Rest of our schedule looks very favorable

[RunKC]

Broncos
@Browns
Cardinals
Rams-Mexico
@Raiders
Ravens
Chargers
@Seahawks
Raiders

Quick analysis:
-3 of those teams have a winning record.
-Chargers come to Arrowhead on a short week (big disadvantage for them).
-Raiders will probably give up by week 17.

Hard to see us go any worse than 13-3 with this schedule.

[Skyy God]

Broncos
@Browns
Cardinals
Rams-Mexico
@Raiders
Ravens
Chargers
@Seahawks
Raiders

Quick analysis:
-3 of those teams have a winning record.
-Chargers come to Arrowhead on a short week (big disadvantage for them).
-Raiders will probably give up by week 17.

Hard to see us go any worse than 13-3 with this schedule.

Not sure 13-3 gets us home field advantage over the Pats.

If we drop one, better be against the Rams.

[htismaqe]

We CANNOT finish 13-3.

[Clyde Frog]

Raiders will give up by week 17? Have you seen any of their past 2 games? That team is way past the even horizon and swirling down the toilet bowl. Only thing that concerns me is that as easy as our schedule is LAC has it even easier.

[Best22]

Broncos W 34-20
@Browns W 38-23
Cardinals W 35-7
Rams-Mexico L 35-45
@Raiders W 49-17
Ravens W 26-24
Chargers W 35-27
@Seahawks L 22-29
Raiders W 37-3

[pugsnotdrugs19]

I think NE goes 12-4 so we need to get to 13-3 at least. I think its highly doable.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

We CANNOT finish 13-3.

None of that matters now.

[TambaBerry]

i see 11-5

[carcosa]

Yes, queen!

[TinyEvel]

I really feel like the only team that can beat us is a team that can put up 38 or more points like NE did.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Can't say enough about how significant HFA would be. These days especially, it seems like almost always it is the #1 seeds making the SB.

Bye, and then two teams have to come into Arrowhead and beat a team that has been absolutely crushing teams at home.

[htismaqe]

None of that matters now.

Yes it absolutely does.

[RunKC]

Yes it absolutely does.

And why is that?

[The Franchise]

Lose to the Rams. End the season at 14-2.

Beat the Pats in the AFC Championship Game. Redemption.
Beat the Rams in the Superbowl.

Fuck everyone else.

[gblowfish]

If I were a Chiefs player, after the Rams game I'd just stay in Mexico during the bye week and find a beach somewhere, unless a Cat 5 Hurricane is coming, which is a possibility...

[Simply Red]

15-1 !!

[htismaqe]

And why is that?

Because we want the Chiefs to win a Super Bowl.

[KChiefs1]

We CANNOT finish 13-3.



Quit living in the past.

You are living in a new world now.

[carcosa]

15-1 !!

YES!

(We ARE going to beat the Rams!)

[Naptown Chief]

Patriots still play-
@ Bills
vs Packers
@ Titans
@ Jets
vs Vikings
@ Dolphins
@ Steelers
vs Bills
vs Jets

I'd say we have an easier road than the Pats or Steelers. The Chargers still play us in KC, @ Seattle, @ Pittsburgh , and then also play Bengals and Ravens in LA. (Not in that order)

[carcosa]

Patriots still play-
@ Bills
vs Packers
@ Titans
@ Jets
vs Vikings
@ Dolphins
@ Steelers
vs Bills
vs Jets

I'd say we have an easier road than the Pats or Steelers. The Chargers still play us in KC, @ Seattle, @ Pittsburgh , and then also play Bengals and Ravens in LA.

Bills gonna sweep the Pat simho

[O.city]

They need to be thinking 14-2 to for sure lock it in.

That Ravens CHargers Seahawks stretch will be a tough one.

[Skyy God]

Patriots still play-
@ Bills
vs Packers
@ Titans
@ Jets
vs Vikings
@ Dolphins
@ Steelers
vs Bills
vs Jets

I'd say we have an easier road than the Pats or Steelers. The Chargers still play us in KC, @ Seattle, @ Pittsburgh , and then also play Bengals and Ravens in LA. (Not in that order)

Nah. They get the Vikes and Pack at home and have the keys to Heinz Field.

We’re likely to have to go 15-1 for HFA.

[Simply Red]

We're not the same AS led team - FIFTEENER and One'er!!

[Talisman]

We CANNOT finish 13-3.
The only reason I would care about ending up at 13-3 is if the Patriots had that same record or better. Other than that? Meh.

Mahomes already broke a 32 year streak of losing in Pittsburgh. Do you think he can't overcome some nonsensical number that Chiefs fans feel is cursed? He's slaying real dragons, not imaginary ones.

[htismaqe]

Quit living in the past.

You are living in a new world now.

The 13-3 issue is still very relevant. Sorry. I love Patrick Mahomes but you're asking to do something nobody has done in 25 years, not even Elway, Brady, or Manning.

[Mr. Plow]

We're going back in time and going 16-0!

[Hoover]

Hope Berry comes back for the first Raiders game.

