass,

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

The Ravens are so bad we can rest our starters.

[Hammock Parties]

LMAO like Maclin can tell them some magical key to stopping our offense. Stop Kelce, Hill, and Hunt. You win.

Remember when Gruden knew where Gannon was going with the ball?

[KC_Connection]

What difference does it really make whether they lose to Baltimore at home or get crushed at NE/Pitt the following week?

[Hammock Parties]

What difference does it really make whether they lose to Baltimore at home or get crushed at NE/Pitt the following week?

Do you really want to endure ANOTHER week of homers trying to fire themselves up against insurmountable odds?

I for one do not want to read "RYAN SHAZIER! WE CAN DO THIS!" 100 times.

[Ming the Merciless]

What difference does it really make whether they lose to Baltimore at home or get crushed at NE/Pitt the following week?

If we win against the Ravens and Lose to pitt/NE then Alex will be 3-5 in the playoffs

if we shart our pants against the gayvens, then alex will be 2-5 in the playoffs

so .375 - .286 = .089

so i guess to be precise the difference is 8.9%

[chiefzilla1501]

Anybody who saw the game today and is scared about their offense needs their head examined. Not impressive. Flacco is 2 seconds late on every read and not accurate. The entire offense is built around playaction and I'm not scared of Alex Collins given how we've played in run D lately.

The D... We will see. Really don't care what bellichick thinks given that he stroked off every coach from his tree. I'm sure he's said the same exact things about daboll, McDaniels, and any one of his rejects. The D is good but they're nothing special.

We can beat anybody unless we beat ourselves. The target is still Pitt and NE.

[The Franchise]

Remember when Gruden knew where Gannon was going with the ball?

That’s a coach....not a WR. Jesus Christ. This is stupid even for you.

[Best22]

Why the doom and gloom? The sooner we lose, the sooner Alex is gone...I thought that's what you guys wanted?

Today, the Ravens nearly choked away a must win game at home against the Colts. Neither the Chiefs or Ravens are expected to contend for the Superbowl, but both teams are capable of playing at a high level.

[Hammock Parties]

That’s a coach....not a WR. Jesus Christ. This is stupid even for you.

Oh, I'm not suggesting a total offensive meltdown, though.

But if Maclin hits on two or three things that changes two or three plays...or even one big game-changing play...that can be the difference.

The guy has been steeped in Andy Reid offense for almost his entire career. He knows a few things.

[TribalElder]

Last playoff game I went to was the Ravens beating us at home

[MMXcalibur]

The AFC North gives the Chiefs problems every single time.
I expect a Ravens win where shitty Joe Flacco turns into a quarterbacking legend once he enters Arrowhead.

We all will want to die.

[TribalElder]

I think Revis has plans on going to Pittsburgh and turning their lights out

[Hammock Parties]

I expect a Ravens win where shitty Joe Flacco turns into a quarterbacking legend once he enters Arrowhead.


Fun fact: Joe Flacco is undefeated against the Kansas City Chiefs.

[carcosa]

I think Revis has plans on going to Pittsburgh and turning their lights out

HEL Lyah

[Best22]

Fun fact: Joe Flacco is undefeated against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The last time the Ravens came to Arrowhead they played their worst game of the season

[Chiefs=Champions]

Some people act badly because they've had a bad life, or have been mistreated - but then some of them are just jerks.

[TwistedChief]

Clay is here trolling at perhaps his best. He spins a story about how the Ravens are putting up 2013-2016-Chiefs-like stats and even throws in a little gem about Flacco looking like a prime Alex Smith with 265yds 2tds and limiting turnovers. And this is a team we should be afraid of. Because those Andy Reid teams annihilated the NFL when it was playoff time.

This is one of my favorite threads ever.

[Hammock Parties]

The last time the Ravens came to Arrowhead they played their worst game of the season

And won. ROFL

[NJChiefsFan]

Do you really want to endure ANOTHER week of homers trying to fire themselves up against insurmountable odds?

I for one do not want to read "RYAN SHAZIER! WE CAN DO THIS!" 100 times.

While you were completely wrong about the Raiders/Chargers games, I do agree that the Ravens are the least favorable matchup of all the potential wildcard opponents.

However a bad Colts team was 1 or 2 plays away from tying or even winning the game today. And that's in a primetime game at home where the playoffs were on the line. If them taking a division rival like PIT down to the wire counts as a feather in their cap, then certainly a crap non-division team like the Colts taking BAL down to the wire counts as a feather out of their cap. They are plenty beatable.

[Hammock Parties]

This is a team we should be afraid of. Because those Andy Reid teams annihilated the NFL when it was playoff time.


I seem to remember one of those Andy Reid teams absolutely thrashing a 4 seed on the road in a playoff appearance.

[Best22]

And won. ROFL

vs Crennel and Scott's 2012 clown show

[Hammock Parties]

vs Crennel and Scott's 2012 clown show

Alex Smith has never beaten Joe Flacco.

The Kansas City Chiefs have never beaten Joe Flacco.

Are you sweating yet?

[Best22]

Alex Smith has never beaten Joe Flacco.

The Kansas City Chiefs have never beaten Joe Flacco.

Are you sweating yet?

I just hope the Ravens aren't as good as the Chargers. That team dominated us. We had no chance vs Rivers and Bosa...

[TwistedChief]

I seem to remember one of those Andy Reid teams absolutely thrashing a 4 seed on the road in a playoff appearance.

Haha! And now you have decided to count the Brian Hoyer debacle as a legitimate playoff win! Up until this point, you had asteriked that entire game as an anomaly that only reflected our inability to win a real playoff game against a real team with a real QB!

World, let it be known: Clay has recognized an Alex Smith playoff victory!

Earth: you may keep on spinning.

[Red Dawg]

I have no faith in us. Flacco knows how to turn it on in the playoffs and is a proven winner in the post season. Game could go either way.

[Best22]

I have no faith in us. Flacco knows how to turn it on in the playoffs and is a proven winner in the post season. Game could go either way.

Everybody would pick the Ravens to win it would be a really good win for the Chiefs

[Willie Lanier]

I have no faith in us. Flacco knows how to turn it on in the playoffs and is a proven winner in the post season. Game could go either way.

Flacco is hot garbage

[BryanBusby]

Shut down Alex Collins and you beat the Ravens. That's all you gotta do.

[Passepartout]

If you ask me they are the X Factor of the playoffs.

[Hammock Parties]

Shut down Alex Collins and you beat the Ravens. That's all you gotta do.

Didn't work today.

[lewdog]

If you ask me they are the X Factor of the playoffs.

Lots of guys on Meth huh?