[htismaqe]

The only reason I would care about ending up at 13-3 is if the Patriots had that same record or better. Other than that? Meh.

Mahomes already broke a 32 year streak of losing in Pittsburgh. Do you think he can't overcome some nonsensical number that Chiefs fans feel is cursed? He's slaying real dragons, not imaginary ones.

It's not about the Chiefs, it affects the entire AFC.

[O.city]

I don't think its really a thing, but I'd prefer they avoid it.

[htismaqe]

I don't think people understand the 13-3 thing. It isn't about the Chiefs and it's not just a couple of games.

Since 1993, no AFC team finishing 13-3 has ever won a Super Bowl. Furthermore, a startling TWELVE of 17 teams have lost at home after a bye week.

As an AFC team, the Chiefs DO NOT want to finish 13-3. Here is a list of the 13-3 teams over the last 25 years, which encompasses the era of modern free agency.

2017 - Steelers lost first game at home after bye. Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2013 - Broncos lost in the Super Bowl.
2012 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
2011 - Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2009 - Chargers lost first game at home after bye.
2008 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
2007 - Colts lost first game at home after bye.
2006 - Ravens lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Broncos lost AFC Championship.
2003 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Steelers lost AFC Championship.
2000 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
1999 - Colts lost first game at home after bye (to the 13-3 Titans). Titans lost Super Bowl.
1997 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
1996 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
1995 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.

[Naptown Chief]

Nah. They get the Vikes and Pack at home and have the keys to Heinz Field.

We’re likely to have to go 15-1 for HFA.

I'll agree to disagree. I think the Pats lose 2-3 of these games. I'm betting on them finishing 12-4 or 11-5.

[Talisman]

The 13-3 issue is still very relevant. Sorry. I love Patrick Mahomes but you're asking to do something nobody has done in 25 years, not even Elway, Brady, or Manning.
2009 Saints finished the season 13-3 and won the Super Bowl.

(Just saw that you're talking AFC only now.)

[Naptown Chief]

2009 Saints finished the season 13-3 and won the Super Bowl.

Oh snap

[KC_Lee]

14 - 2 Baby!!!

Broncos - W
@Browns - W
Cardinals - W
Rams-Mexico - W
@Raiders - W
Ravens - L
Chargers - W
@Seahawks - W
Raiders - W

[htismaqe]

2009 Saints finished the season 13-3 and won the Super Bowl.

(Just saw that you're talking AFC only now.)

For the NFC, 13-3 is almost the exact opposite. I haven't looked up the NFC lately but the last time I looked, about 75% of the NFC teams that finished 13-3 won the Super Bowl.

[ARROW2]

FUCK THAT SHIT!!!!! 15-1

[Basileus777]

I don't think people understand the 13-3 thing.
Well that's because most people don't believe that sports curses are real, especially ones this silly.

[Talisman]

It's not about the Chiefs, it affects the entire AFC.

It's still so arbitrary. It's like saying "A person with a 7 letter first name hasn't won two playoff games at home in 30 years!"

(Don't fact check this one - I haven't done the research yet.)

[RunKC]

I don't think people understand the 13-3 thing. It isn't about the Chiefs and it's not just a couple of games.

Since 1993, no AFC team finishing 13-3 has ever won a Super Bowl. Furthermore, a startling TWELVE of 17 teams have lost at home after a bye week.

As an AFC team, the Chiefs DO NOT want to finish 13-3. Here is a list of the 13-3 teams over the last 25 years, which encompasses the era of modern free agency.

2017 - Steelers lost first game at home after bye. Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2013 - Broncos lost in the Super Bowl.
2012 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
2011 - Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2009 - Chargers lost first game at home after bye.
2008 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
2007 - Colts lost first game at home after bye.
2006 - Ravens lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Broncos lost AFC Championship.
2003 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Steelers lost AFC Championship.
2000 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
1999 - Colts lost first game at home after bye (to the 13-3 Titans). Titans lost Super Bowl.
1997 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
1996 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
1995 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.

If you are worried about this, then you should be terrified of Mahomes winning MVP.

[Frazod]

I don't think people understand the 13-3 thing. It isn't about the Chiefs and it's not just a couple of games.

Since 1993, no AFC team finishing 13-3 has ever won a Super Bowl. Furthermore, a startling TWELVE of 17 teams have lost at home after a bye week.

As an AFC team, the Chiefs DO NOT want to finish 13-3. Here is a list of the 13-3 teams over the last 25 years, which encompasses the era of modern free agency.

2017 - Steelers lost first game at home after bye. Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2013 - Broncos lost in the Super Bowl.
2012 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
2011 - Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2009 - Chargers lost first game at home after bye.
2008 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
2007 - Colts lost first game at home after bye.
2006 - Ravens lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Broncos lost AFC Championship.
2003 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Steelers lost AFC Championship.
2000 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
1999 - Colts lost first game at home after bye (to the 13-3 Titans). Titans lost Super Bowl.
1997 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
1996 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
1995 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.

I used to agonize over shit like this. Then Mahomes happened.

[htismaqe]

Here's the NFC 13-3 results, just so you have it.

1994 SF - won Super Bowl
1996 Packers - won Super Bowl
1997 SF - lost NFC Championship to 13-3 GB
1997 Packers - lost Super Bowl
1999 Rams - won Super Bowl
2001 Bears - lost first game after bye
2003 Eagles - lost Super Bowl
2005 Seahawks - lost Super Bowl
2006 Bears - lost Super Bowl
2007 Cowboys - lost first game after bye
2009 Saints - won Super Bowl
2010 Falcons - lost first game after bye
2011 Saints - lost in Div rd to SF
2011 SF - lost in NFCC
2012 Falcons - lost in NFCC
2013 Seahawks - won Super Bowl
2015 Cards - lost in NFCC
2016 Cowboys - lost first game after bye
2017 Vikes - lost in NFCC
2017 Eagles - won Super Bowl

[htismaqe]

Well that's because most people don't believe that sports curses are real, especially ones this silly.

It's not a curse, it's a trend.

[htismaqe]

If you are worried about this, then you should be terrified of Mahomes winning MVP.

I'm not worried about it. I would prefer it simply doesn't happen.

[Talisman]

Mahomes just did something no one else has ever done - throw 22 TDs in his first 8 games (and that's including the start in Denver last season). That's a real thing he did that has never been done before. And you're worried about some end of season record putting a hex on him?

Have you finished writing your letter to EA begging them to put anyone else on the cover next year because of your fear of the Madden curse?

[htismaqe]

Mahomes just did something no one else has ever done - throw 22 TDs in his first 8 games (and that's including the start in Denver last season). That's a real thing he did that has never been done before. And you're worried about some end of season record putting a hex on him?

Have you finished writing your letter to EA begging them to put anyone else on the cover next year because of your fear of the Madden curse?

I don't believe in curses, sorry.

[CaliforniaChief]

I'm not scared of anyone, anywhere. I'd rather be at Arrowhead for obvious reasons, but if we have to go back to New England for the AFCCG, I'm not really all that worried.

We'll be healthy, even more explosive, and more competent on defense.

Barring a major injury, this team's going to the Super Bowl.

[Chief Roundup]

Rams, Ravens and Chargers are the toughest games left. We could definitely lose 1 or 2 of those games.

[Naptown Chief]

Mahomes just did something no one else has ever done - throw 22 TDs in his first 8 games (and that's including the start in Denver last season). That's a real thing he did that has never been done before. And you're worried about some end of season record putting a hex on him?

Have you finished writing your letter to EA begging them to put anyone else on the cover next year because of your fear of the Madden curse?

ROFL

[hometeam]

Broncos - should win
@Browns - will win
Cardinals - will win
Rams-Mexico - tough one. I feel more than 50% chiefs will win
@Raiders - will win
Ravens - another tough one, but I feel more than 75% chiefs will win
Chargers - should win
@Seahawks - should win
Raiders - will win

Confirmed 15-1.

[Halfcan]

Broncos - should win
@Browns - will win
Cardinals - will win
Rams-Mexico - tough one. I feel more than 50% chiefs will win
@Raiders - will win
Ravens - another tough one, but I feel more than 75% chiefs will win
Chargers - should win
@Seahawks - should win
Raiders - will win

Confirmed 15-1.

:clap:

If we keep our running game churning like last night- we have the best Offense in the NFL.

[SAUTO]

Rams, Ravens and Chargers are the toughest games left. We could definitely lose 1 or 2 of those games.

Yep. All good teams.

[htismaqe]

Broncos - should win
@Browns - will win
Cardinals - will win
Rams-Mexico - tough one. I feel more than 50% chiefs will win
@Raiders - will win
Ravens - another tough one, but I feel more than 75% chiefs will win
Chargers - should win
@Seahawks - should win
Raiders - will win

Confirmed 15-1.

Only the Rams and Chargers have offenses that can keep up. I see them losing to the Rams but they own the Chargers, especially at Arrowhead.

14-2.

[DRM08]

Need to run the table. Patriots have a joke division and were fortunate to play the Bears after Khalil Mack’s injury instead of before it. They also got a sweetheart home schedule with the Chiefs/Packers games in Boston.

[TwistedChief]

We have Mahomes. No one else does. He's only getting better. This is the only logical answer to everything going forward for the Chiefs.

18-1. Super Bowl. Book it.

Only thing that can stop us are injuries or if - after much clamoring from the fanbase to make some changes to our secondary - we trade to bring back Philip Gaines.

[lcarus]

Patriots still play-
@ Bills
vs Packers
@ Titans
@ Jets
vs Vikings
@ Dolphins
@ Steelers
vs Bills
vs Jets

I'd say we have an easier road than the Pats or Steelers. The Chargers still play us in KC, @ Seattle, @ Pittsburgh , and then also play Bengals and Ravens in LA. (Not in that order)

The only real tough games for them are the Packers, Vikings, and Steelers. And aside from the Steelers, they get to play them at Gillette. I dont have much faith in the Bills, Jets or Dolphins really.