[chiefzilla1501]

If you ask me they are the X Factor of the playoffs.

If x factor means best wild card team, I suppose. Though I'd give that to Carolina. If I had an x factor it would be minnesota or Jacksonville. Far more consistent with a power offense. Much better defense. Not on the top of my list for kc matchups.i just can't see them stringing two straight playoff wins together

[chiefzilla1501]

Didn't work today.

The colts couldn't even stop bootsy Collins if they tried

[TrickyNicky]

Has Dadi or Eligwe seen much playing time? If they aren't starting in Denver along with Mahomes, then fuck this franchise. That's what I'm looking forward to.

[Hammock Parties]

The colts couldn't even stop bootsy Collins if they tried

He had 51 yards.

[philfree]

If you ask me they are the X Factor of the playoffs.

I think the Chiefs are the X Factor in this years playoffs. With the mid season slump the Chiefs have pretty much been written off. The Ds better and we still have Hill, Hunt and Kelce. Chiefs have been written off though.

[Why Not?]

He had 51 yards.

And I think less than that last week against the Browns. Two games against the Browns and the Colts, less than 100 yards rushing total. Kind of works against your point that he's a beast.

Look, the Chiefs are very capable of pulling a, well, Chiefs vs anybody at anytime, especially in the playoffs. But the Ravens are meh. Rember this post when we beat them by double digits in 3 weeks. And I am far from a homer. As a matter of fact, I think we get pasted in the divisional round. But we'll crush Baltimore. Book it

[KC_Connection]

Do you really want to endure ANOTHER week of homers trying to fire themselves up against insurmountable odds?

I for one do not want to read "RYAN SHAZIER! WE CAN DO THIS!" 100 times.
Alex is not going to be around next year whether they win the Baltimore playoff game or not. I'd rather just see them play at NE/Pitt and get it reaffirmed for all of those people why they are getting rid of him.

[Hammock Parties]

And I think less than that last week against the Browns. Two games against the Browns and the Colts, less than 100 yards rushing total. Kind of works against your point that he's a beast.


You clearly haven't watched him play.

This post is akin to what idiots were posting about Kareem Hunt earlier this year. They're similarly talented.

[Dartgod]

Unfortunately for the Chiefs, the Ravens seem to have the combination of elements that is Chiefs kryptonite.

Sure hope I'm wrong!

The hell you you do. I know as well as everyone else here that you are DYING for the Chiefs to lose in the playoffs in spectacular fashion.

Fucking phony fan.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Same dumbfuck bullshit that was frightened of the Faid and Chuggers

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Chargers are a better team than them and we packed their shit in....TWICE

[Why Not?]

You clearly haven't watched him play.

This post is akin to what idiots were posting about Kareem Hunt earlier this year. They're similarly talented.

Yeah I tend to not watch guys on my fantasy team. Collins is a decent back. He's not a top ten guy. I'd take Kareem Hunt over him any day of the week and so would every NFL GM. His own coaching staff won't even give him the ball 20x's a game. He should have gotten 30 carries today in a bad weather game. But no, Harbaugh and friends have to give all 9 of their running backs play. We'll steam roll Baltimore and Collins won't do shit. I'll await your humble recognition on January 6th

[KCrockaholic]

Read mirror image of the Chiefs 2013-16, and stopped. No, they aren't. Can they beat the Chiefs sure, they could. But out of Baltimore, Tennessee, Buffalo, I honestly am not too worried about any of them in Arrowhead in a playoff game.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Collins is average as fuck. Their defense has feasted on shit teams. Absolute dogshit teams.

[Easy 6]

Has Dadi or Eligwe seen much playing time? If they aren't starting in Denver along with Mahomes, then **** this franchise. That's what I'm looking forward to.

Tricky Nicky wow, where in the hell have you been?

You make cdcox and trndobird look like they just wandered off somewhere for a few minutes

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

All this team needed is for our D to step up and its beginning to do that . I think Revis just might have been a big addition. If you noticed the last two weeks we have been able to put more in the box and get pressure and Ragland is stuffing the run now.

The Ravens will be a cake walk.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Didn't Clay pick us to lose to Oakland and the Chargers also the last 2 weeks?

So mark us down for at least one playoff victory . . . .

[MAG]

Rapistberger dropped 500 yards on these bums. I'm not scared.

[TrickyNicky]

Tricky Nicky wow, where in the hell have you been?

You make cdcox and trndobird look like they just wandered off somewhere for a few minutes

I've been lurking. Tis the season to bitch about the Chiefs. Nice to see some things stay the same.

PS when you find a bottle of vodka in the freezer and you still have to wrap Christmas presents? Don't ask questions. Just crack it open and take a shot for every present you finish.

[Mav]

Collins is average as fuck. Their defense has feasted on shit teams. Absolute dogshit teams.



Well what do you expect? This is the same mongrel that swore up and down the Kyle Orton led Bills would beat the Chiefs. He lives for this stuff.


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[tmax63]

The Chiefs kinda need to win today before they start sweating the Ravens.

[fredflintrock]

Lots of guys on Meth huh?

Comedy freaking GOLD right here

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Only a complete cuck would be scared of Baltimore

[ARROW2]

Only a complete cuck would be scared of Baltimore

Are you really scared of michael Bivins rushing the passer?

[Reerun_KC]

the Ravens are “hot” bc they beat shitty teams recently but the Chiefs aren’t. A little objectivity would be nice.


We smoked the month of November.

[Kman34]

Watched the whole game yesterday... not worried about a team who couldn’t put away the Colts till late in the 4th quarter...

[Reerun_KC]

Watched the whole game yesterday... not worried about a team who couldn’t put away the Colts till late in the 4th quarter...



Yeah either am I. Teams that struggle against teams like the colts, giants, bills, jets etc.

Nothing to be worried about.

[Reerun_KC]

I want Baltimore at home. Then a trip to Pittsburgh, then to curb stomp NE at Foxboro.


That’s the dream path scenario.

[cabletech94]

I want Baltimore at home. Then a trip to Pittsburgh, then to curb stomp NE at Foxboro.


That’s the dream path scenario.

couldn't agree more. pick up harrison= CHAMPIONSHIP.

[Mama Hip Rockets]

And Joe Flacco is also getting hot. In his last four games, he's averaging 265 yards and 2 TD per game, with only one turnover.


It's hard to take you seriously when you bash Alex Smith incessantly and then say this.

[Best22]

The idea of Flacco winning a Superbowl was a joke in 2012

The idea of Alex Smith winning the Superbowl in 2017 is a joke...

Let's f***ing go!