[Yehoodi]

Broncos
@Browns
Cardinals
Rams-Mexico
@Raiders
Ravens
Chargers
@Seahawks
Raiders

Quick analysis:
-3 of those teams have a winning record.
-Chargers come to Arrowhead on a short week (big disadvantage for them).
-Raiders will probably give up by week 17.

Hard to see us go any worse than 13-3 with this schedule.

You guys got a 1/2 game lead on the Pats. Pats still need to play GB/Minn/Pitt and 5 divisional game which, although not the strongest division, those are tough games and we often lose a divisional game.

Pats could go 12-4 given you guys a 2 game cushion in the loss column.

Great to see you guys get past Cinn last night.

Just my two cents. . .

Browns could be a trap game

Rams/Chargers games will be tough

Ravens/Seahawks are two proud teams that could give you trouble.

If you can keep things going, and pats go 12-4, then you got 2 games to lose. So you got a good chance to be the #1 seed as you have beaten both Pitt and Cinn and thus will really only have to worry about the Pats for the #1 seed.

[Imon Yourside]

15-1 !!

That's what I'm thinking.

[InChiefsHeaven]

14 - 2 Baby!!!

Broncos - W
@Browns - W
Cardinals - W
Rams-Mexico - W
@Raiders - W
Ravens - L
Chargers - W
@Seahawks - W
Raiders - W

I just realized we only have 3 away games left, and one in Mexico...that's awesome too. I don't think we're losing at Arrowhead. Period. So I disagree with your Ravens prediction. I could see us dropping to the Rams or Seattle.

[Naptown Chief]

You guys got a 1/2 game lead on the Pats. Pats still need to play GB/Minn/Pitt and 5 divisional game which, although not the strongest division, those are tough games and we often lose a divisional game.

Pats could go 12-4 given you guys a 2 game cushion in the loss column.

Great to see you guys get past Cinn last night.

Just my two cents. . .

Browns could be a trap game

Rams/Chargers games will be tough

Ravens/Seahawks are two proud teams that could give you trouble.

If you can keep things going, and pats go 12-4, then you got 2 games to lose. So you got a good chance to be the #1 seed as you have beaten both Pitt and Cinn and thus will really only have to worry about the Pats for the #1 seed.

I'll give some rep to a non troll Pats fan

[Basileus777]

It's not a curse, it's a trend.
It's superstition. There's nothing connecting these events.

[JoeyChuckles]

I don't think people understand the 13-3 thing. It isn't about the Chiefs and it's not just a couple of games.

Since 1993, no AFC team finishing 13-3 has ever won a Super Bowl. Furthermore, a startling TWELVE of 17 teams have lost at home after a bye week.

As an AFC team, the Chiefs DO NOT want to finish 13-3. Here is a list of the 13-3 teams over the last 25 years, which encompasses the era of modern free agency.

2017 - Steelers lost first game at home after bye. Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2013 - Broncos lost in the Super Bowl.
2012 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
2011 - Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2009 - Chargers lost first game at home after bye.
2008 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
2007 - Colts lost first game at home after bye.
2006 - Ravens lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Broncos lost AFC Championship.
2003 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Steelers lost AFC Championship.
2000 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
1999 - Colts lost first game at home after bye (to the 13-3 Titans). Titans lost Super Bowl.
1997 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
1996 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
1995 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.

You're making patterns out of completely unrelated events. I think there is a current thread about lottery tickets that has some info on the Gambler's Fallacy.

Just to test this theory, let's say I just flipped a coin and it landed Tails 6 consecutive times. What would you bet on for the next flip and why?

[gblowfish]

Only thing that can stop us are injuries or if - after much clamoring from the fanbase to make some changes to our secondary - we trade to bring back Philip Gaines.

You're not dating his mom, are you???

[Otter]

We CANNOT finish 13-3.

The battered wife syndrome is strong in this one...

[Red Dawg]

It's not our schedule that matters it's NE's
We need NE to lose and theirs is easy. Hobbled up Rogers wont beat them. We need Vikes and Steelers to man the hell up and help us. We needed the tie breaker and didn't get it. Would have been better to lose to Denver. That can be over came but this season may unfold to where we have the same record with NE and that will suck.

[Gravedigger]

It's not our schedule that matters it's NE's
We need NE to lose and theirs is easy. Hobbled up Rogers wont beat them. We need Vikes and Steelers to man the hell up and help us. We needed the tie breaker and didn't get it. Would have been better to lose to Denver. That can be over came but this season may unfold to where we have the same record with NE and that will suck.

Yep, no margin for error unfortunately.

[Pointer19]

I'm still pretty cherry to scheduling.. Is there a formula for how they decide who gets the Saturday games in the postseason, or is it just based on what the league will think get the most views?

[htismaqe]

You're making patterns out of completely unrelated events. I think there is a current thread about lottery tickets that has some info on the Gambler's Fallacy.

Just to test this theory, let's say I just flipped a coin and it landed Tails 6 consecutive times. What would you bet on for the next flip and why?

Something absolutely connects all of these games. Just because you can't determine the cause doesn't mean there isn't one.

[ptlyon]

Something absolutely connects all of these games. Just because you can't determine the cause doesn't mean there isn't one.

Then please explain it for the rest of us.

I'm extremely superstitious as well. Being a chief fan does that to you. But please, explain it, and not "just because".

[htismaqe]

Then please explain it for the rest of us.

I'm extremely superstitious as well. Being a chief fan does that to you. But please, explain it, and not "just because".

I'm not superstitious. I don't believe in curses.

But when something happens over and over and over and over, that's a trend. Period. Just because it is unexplained doesn't make it fantasy. That's like saying there's no such thing as wind just because you can't actually see it.

[CupidStunt]

It's not the Texans' schedule (that shit is insulting), but we should win 12 at a minimum.

[ptlyon]

I'm not superstitious. I don't believe in curses.

But when something happens over and over and over and over, that's a trend. Period. Just because it is unexplained doesn't make it fantasy. That's like saying there's no such thing as wind just because you can't actually see it.

You must make a shit load at roulette Parker

[htismaqe]

You must make a shit load at roulette Parker

You're still equating 25 years of results to random chance.

It isn't random chance. It can't be random chance.

[mnchiefsguy]

The 13-3 issue is still very relevant. Sorry. I love Patrick Mahomes but you're asking to do something nobody has done in 25 years, not even Elway, Brady, or Manning.

Eagles were 13-3 last year. Favre was 13-3 the year he won the SB for Green Bay.

It has happened. I believe Mahomes can break any curse.

Nevermind, I did not realize you were only referring to the AFC.

[cmh6476]

15-1

[Pitt Gorilla]

You're still equating 25 years of results to random chance.

It isn't random chance. It can't be random chance.
It very well can be.

[carcosa]

I don't think people understand the 13-3 thing. It isn't about the Chiefs and it's not just a couple of games.

Since 1993, no AFC team finishing 13-3 has ever won a Super Bowl. Furthermore, a startling TWELVE of 17 teams have lost at home after a bye week.

As an AFC team, the Chiefs DO NOT want to finish 13-3. Here is a list of the 13-3 teams over the last 25 years, which encompasses the era of modern free agency.

2017 - Steelers lost first game at home after bye. Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2013 - Broncos lost in the Super Bowl.
2012 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
2011 - Patriots lost Super Bowl.
2009 - Chargers lost first game at home after bye.
2008 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
2007 - Colts lost first game at home after bye.
2006 - Ravens lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Broncos lost AFC Championship.
2003 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
2005 - Steelers lost AFC Championship.
2000 - Titans lost first game at home after bye.
1999 - Colts lost first game at home after bye (to the 13-3 Titans). Titans lost Super Bowl.
1997 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.
1996 - Broncos lost first game at home after bye.
1995 - Chiefs lost first game at home after bye.

this,,,,, is science

[ptlyon]

I'm not superstitious. I don't believe in curses.

But when something happens over and over and over and over, that's a trend. Period. Just because it is unexplained doesn't make it fantasy. That's like saying there's no such thing as wind just because you can't actually see it.

The Chiefs haven't been to the Superbowl in 48 years. I guess you could call that a trend as well.

WTF are we even doing here?

[frozenchief]

I think the Ravens game will be more difficult than we think. WOuldn't surprise me to see that one flexed to Sunday night as well.

[Frazod]

The Cubs hadn't won a World Series in over a century.... until they did.

The past can go eat a dick. We're in uncharted territory now.

[Lzen]

Something absolutely connects all of these games. Just because you can't determine the cause doesn't mean there isn't one.

The example of a coin flip landing on heads 9 times in a row is similar to your trend argument. There is no cause, it just happened that way. There was a trend back in the day where the NFC won 12 or so Superbowls in a row. Didn't mean that the trend would continue indefinitely. I think I agree with the person that suggested that you have battered wife syndrome.

[htismaqe]

The example of a coin flip landing on heads 9 times in a row is similar to your trend argument. There is no cause, it just happened that way. There was a trend back in the day where the NFC won 12 or so Superbowls in a row. Didn't mean that the trend would continue indefinitely. I think I agree with the person that suggested that you have battered wife syndrome.

This isn't nearly as simple as a coin flip, sorry. This is a complex system that has produced similar, repeatable results multiple times over the course of 25 years.

And if it had only happened to the Chiefs, you might have a point. It's not battered fan syndrome because it isn't confined to the Chiefs. It has affected the entire AFC, including guys like Manning and Brady. So no, it's simply acknowledging an historical trend.

[DJ's left nut]

It's not our schedule that matters it's NE's
We need NE to lose and theirs is easy. Hobbled up Rogers wont beat them. We need Vikes and Steelers to man the hell up and help us. We needed the tie breaker and didn't get it. Would have been better to lose to Denver. That can be over came but this season may unfold to where we have the same record with NE and that will suck.

Yup.

Someday there will be at least an AVERAGE team in the AFC East, right? I mean Jesus - when was the last time the Dolphins, Jets or Bills were worth a wet shit? It's been 20 years since those 3 squads have fielded any kind of ballclub for more than a year at a time.