[Hammock Parties]

Ravens improve to #1 defense.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSKQAuWUQAAl11w.jpg

As I said in the other thread, they're allowing 77 rushing yards per game over the last eight weeks.

They've shut out THREE teams. This is going to be like going up against a brick wall. We need MVP Alex.

[MahiMike]

Ravens are getting hot at the right time and they do scare me. That being said, I think we match up ok against them.

[JoeyChuckles]

This is going to be like going up against a brick wall.

Yeah, but we've got a guy that can run right around that brick wall rather than going straight through it. Can their smashing defense stay with the fastest man in the league?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

We'll beat the Ravens cocks clean off. Not worried.

[Hammock Parties]

Yeah, but we've got a guy that can run right around that brick wall rather than going straight through it. Can their smashing defense stay with the fastest man in the league?

#2 pass defense by DVOA
#2 in QB rating allowed
#1 in INTs
#5 in YPA allowed

This is a really, really good defense.

[OnTheWarpath15]

This is like fucking Groundhog Day around here.

Team X is a great matchup for us, they haven't beat anyone, they suck at X, Y and Z...we're gonna curbstomp them.

And so on...

How's that turned out?


Some of y'all act like you know with 100% certainty which Chiefs team is gonna show up. It's like you haven't watched this team all season.

[Hammock Parties]

Scary dude.

http://prod.images.ravens.clubs.nflcdn.com/image-web/NFL/CDA/data/deployed/prod/RAVENS/assets/images/imported/BAL/photos/clubimages/2017/12-December/tempPractice122717sh011web--nfl_mezz_1280_1024.jpg?width=960&height=720

[Hammock Parties]

https://www.reddit.com/r/ravens/comments/7mfrb0/would_you_rather_play_jaguars_or_chiefs_in_the/

Would you rather play Jaguars or Chiefs in the Wild Card Round?

Chiefs 100%. The Chiefs haven't looked great over the 2nd half of the season. I think our offense can move the ball on them and I think we can cover their offense decently.

Jags are the better team, I’m a firm believer in beat the best to be the best so Jags it is, jags - patriots - steelers would be playing/beating the best in the AFC

.the Jags scare the shit out of me. If I were to choose, I would go with KC. I’m pretty confident we can beat the chiefs if our offense holds up, I know we can beat the Steelers, and personally, I always look forward to facing the Patriots.

I would say the Chiefs just because of how scary Jacksonville can get at times(like they were vs our team). Against KC I feel we can move the ball and I feel we could shut down Hunt for a minimal game.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Obviously they'd rather play us. The Jags shit on them in London like 44-7.

[Hammock Parties]

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can hear you all now: “But the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ravens</a> offense....”<br><br>Oh, you mean the offense that has averaged nearly 30 PPG since week 8 while Flacco maintains the leagues longest active streak without an INT? That offense?<br><br>Don’t @ me! <a href="https://t.co/Ss9W76fewb">https://t.co/Ss9W76fewb</a></p>&mdash; Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBillick/status/946488274348072961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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[TLO]

Obviously they'd rather play us. The Jags shit on them in London like 44-7.

Exactly

[Easy 6]

Watched the whole game yesterday... not worried about a team who couldn’t put away the Colts till late in the 4th quarter...

This... its sad watching Clay pimp them

[Hammock Parties]

This... its sad watching Clay pimp them

You pimp a team that lost to the Giants.

Stay in your lane.

[NJChiefsFan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“They’re a dark horse team that maybe could go all the way.”<br><br>The 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravens</a> are reminding <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBillick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBillick</a> of 2012 ��<br><br>��: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlaybook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlaybook</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZTAjJ4N5e">pic.twitter.com/VZTAjJ4N5e</a></p>&mdash; NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/946440621396434944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can hear you all now: “But the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ravens</a> offense....”<br><br>Oh, you mean the offense that has averaged nearly 30 PPG since week 8 while Flacco maintains the leagues longest active streak without an INT? That offense?<br><br>Don’t @ me! <a href="https://t.co/Ss9W76fewb">https://t.co/Ss9W76fewb</a></p>&mdash; Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBillick/status/946488274348072961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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LOL come on now. Using Bellick is like using Cowher to support something about PIT.

I'm a jaded enough Chiefs fan to think anyone can beat them in a playoff game with anything capable of happening in the game. But propping up BAL like a team that can go all the way is a joke. They are not going through the AFC.

[Hammock Parties]

They almost beat Pittsburgh.

I wouldn't sleep on them. They have arguably the best defense in the playoffs.

[RunKC]

They almost beat Pittsburgh.


Uh so did the Chiefs.

[NJChiefsFan]

They almost beat Pittsburgh.

I wouldn't sleep on them. They have arguably the best defense in the playoffs.

They almost beat Pittsburgh. They also almost lost to IND. If it works one way it works the other.

[Hammock Parties]

Uh so did the Chiefs.

The Chiefs never had a lead in that game after the first quarter.

Baltimore was up by double digits.

Bit different.

[Easy 6]

You pimp a team that lost to the Giants.

Stay in your lane.

I own this road, and I'll swerve around in any damn lane I want

Hoping 'your' team loses is some incredibly miserable shit

[NJChiefsFan]

I own this road, and I'll swerve around in any damn lane I want

Hoping 'your' team loses is some incredibly miserable shit

Plenty of fans pick and chose when to emotionally care about their team. Of course there is also a name for those fans. Sadly a few of them on this site have turned themselves into that to make a point about QBs.

[Hammock Parties]

Plenty of fans pick and chose when to emotionally care about their team.

I emotionally checked out when the trade was announced.

I'm supposed to fake it because we won 9 games?

[Nixhex]

Some interesting facts about the Ravens

Playoff teams or teams in playoff contention that the Ravens have played this year:

Steelers 2x
Titans
Jaguars
Vikings

The Ravens did not win any of these games. They lost by a combined total of 156-90. The Jags game obviously skews this number.

Other teams the Ravens have played

Bengals - 32nd ranked offense
Browns - 2x - 27th ranked offense
Raiders with EJ Manuel at QB - 19th ranked offense
Bears - lost this game in Baltimore - 30th ranked offense
Dolphins - 28th ranked offense
Packers - 25th ranked offense
Texans without D. Watson - 18th ranked offense
Lions - 13th ranked offense
Colts - 31st ranked offense

That is a schedule made for a great defensive year. While I think their defense is solid it is not as great as most think it is. I think the Chiefs while they have had their ups and downs this season have a pretty good shot at beating the Ravens in Arrowhead.

[Chiefnj2]

This is like ****ing Groundhog Day around here.