The Jets weren't embarrassingly bad for that 3-4 year stretch when Favre was there and then Sanchez. The Dolphins haven't mattered since Jay Fiedler was under center. The Bills made the playoffs for the first time THIS CENTURY last season.

The Patriots walk into each season knowing that merely a competent football team wins 6 games in the division and probably 7. Crap that's irritating.

[RealSNR]

Hard to believe 5 of our first 7 games were on the road.

I mean, that's the nice part about that kind of schedule. If you're good at the end of that stretch, you're REALLY good the rest of the season

[Hoover]

Yup.

Someday there will be at least an AVERAGE team in the AFC East, right? I mean Jesus - when was the last time the Dolphins, Jets or Bills were worth a wet shit? It's been 20 years since those 3 squads have fielded any kind of ballclub for more than a year at a time.

The Jets weren't embarrassingly bad for that 3-4 year stretch when Favre was there and then Sanchez. The Dolphins haven't mattered since Jay Fiedler was under center. The Bills made the playoffs for the first time THIS CENTURY last season.

The Patriots walk into each season knowing that merely a competent football team wins 6 games in the division and probably 7. Crap that's irritating.

We isn’t that what Andy has done to the AGC West. Better teams sure, but same result resently.

[carcosa]

The Chiefs haven't been to the Superbowl in 48 years. I guess you could call that a trend as well.

WTF are we even doing here?

I think being a Chiefs fan for 35 years has melted a small, specific portion of his brain

[Naptown Chief]

15-1

15-1

[htismaqe]

I think being a Chiefs fan for 35 years has melted a small, specific portion of his brain

Again, it has nothing to more do with the Chiefs than it does the Colts, Broncos, Patriots, or anybody else.

[DJ's left nut]

We isn’t that what Andy has done to the AGC West. Better teams sure, but same result resently.

But that's the point - up until this season when the Raiders finally shit the bed by hiring a dinosaur, in order to beat up our division we had to knock off a fringe HoF quarterback a couple times a year as well as take down one of the better defenses in football. The Raiders were probably the EASIEST out of those 3 and they were at least a quality football team and a genuine SB contender according to a bunch of idiot media types.

The Patriots have had to do...what, exactly? Survive Rex Ryan a couple times/season?

What Andy's doing is a world apart in terms of degree of difficulty.

[DJ's left nut]

Hard to believe 5 of our first 7 games were on the road.

I mean, that's the nice part about that kind of schedule. If you're good at the end of that stretch, you're REALLY good the rest of the season

4 of 7.

We had the 49ers, Jags and Bengals at home.

[carcosa]

Again, it has nothing to more do with the Chiefs than it does the Colts, Broncos, Patriots, or anybody else.

ok

[DJ's left nut]

The Cubs hadn't won a World Series in over a century.... until they did.

The past can go eat a dick. We're in uncharted territory now.

When the Cubs had a young roster full of MVP caliber players, they suddenly won some shit.

Funny how that works out.

The only common thread of those previous losses is that none of them involved a dynamic young QB who may already be the best in the game but is almost inarguably in the top 5 and is surrounded by the best skill position talent in the conference.

You can't say "I don't believe in curses but we keep losing at home so we're probably going to again" without acknowledging that the ONLY reason you think that has to be a belief in curses.

I mean...I believe in curses so I'm convinced we're going to lose at home...because Chiefs. But at least I can admit that I'm broken by this franchise and not try to make some rational argument for it. There isn't a rational argument to be made.

There's no reason at all why this team wouldn't benefit from games at home in the post-season.

[Renegade]

I think the Ravens game will be more difficult than we think. WOuldn't surprise me to see that one flexed to Sunday night as well.

The Sunday night game that week is Steelers at Raiders. Will be flexed.

Other options

Eagles @ Cowboys
Bengals @ Chargers
Falcons @ Packers-not likely unless Falcons start improving
Saints @ Buccaneers
Chiefs @ Ravens

My guess Bengals/Chargers

[htismaqe]

You can't say "I don't believe in curses but we keep losing at home so we're probably going to again" without acknowledging that the ONLY reason you think that has to be a belief in curses.

Except you, like everybody else, is missing one key element - I never said ""I don't believe in curses but we keep losing at home so we're probably going to again".

This isn't a "Chiefs" thing. It's the entire AFC, including Brady, Elway, and Manning.

[Frazod]

When the Cubs had a young roster full of MVP caliber players, they suddenly won some shit.

Funny how that works out.

The only common thread of those previous losses is that none of them involved a dynamic young QB who may already be the best in the game but is almost inarguably in the top 5 and is surrounded by the best skill position talent in the conference.

You can't say "I don't believe in curses but we keep losing at home so we're probably going to again" without acknowledging that the ONLY reason you think that has to be a belief in curses.

I mean...I believe in curses so I'm convinced we're going to lose at home...because Chiefs. But at least I can admit that I'm broken by this franchise and not try to make some rational argument for it. There isn't a rational argument to be made.

There's no reason at all why this team wouldn't benefit from games at home in the post-season.

I remember when the Red Sox hadn't won shit forever. Until they did.

Same with the Cubs.

I'm not worried about that shit anymore. The only thing we've been cursed with lately has been Check Down Alice. And he's gone.

I think last night we saw this team arrive. And I also believe that had we not been decimated by injuries to our defensive starters we'd have won that game in New England, probably should have beat them anyway, and can and will beat them again, whether it's in Boston or Kansas City. And if we can't, "wait till next year" is okay, because now we have a next year worth waiting for.

[DJ's left nut]

Except you, like everybody else, is missing one key element - I never said ""I don't believe in curses but we keep losing at home so we're probably going to again".

This isn't a "Chiefs" thing. It's the entire AFC, including Brady, Elway, and Manning.

You do believe in curses if you believe 13 wins is some kind of harbinger of doom.

There's NOTHING but a belief in curses at work there.

[htismaqe]

You do believe in curses if you believe 13 wins is some kind of harbinger of doom.

There's NOTHING but a belief in curses at work there.

No, that's simply not true. It isn't magic. There is some CAUSE at work and just because I can't definitively say what it is doesn't mean it's freaking unicorns and fairy dust.

25 years, ZERO Super Bowl wins. It's a pattern, period. You guys can call it whatever you want. It doesn't change facts.

[DJ's left nut]

I remember when the Red Sox hadn't won shit forever. Until they did.

Same with the Cubs.

I'm not worried about that shit anymore. The only thing we've been cursed with lately has been Check Down Alice. And he's gone.

I think last night we saw this team arrive. And I also believe that had we not been decimated by injuries to our defensive starters we'd have won that game in New England, probably should have beat them anyway, and can and will beat them again, whether it's in Boston or Kansas City. And if we can't, "wait till next year" is okay, because now we have a next year worth waiting for.

Eh, we fist-fuck some team on national television most seasons. Weirdly, it had been the Patriots recently but I won't say 'we've arrived' just because we savaged some team at night at Arrowhead.

But I think we have a better chance to win a championship than all but maybe 2 teams in football and I'll just say those 2 squads are even with us.

But I've watched the Chiefs lose 5 or 6 straight playoff games I've attended (including a road game). I've watched the Tigers lose 3 conference championship games and 2 more bowl games I've attended. I root for the !@#$ing Blues. My kicked dog syndrome in sports goes well beyond just the Chiefs.

When I'm in public or with my buddies - I talk the biggest game of all of us. I have said the 2018 Chiefs can win the SB since the week 17 of last year vs. Denver to anyone that will listen. But when the lights go off and I'm alone with my thoughts - that worry is always there...

Because. Chiefs.

[ROYC75]

14-2 ,just because, Chiefs.

[DJ's left nut]

No, that's simply not true. It isn't magic. There is some CAUSE at work and just because I can't definitively say what it is doesn't mean it's freaking unicorns and fairy dust.

25 years, ZERO Super Bowl wins. It's a pattern, period. You guys can call it whatever you want. It doesn't change facts.

https://www.madaboutmemes.com/uploads/memes/61.png (https://www.madaboutmemes.com/ancient-aliens/meme-61.html)

[Spott]

You do believe in curses if you believe 13 wins is some kind of harbinger of doom.

There's NOTHING but a belief in curses at work there.

We've screwed it up after winning 9, 10, 11 and 12 games as well, so winning 13 isn't really a jinx to me.

[Frazod]

Eh, we fist-fuck some team on national television most seasons. Weirdly, it had been the Patriots recently but I won't say 'we've arrived' just because we savaged some team at night at Arrowhead.

But I think we have a better chance to win a championship than all but maybe 2 teams in football and I'll just say those 2 squads are even with us.

But I've watched the Chiefs lose 5 or 6 straight playoff games I've attended (including a road game). I've watched the Tigers lose 3 conference championship games and 2 more bowl games I've attended. I root for the !@#$ing Blues. My kicked dog syndrome in sports goes well beyond just the Chiefs.

When I'm in public or with my buddies - I talk the biggest game of all of us. I have said the 2018 Chiefs can win the SB since the week 17 of last year vs. Denver to anyone that will listen. But when the lights go off and I'm alone with my thoughts - that worry is always there...

Because. Chiefs.

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[carcosa]

No, that's simply not true. It isn't magic. There is some CAUSE at work and just because I can't definitively say what it is doesn't mean it's freaking unicorns and fairy dust.

25 years, ZERO Super Bowl wins. It's a pattern, period. You guys can call it whatever you want. It doesn't change facts.

You sound ridiculous.

[htismaqe]

You sound ridiculous.

Of course I do. Because you don't want to hear it.

[Shag]

Eh, we fist-fuck some team on national television most seasons. Weirdly, it had been the Patriots recently but I won't say 'we've arrived' just because we savaged some team at night at Arrowhead.

But I think we have a better chance to win a championship than all but maybe 2 teams in football and I'll just say those 2 squads are even with us.

But I've watched the Chiefs lose 5 or 6 straight playoff games I've attended (including a road game). I've watched the Tigers lose 3 conference championship games and 2 more bowl games I've attended. I root for the !@#$ing Blues. My kicked dog syndrome in sports goes well beyond just the Chiefs.