Team X is a great matchup for us, they haven't beat anyone, they suck at X, Y and Z...we're gonna curbstomp them.

And so on...

How's that turned out?


Some of y'all act like you know with 100% certainty which Chiefs team is gonna show up. It's like you haven't watched this team all season.

The only thing giving me hope is (a) the offense has looked much better since Nagy took over playcalling in the Jets game, and (b) the defense has looked a little better since Revis joined.

I still want the Bengals to win and KC to play Tennessee.

[OnTheWarpath15]

The only thing giving me hope is (a) the offense has looked much better since Nagy took over playcalling in the Jets game, and (b) the defense has looked a little better since Revis joined.

I still want the Bengals to win and KC to play Tennessee.

This is the only possible matchup that I would be overly confident about.

Tennessee is a trainwreck.

[NJChiefsFan]

I emotionally checked out when the trade was announced.

I'm supposed to fake it because we won 9 games?

I was furious when the trade happened too. I have no problem with negativity or doom and gloom. That post really is for anyone who simply won't watch if the players they want are not on the roster.

My issue with you is that KC has done everything we have asked for. They drafted the right QB when he came around. Would you rather have a known in Carr or Mahomes potential? I have every reason to trust they will move Mahomes in when they should, so I don't see how rooting against them is in any way necessary. Your joy in doing so certainly isn't necessary outside of getting attention.

[Pablo]

Some of y'all act like you know with 100% certainty which Chiefs team is gonna show up. It's like you haven't watched this team all season.This is the only thing that gives me hope for the playoffs. We might get the ass-kicking version of our team and rattle off a legit run to the SB.

Or, we could be completely punked by Baltimore, at home, again. No clue what team we'll get. Hoping for the first version.

[Marcellus]

This is the only possible matchup that I would be overly confident about.

Tennessee is a trainwreck.

I'm in complete relax mode. We get bounced immediately and Smiths bags are on the curb by the time I leave Arrowhead.

We win and we get some more bonus football and a little excitement thinking about what if, just what if we could win 2 more games?

[Best22]

The Chiefs never had a lead in that game after the first quarter.

Baltimore was up by double digits.

Bit different.

Baltimore choked a big lead vs. Pittsburgh and then almost choked the game away against the Colts.

Wow

[OnTheWarpath15]

I'm in complete relax mode. We get bounced immediately and Smiths bags are on the curb by the time I leave Arrowhead.

We win and we get some more bonus football and a little excitement thinking about what if, just what if we could win 2 more games?

Pretty much how I am as well. Just find it funny how some of these guys say the same shit every January regardless of the matchup.

[Hammock Parties]

Gonna be tough to run on these guys.

If we beat the Bengals and play you, expect:

Lots of 3-5 man rushes/blitzes.

Most likely will be in a dime look with Levine and Weddle providing bracket coverage on hill with Humphrey shadowing him.

Will probably use Jefferson and Mosley to try and contain Kelce.

Good luck running against our front.

[RunKC]

I want Veach to emulate the Ravens draft strategy. They’ve done a terrific job beefing up their front 7 with talented players and that’s why they’re good.

[Best22]

Gonna be tough to run on these guys.

Good quarterbacks don't need a run game to win in the playoffs

Time for Smith to shine

[raybec 4]

Gonna be tough to run on these guys.

Because their fans think so?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

They almost beat Pittsburgh.

I wouldn't sleep on them. They have arguably the best defense in the playoffs.

Dumbfuck. They've beaten no one.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

The Chiefs never had a lead in that game after the first quarter.

Baltimore was up by double digits.

Bit different.

So, even worse....they choked a lead away. Some defense...

[Pasta Little Brioni]

44 points alowed to Jax. Defense raped by a lesser Pitt offense. Paper tigers.

[jaa1025]

The Ravens defense scares me the most. They do exactly the thing that gave Smith fits during the middle of the season and that is disguising defenses. They are the best in the NFL at it. Their offense doesn't scare me at all though. Low scoring game.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

It's a win win anyway. Chiefs are a dangerous team capable of a run. Lose and it's Mahomes time.

[Pablo]

It's a win win anyway. Chiefs are a dangerous team capable of a run. Lose and it's Mahomes time.Yep. I can't get too mad at any situation that transpires. If we get fisted by Baltimore again it'll just cement the Smith era and we're on to a bright, beautiful future.

If we win one then we can win two. Easy watching this year.

[Best22]

Yep. I can't get too mad at any situation that transpires. If we get fisted by Baltimore again it'll just cement the Smith era and we're on to a bright, beautiful future.

If we win one then we can win two. Easy watching this year.

Yep. If we beat Baltimore, then we not only finally won consecutive division titles, we also win our first HOME playoff game since 1993

Then kick off the Mahomes era

A lot to look forward to, even in this season

[smithandrew051]

Yep. If we beat Baltimore, then we not only finally won consecutive division titles, we also win our first HOME playoff game since 1993

Then kick off the Mahomes era

A lot to look forward to, even in this season

This.

The Chiefs are a lot easier to watch this year if you accept that we aren’t a finished product.

We’re a nice young team. The best is yet to come.

[RJ]

The Ravens are my "other team". Whenever Chiefs and Ravens play, I root for the team that I think is better. This time, I think the Chiefs are better......but not by much. Like a lot of teams, Ravens are generally about as good as the competition. Yeah, they looked like crap against Indy, but Steelers were lucky to beat them by 1 at home. If Ravens had Jimmy Smith I'd probably give them the edge. They were better when rookie Marlon Humphrey wasn't carrying as much of a load. But they don't, so Chiefs by less than a field goal.

This assumes of course that the Ravens get by Bengals this week, which is no gimme. AJ Green has their number and might decide to finish his season with a bang.

[Why Not?]

This assumes of course that the Chiefs get by Bengals this week, which is no gimme. AJ Green has their number and might decide to finish his season with a bang.

Especially considering all of the Chiefs players will be in Denver. Not sure it ends in anyway other than the league awarding a win to the Bengals.

[RJ]

Especially considering all of the Chiefs players will be in Denver. Not sure it ends in anyway other than the league awarding a win to the Bengals.

Fixed that, thanks. But yeah, I could see the season ending for both teams with a loss to the Bengals, even with the Chiefs in Denver. I mean.....Chiefs, right?

[Why Not?]

Fixed that, thanks. But yeah, I could see the season ending for both teams with a loss to the Bengals, even with the Chiefs in Denver. I mean.....Chiefs, right?

Lol. Just busting your chops

[stevieray]

This.

The Chiefs are a lot easier to watch this year if you accept that we aren’t a finished product.

We’re a nice young team. The best is yet to come.

This is why I never got the gloom and doom, things once again are shaping up nicely.

[Chiefnj2]

I want a trip to the AFC Championship game for the sake of guys like Tamba and DJ. Such great mentors when you compare them to guys like Harrison.

[RunKC]

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[Pasta Little Brioni]

I'M STILL waiting for someone to post an impressive win that they had....

[Pasta Little Brioni]

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Exactly. They are the 2010 Chiefs

[NJChiefsFan]

I'M STILL waiting for someone to post an impressive win that they had....

Does almost beating PIT count?.....

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Does almost beating PIT count?.....

Shitting Their pants and pissing a lead away does indeed not count. Elite defense my ass. They are San Diego lite.

[ARROW2]

Shitting Their pants and pissing a lead away does indeed not count. Elite defense my ass. They are San Diego lite.



Fuck those arrogant punks. I wanna kick they asses!!!!

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Fuck those arrogant punks. I wanna kick they asses!!!!

They've gotta get by the Bungles first. Indy was a fight for them, so they may be in trouble.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Well...you want to talk about mirages....there you go.

Is it also a mirage that they're 32-10 in their last 42?

It would seem a little more likely that their rut was the mirage.

[ARROW2]

They've gotta get by the Bungles first. Indy was a fight for them, so they may be in trouble.

Yeah, saw them running the length of the field like they won the AFCCG after stopping the colts in the red zone.....FUCK THOSE GUYS!!!! I still remember them swaggering in dancing and shit with Eric Berry staring at them.....I want those bitches.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I won't be surprised at all if Cincy wins Sunday...

[Hammock Parties]

Is it also a mirage that they're 32-10 in their last 42?

It would seem a little more likely that their rut was the mirage.

The early-season team was a mirage. We haven't seen that team since. Not firing on all cylinders like that.

The team that beat the Chargers and Raiders is more more in tune with Andy Reid's past Chiefs teams. Good running game, defense kicking ass, QB contributing a touchdown, not turning the ball over, and not doing much else.

Is that good enough to win in the postseason? It wasn't the last two times out.

[NJChiefsFan]

The early-season team was a mirage. We haven't seen that team since. Not firing on all cylinders like that.

The team that beat the Chargers and Raiders is more more in tune with Andy Reid's past Chiefs teams. Good running game, defense kicking ass, QB contributing a touchdown, not turning the ball over, and not doing much else.

Is that good enough to win in the postseason? It wasn't the last two times out.

If Wilson had caught that ball on Sunday we would have had like 5 30+ yard passes. That's pretty close to what we saw early in the year. The run game isn't quite as explosive but better than it was for that slump.

[Hammock Parties]

If Wilson had caught that ball on Sunday we would have had like 5 30+ yard passes. That's pretty close to what we saw early in the year. The run game isn't quite as explosive but better than it was for that slump.

Five field goals. Against the 28th ranked defense.

I don't think we'll see that team again. And this is ignoring what happened against the Chargers with the passing game, which was ALL under 10 yards except for one pass.

[arrwheader]

All this talk about the Ravens. Well they are a choke job away plus a few other easy things to happen to where A. We don't play them or B. They miss the playoffs entirely.

Based on the way they have played i'm not convinced we will even play them and because I am so unsure of their playoff path if at all i do not fear them.

[Hammock Parties]

Based on the way they have played i'm not convinced we will even play them and because I am so unsure of their playoff path if at all i do not fear them.

They have the same record as us. The only reason roles aren't reversed is because they play in a division with the #2 seed.

[Coogs]

Since week 2 was over, we are 0-1 against playoff teams, and 7-5 against non playoff teams.

[stevieray]

Since week 2 was over, we are 0-1 against playoff teams, and 7-5 against non playoff teams.

and?

[pugsnotdrugs19]

The defense is better than it was during the first 5 weeks. Can't forget that.

[Hammock Parties]

Since week 2 was over, we are 0-1 against playoff teams, and 7-5 against non playoff teams.

http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/dictionary/graphics/ahsd/jpg/ASmira-r.jpg

[RaidersOftheCellar]

The Chiefs were up 26-0 vs the Raiders. Of course a Reid team is going to get conservative in that situation. Probably could've hung 40. They've averaged 31/game over the last 4 with a balanced attack and plenty of big plays. The offense is just fine and the D is the best it's been this year.

They still don't have the line play (on O or D) to make me confident about beating a really good team in the playoffs, but there's a chance.

[stevieray]

The defense is better than it was during the first 5 weeks. Can't forget that.

How many points per game since Nagy took over play calling?

...that move saved our season.

Major props to Reid.

[Coogs]

and?

Nothing really. Just don't think bashing on the Ravens schedule makes us a lock to send them home. Week 1 and 2 was a long time ago.

[MAG]

we're going to beat the crap out of these losers

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Five field goals. Against the 28th ranked defense.

I don't think we'll see that team again. And this is ignoring what happened against the Chargers with the passing game, which was ALL under 10 yards except for one pass.

29 points is elite level scoring buffoon

[arrwheader]

They have the same record as us. The only reason roles aren't reversed is because they play in a division with the #2 seed.

My point was we could very easily be playing another team instead of them and also they could still miss the playoffs entirely so not worried about this team yet.

If they lose and the bills or tenn win we don’t play them. I see this as very likely to happen as they have a division matchup and they just struggled mightily with the colts. If they lose and both the above teams win then they miss entirely.

The only thing that would worry me about this team is AFC North cheap shot football. We may lose a few players after this game but I guess meh, it will get us ready for Pitt if that happens.

[Hammock Parties]

29 points is elite level scoring buffoon

With the way Miami was turning the ball over it would be hard NOT to score 29.

The Ravens don't turn it over like that. Quite the opposite, in fact.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

All Baltimore does us feast off fluke turnovers. The Chiefs don't turn it over. Uh oh..

[Hammock Parties]

All Baltimore does us feast off fluke turnovers. The Chiefs don't turn it over. Uh oh..

They did last year in the playoffs. ROFL

[Chiefnj2]

Shocker, Clay is rooting against the Chiefs in the playoffs. And, he's rooting for a rookie QB he wanted nothing to do with prior to the draft.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

They did last year in the playoffs. ROFL

Cherry picking again? The only decent offense the Ravens played ALL season racked up OVER 500 yards. KC has a better offense than that team this year too.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Flacco has played a soft schedule and had a tough time against the good pass defenses this year. His recent streak of playing well has mostly to do with the quality of teams.

If he goes off on us at home then Sutton deserves to be canned.

[Best22]

If the Chiefs were built like the Ravens, Clay would be showing how pathetic Flaccos numbers are, how weak the schedule was, and how their 4th seeded opponent "heated up" late with wins of 26-15, 30-13, and 29-13, while we struggled 23-16 with a measly Colts team.

[Hammock Parties]

If the Chiefs were built like the Ravens, Clay would be showing how pathetic Flaccos numbers are, how weak the schedule was, and how their 4th seeded opponent "heated up" late with wins of 26-15, 30-13, and 29-13, while we struggled 23-16 with a measly Colts team.

No.

I wouldn't care.

Because we would have a QB who had already proven he could get it done in the postseason.

If the Chiefs had a QB like this, EVERYONE would be a homer.

Since 2008:

https://i.imgur.com/0oZuZJu.jpg

[Best22]

Flacco threw for over 3800 yards in 2012, along with 22 TD and 10 INT (Won SB)

In 2014 Flacco threw for nearly 4,000 yards, along with 27 TD and 12 INT (Lost Divisional 31-35)


This year, he doesn't even have 3000. He only has 16 TD and 12 INT (TBD)

Both of his "hot" years, he threw for good numbers in the regular season. Same with 2010 (Lost Divisional). His 2008 run (Lost AFCCG) was all defense

[Hammock Parties]

Flacco threw for over 3800 yards in 2012, along with 22 TD and 10 INT (Won SB)

In 2014 Flacco threw for nearly 4,000 yards, along with 27 TD and 12 INT (Lost Divisional 31-35)


This year, he doesn't even have 3000. He only has 16 TD and 12 INT (TBD)

Both of his "hot" years, he threw for good numbers in the regular season. Same with 2010 (Lost Divisional). His 2008 run (Lost AFCCG) was all defense

If Flacco throws for 250 yards and 2 TD Sunday he will have 1,900 yards and 12 TD/4 INT in his last 8 games.

He's getting hot at the right time.

[RunKC]

If Flacco throws for 250 yards and 2 TD Sunday he will have 1,900 yards and 12 TD/4 INT in his last 8 games.

He's getting hot at the right time.

Propping up a shit QB. Sad even for you

[The Franchise]

If Flacco throws for 250 yards and 2 TD Sunday he will have 1,900 yards and 12 TD/4 INT in his last 8 games.

He's getting hot at the right time.

.

Over the last six weeks Alex is 15th in TDs and 15th in QB rating. 14th in YPA.

Average Alex has returned.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSPCiHaVwAEk_GN.jpg:large


Where's Flacco compared to Smith on the chart you posted?

[Hammock Parties]

He's neck and neck with our good buddy!

Alex Smith = Joe Flacco!

[Hammock Parties]

Essentially, if the Chargers leapfrog the Titans, we have the least hot QB going into the AFC Playoffs.

I mean, why not?

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Essentially, if the Chargers leapfrog the Titans, we have the least hot QB going into the AFC Playoffs.

I mean, why not?

LOL. I know this is your schtick, but I think even you would have to admit that Smith's numbers should have been better in recent weeks. Off the top of my head, I remember a Hunt TD ruled incomplete because the nose of the ball touched the ground, a Hill catch that should've been ruled a TD, dropped TDs by Kelce and Harris, and a likely TD bomb dropped by Wilson.

It's rare that an NFL receiver drops a pass that hits them squarely in the hands or chest, but it seems to happen fairly regularly with the Chiefs.

[BlackOp]

Essentially, if the Chargers leapfrog the Titans, we have the least hot QB going into the AFC Playoffs.

I mean, why not?

I'll be shocked if both LA teams dont make the play-offs...

[Hammock Parties]

LOL. I know this is your schtick, but I think even you would have to admit that Smith's numbers should have been better in recent weeks. Off the top of my head, I remember a Hunt TD ruled incomplete because the nose of the ball touched the ground, a Hill catch that should've been ruled a TD, dropped TDs by Kelce and Harris, and a likely TD bomb dropped by Wilson.

It's rare that an NFL receiver drops a pass that hits them squarely in the hands or chest, but it seems to happen fairly regularly with the Chiefs.

Oh yeah man. It only happens to the Chiefs. And not other teams.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Oh yeah man. It only happens to the Chiefs. And not other teams.

So you think Flacco has had that many bad luck plays and/or TD drops in the last few weeks? For some reason I doubt it. But feel free to prove me wrong.

You know what else never happens to other teams? Losing to Brady or Roethlisberger in the playoffs. Only Alex Smith does that. ROFL

[rockymtnchief]

http://www.nfl.com/m/share?p=%2Fvideos%2Fatlanta-falcons%2F0ap3000000898994%2FSuper-Bowl-percentages-for-every-team-in-the-playoff-hunt

NFL.com gives KC a 1.4% chance of winning the Super Bowl and a 1.8% chance to Baltimore. :#

[Hammock Parties]

So you think Flacco has had that many bad luck plays and/or TD drops in the last few weeks? For some reason I doubt it. But feel free to prove me wrong.


I'm not going to comb through the film.

But you really shouldn't be surprised that Smith has reverted to form. And 4 of those TDs came in one game...that he choked at the end.

Same as it ever was.

[mcaj22]

this will come down to both defenses making the other teams offenses inept. Holding both to under 15 to 19 points. The first offense to score the games only touchdown will either be a Flacco bomb to Wallace in blown coverage or a Smith bomb to Hill in blown coverage will win. Rest will be field goals by the games two best kickers.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

I'm not going to comb through the film.

But you really shouldn't be surprised that Smith has reverted to form. And 4 of those TDs came in one game...that he choked at the end.

Same as it ever was.

Say this til you're blue in the face, but you know very well that Smith has been more consistently effective this year and will have a better shot than usual to make a run.

In fact, if this team had better play in the trenches, they might be the AFC favorite right now.

[Marcellus]

Propping up a shit QB. Sad even for you

They were talking about Flacco having the worst contract of any player in the NFL today on XM radio.

Dude is a turd.

[Hammock Parties]

Say this til you're blue in the face, but you know very well that Smith has been more consistently effective this year and will have a better shot than usual to make a run.


I disagree 100%. After the first 5 weeks he's been wildly INconsistent, and that is why this team has fallen back to the middle of the pack.

If he's not getting one-on-ones to Tyreek Hill down the field with no safety, there's usually a lot lacking in his game. Which is why he only has 8 TDs in the last 6 games, and we set a franchise record for FGs.

It's also why this team didn't start winning again until the defense and running game cranked it up to top 5 levels.

[OKchiefs]

LOL. I know this is your schtick, but I think even you would have to admit that Smith's numbers should have been better in recent weeks. Off the top of my head, I remember a Hunt TD ruled incomplete because the nose of the ball touched the ground, a Hill catch that should've been ruled a TD, dropped TDs by Kelce and Harris, and a likely TD bomb dropped by Wilson.

It's rare that an NFL receiver drops a pass that hits them squarely in the hands or chest, but it seems to happen fairly regularly with the Chiefs.

That Hill touchdown would have been an easy call if Alex hadn't of made such a bad throw.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

If the defense had just been respectable in Oakland and New York, they'd be on the verge of matching last year's 12-4 record, and everyone would be expecting more of this team in the playoffs. That's just a fact. A 4000+ Smith that scores more efficiently and has rediscovered his legs? Most efficient deep ball passer in the NFL? An emerging star at RB? Hill establishing himself as a star WR?

Give me a break. This team is clearly capable of more than last year's team which could've easily been 8-8 if not for several extremely fortunate breaks and turnover luck.

[stevieray]

That Hill touchdown would have been an easy call if the refs hadn't made such a bad call.

That was a TD, and an all pro catch.

[Hammock Parties]

If the defense had just been respectable in Oakland and New York, they'd be on the verge of matching last year's 12-4 record, and everyone would be expecting more of this team in the playoffs.

And if Smith had just been more respectable against Dallas, the Giants, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, they could be 13-3 and fighting for a bye.

It works both ways.

[TimeForWasp]

Here's another thing to worry about: Jeremy Maclin has ALL the inside info on our offense.

This could be potentially disastrous. Maclin leaks the right intel to Dean Pees and we're up shit creek without a checkdown.


Maclin leaked very importing info to them. That he sucks and they shouldn't have signed him.

[Marcellus]

A Ravens thread and of course Clay has turned it into the millionth Alex Smith thread.

:facepalm:

Hey man its about over can you give it a fucking rest?

[Hammock Parties]

A Ravens thread and of course Clay has turned it into the millionth Alex Smith thread.

:facepalm:

Hey man its about over can you give it a fucking rest?

Pest brought up Alex. Not me.

[RunKC]

They were talking about Flacco having the worst contract of any player in the NFL today on XM radio.

Dude is a turd.

Flacco is the highest paid player in football this season with a cap hit of $24.5 million.

Worst contract in the league

[Hammock Parties]

Flacco is the highest paid player in football this season with a cap hit of $24.5 million.

Worst contract in the league

https://i.imgur.com/0oZuZJu.jpg

[RunKC]

What has Flacco done since signing that contract in 2013?

[NJChiefsFan]

All Baltimore does us feast off fluke turnovers. The Chiefs don't turn it over. Uh oh..

KC's defense has turned around in similar fashion. With both teams pretty good at not turning it over, it's going to be interesting to see how the game turns out.

29 points is elite level scoring buffoon

To be fair, it does seem likely that if KC doesn't improve it's redzone offense we are in trouble. Most playoff teams seem unlikely to give us 7 chances to score 2 touchdowns.

[Best22]

https://i.imgur.com/0oZuZJu.jpg

Since the deal was signed, Flacco has as many playoff wins as Alex Smith

1

In that time span, Smith is 50-26, and has thrown 102 TD to 33 INT

Flacco has gone 38-35, has thrown 96 TD and 73 INT

[stevieray]

2014 10-6 one and done.
2015 5-11
2016 8-8


pffft.

[Hammock Parties]

What has Flacco done since signing that contract in 2013?

You're about to find out.

[CrowbarMan]

I disagree 100%. After the first 5 weeks he's been wildly INconsistent, and that is why this team has fallen back to the middle of the pack.

If he's not getting one-on-ones to Tyreek Hill down the field with no safety, there's usually a lot lacking in his game. Which is why he only has 8 TDs in the last 6 games, and we set a franchise record for FGs.

It's also why this team didn't start winning again until the defense and running game cranked it up to top 5 levels.

The coaches already explained the mid season slump, where the offensive line wasn't able to execute their blocks. We couldn't run the ball against a 2 safety man look, which should be a 3 to 4 yard minimum pickup every time. Once the running game returned, suddenly the offense looked a lot better.

Strange how that works.

[Best22]

What has Flacco done since signing that contract in 2013?

Worse than Smith

[stevieray]

What has Flacco done since signing that contract in 2013?

Beat PM on Sunday

/Clay

[Hammock Parties]

Once the running game returned, suddenly the offense looked a lot better.

Strange how that works.

The running game was fine against the Giants. And Smith still failed.

He is a ticking time-bomb. Do you expect the defense and running game to be top 5 in every playoff game?

Not happening.

[Pablo]

C'mon, Flacco is fucking trash. We'd all be just as pissed if he was our QB as anyone is with Alex. You can be scared of their defense or whatever else, but Joe is a tall piece of shit.

[RunKC]

You're about to find out.

Now you just sound like Tiger

[Hammock Parties]

C'mon, Flacco is fucking trash. We'd all be just as pissed if he was our QB as anyone is with Alex. You can be scared of their defense or whatever else, but Joe is a tall piece of shit.

Same number of TDs as Alex over the last six weeks.

Fewer INTs.

Higher QB rating.

More wins.

[Best22]

Same number of TDs as Alex over the last six weeks.

Fewer INTs.

Higher QB rating.

More wins.

Sounds similar to the lead up to the Chargers game

Oh, Rivers, so scary

Nobody here expected that domination so I'm not going to make any predictions based off the past when we play Baltimore. Chiefs will either play badly and lose or play great and win

[Hammock Parties]

Sounds similar to the lead up to the Chargers game

Oh, Rivers, so scary

The Chiefs own Rivers.

They've never beaten Flacco.

[Marcellus]

The Chiefs own Rivers.

They've never beaten Flacco.

The Chiefs own Rivers yet you predicted a loss. :facepalm:

We know you are just back to being a douche bag troll.

You cant even enjoy knowing Smith has 1 or 2 games left in his KC career, you still have to act like a total ass hat.

We all get it Clay, KC could lose to the Ravens, we all know this is possible but its not because Flacco is such a good QB.

[arrwheader]

http://www.nfl.com/m/share?p=%2Fvideos%2Fatlanta-falcons%2F0ap3000000898994%2FSuper-Bowl-percentages-for-every-team-in-the-playoff-hunt

NFL.com gives KC a 1.4% chance of winning the Super Bowl and a 1.8% chance to Baltimore. :#

Joke considering the Ravens aren’t even sure a playoff birth yet.

[Hammock Parties]

We all get it Clay, KC could lose to the Ravens, we all know this is possible but its not because Flacco is such a good QB.

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/joe-flacco-bomb-against-jets.gif?w=1000

[CrowbarMan]

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/joe-flacco-bomb-against-jets.gif?w=1000

Want to put some money on it?

[arrwheader]

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/joe-flacco-bomb-against-jets.gif?w=1000

Interesting gif of Flacco torching the jets who we put up 30 something and Alex torched that D for how many long bombs?

[Best22]

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/joe-flacco-bomb-against-jets.gif?w=1000

Ball was underthrown

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Essentially, if the Chargers leapfrog the Titans, we have the least hot QB going into the AFC Playoffs.

I mean, why not?

Who beat that hot QB from LA that won 5 outta 6? Cuckmate...

[Easy 6]

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/joe-flacco-bomb-against-jets.gif?w=1000

:facepalm:

[Pasta Little Brioni]

I'd honestly rather play Baltimore than deal with Surfer Boy and the Titans.

[stevieray]

....the fat nerdy kid still seeking attention any way he can get it.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Ball was underthrown

If Smith made that throw, the narrative would be that he underthrew and got bailed out.

"Good thing he has Reek to make him look good."

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.


Cause that anti-clutch throw to Torrey Smith in double coverage to lose to the Pats in the playoffs was so awesome. Right?

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Interesting gif of Flacco torching the jets who we put up 30 something and Alex torched that D for how many long bombs?

Not 1...
Not 2...
Not 3...

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

I think he's one of the all-time greatest QBs in the postseason.

A QB the Chiefs have never beaten in any game. Ever!

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/joe-flacco-bomb-against-jets.gif?w=1000


How many times have we faced Flacco ?

[Hammock Parties]

How many times have we faced Flacco ?

Thrice.

He also defeated Alex in 2011.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Thrice.

He also defeated Alex in 2011.

Can't remember how many starters a team has to put out is it 22 or 1?

Quit your trolling you ass wipe

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Thrice.

He also defeated Alex in 2011.


This year is different I really believe. We've never had the capability we have now. Our defense has potential to be really good now with Revis and Peters and Ragland.

Our Offense is unstoppable WHEN THEY'RE ON.

[stevieray]

This year is different I really believe. We've never had the capability we have now. Our defense has potential to be really good now with Revis and Peters and Ragland.

Our Offense is unstoppable WHEN THEY'RE ON.

Six years is a long time.

Hardly relevant now.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Six years is a long time.

Hardly relevant now.

And that

[Best22]

Thrice.

He also defeated Alex in 2011.

The Ravens have never beaten Andy Reid's Chiefs

What Pioli and Cassel did shouldn't even be mentioned

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

2nd team in History to have 3- 1000yard players and a 4000 yard QB and they're all sitting out the last game.

[MahiMike]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“They’re a dark horse team that maybe could go all the way.”<br><br>The 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/Ravens?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ravens</a> are reminding <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBillick?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachBillick</a> of 2012 ��<br><br>��: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlaybook?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlaybook</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZTAjJ4N5e">pic.twitter.com/VZTAjJ4N5e</a></p>&mdash; NFL Network (@nflnetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork/status/946440621396434944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can hear you all now: “But the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ravens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ravens</a> offense....”<br><br>Oh, you mean the offense that has averaged nearly 30 PPG since week 8 while Flacco maintains the leagues longest active streak without an INT? That offense?<br><br>Don’t @ me! <a href="https://t.co/Ss9W76fewb">https://t.co/Ss9W76fewb</a></p>&mdash; Brian Billick (@CoachBillick) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachBillick/status/946488274348072961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 28, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Homer much Bill?

[Reerun_KC]

If the chiefs win. This thread will be funny. If chiefs lose this thread will be bookmarked comedy gold.

[Hammock Parties]

If the chiefs win. This thread will be funny. If chiefs lose this thread will be bookmarked comedy gold.

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/574/341/044.jpg

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Thrice.

He also defeated Alex in 2011.

Very meaningful, considering this staff and roster has never faced him.

Btw, since tonight you've decided to heavily weight head to head records, doesn't that make Alex vastly superior to Derek Carr and Rivers?

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Replace Baltimore Ravens with LA Chargers and Joe Flacco for Phyllis Rivers and you essentially experience Deja Vu from week 15.

I call it the Clayja Vu: A moron who repeats the same thing repeatedly despite multiple failed tries at being correct

[Hammock Parties]

Btw, since tonight you've decided to heavily weight head to head records, doesn't that make Alex vastly superior to Derek Carr and Rivers?

Yep. Those non-playoff QBs are Alex's bread and butter.

He's good at beating the JV.

[New World Order]

Joe Flacco was the SB MVP while Alex Smith was on the sideline picking his nose.

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

Yep. Those non-playoff QBs are Alex's bread and butter.

He's good at beating the JV.

Because Brady, Wilson, Brees, Matt Ryan, Romo, Rivers, Manning are all JV squad level players?

[TigeRRUppeRRcut]

The running game was fine against the Giants. And Smith still failed.

He is a ticking time-bomb. Do you expect the defense and running game to be top 5 in every playoff game?

Not happening.

Same number of TDs as Alex over the last six weeks.

Fewer INTs.

Higher QB rating.

More wins.

He's neck and neck with our good buddy!

Alex Smith = Joe Flacco!

I'm not going to comb through the film.

But you really shouldn't be surprised that Smith has reverted to form. And 4 of those TDs came in one game...that he choked at the end.

Same as it ever was.

I disagree 100%. After the first 5 weeks he's been wildly INconsistent, and that is why this team has fallen back to the middle of the pack.

If he's not getting one-on-ones to Tyreek Hill down the field with no safety, there's usually a lot lacking in his game. Which is why he only has 8 TDs in the last 6 games, and we set a franchise record for FGs.

It's also why this team didn't start winning again until the defense and running game cranked it up to top 5 levels.

And if Smith had just been more respectable against Dallas, the Giants, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, they could be 13-3 and fighting for a bye.

It works both ways.

Thrice.

He also defeated Alex in 2011.


:facepalm:
That's seven times in one thread.

Cannot wait for our bet to be enforced.

[Hammock Parties]

Can we get Clay to STOP talking about Alex Smith in a Ravens thread? This has to be at least the 4th time he's brought him up. ****.

I didn't bring Alex up in this thread. Pest did.

You should chill out or you'll need to change your wardrobe again.

https://thestylespyblogcom.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/picture-82.png?w=620

[Best22]

Since 2013

Playoff wins
Smith: 1
Flacco: 1

Smith: 50-26 record. 102 TD/33 INT

Flacco: 38-35 record. 96 TD/73 INT

Both have over 17,000 passing yards