When I'm in public or with my buddies - I talk the biggest game of all of us. I have said the 2018 Chiefs can win the SB since the week 17 of last year vs. Denver to anyone that will listen. But when the lights go off and I'm alone with my thoughts - that worry is always there...

Because. Chiefs.

So much this. We could finish this season 15-1, end up facing a 7-9 Jags team that skated through the WC round because Rivers died during the game, up 35-0 at half, and the little voice in the back of my head would still be telling me to expect another miracle loss. Because Chiefs.

I can't wait until "Because Chiefs" is replaced by "Because Mahomes", and the dynasty is rolling on. And that little voice can finally be exorcised.

[Rain Man]

We've screwed it up after winning 9, 10, 11 and 12 games as well, so winning 13 isn't really a jinx to me.

That's a good point. The jinx hasn't been 13 wins, the jinx has been playing in the playoffs. But I think we're about to burst through that barrier like a high school team running through a cheerleader banner.

[KCUnited]

133 was an inside job.

[htismaqe]

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Let's take the number 13 out of the equation altogether, since you seem to think this is simple triskaidekaphobia. These 13-3 teams have another common thread.

10 of them were #1 seeds. If I go ahead and and just take out record and only look at playoff seeding, it shows a similar pattern. 5 additional 14-2 or 12-4 teams (in addition to the 13-3 teams that were also #1 seeds) exited the playoffs at home after a bye.

The 2003 Patriots and 1998 and 2015 Broncos are the only AFC #1 seeds to win the Super Bowl in the last 25 years.

[jjchieffan]

The Sunday night game that week is Steelers at Raiders. Will be flexed.

Other options

Eagles @ Cowboys
Bengals @ Chargers
Falcons @ Packers-not likely unless Falcons start improving
Saints @ Buccaneers
Chiefs @ Ravens

My guess Bengals/Chargers

I don't think that we can have another game flexed. I believe that the NFL has set a maximum of 6 primetime games per team per year. We started with 5. The Bengals game made 6. They may flex to a double header game with national coverage, but I think that's it.

[DJ's left nut]

Let's take the number 13 out of the equation altogether, since you seem to think this is simple triskaidekaphobia. These 13-3 teams have another common thread.

10 of them were #1 seeds. If I go ahead and and just take out record and only look at playoff seeding, it shows a similar pattern. 5 additional 14-2 or 12-4 teams (in addition to the 13-3 teams that were also #1 seeds) exited the playoffs at home after a bye.

The 2003 Patriots and 1998 and 2015 Broncos are the only AFC #1 seeds to win the Super Bowl in the last 25 years.

Because football is a weird game.

You realize this undercuts the argument you made w/r/t Earl Thomas, right? What you're citing here is EXACTLY why my position is always that I'm going to prefer the path that gives us more bites at the apple than the one that gives us a couple of larger ones.

It's a maelstrom of a sport with large men throwing themselves at each other while holding an oblong ball. There's no stranger sport imaginable, to be honest. It's remarkably random when you get down to it.

But if you're asking me if I'd rather be the #1 seed and get home games throughout the playoffs or a 6 seed (or any other seed) - I'm gonna take the 1 every single time. Not because it guarantees a thing, but because it makes your chances just an Nth better and that's all you can ask.

[htismaqe]

You realize this undercuts the argument you made w/r/t Earl Thomas, right?

Not at all. A guy like Earl Thomas (or Patrick Peterson) gets them a win at Foxboro, which will likely be needed for a Super Bowl berth.

[DJ's left nut]

Not at all. A guy like Earl Thomas (or Patrick Peterson) gets them a win at Foxboro, which will likely be needed for a Super Bowl berth.

Why?

Being a better team is more likely to make them a #1 seed. If they're a #1 seed, they're evidently less likely to win a championship in your world.

Dude - say what you want, but this is superstition on your part, no matter how hard you try to rationalize it otherwise.

[carcosa]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/cc/Number23.jpg/220px-Number23.jpg

[Mecca]

This team basically needs the 1 to make the bowl the defense plays significantly better at home.

[Frazod]

Of course I do. Because you don't want to hear it.

In all that time, we’ve never had exclusive possession of the league’s No. 1 up and coming superstar. WE DO NOW. If the fucking Colts could win it all with Manning, we can win it all with Mahomes.

[htismaqe]

Why?

Being a better team is more likely to make them a #1 seed. If they're a #1 seed, they're evidently less likely to win a championship in your world.

Dude - say what you want, but this is superstition on your part, no matter how hard you try to rationalize it otherwise.

I believe in numbers and history. That's not superstition. You choose to believe that those numbers are random, I choose to believe there's an underlying cause.

I don't know what it is but I do know it's not curses, magic, or anything like that because none of those things actually exist.

[htismaqe]

In all that time, we’ve never had exclusive possession of the league’s No. 1 up and coming superstar. WE DO NOW. If the fucking Colts could win it all with Manning, we can win it all with Mahomes.

Except the Colts didn't win it all with Manning, not as the #1 seed or with a 13-3 record.

[Maine]

Wonder if we'll have an answer for the Broncos blitz this time around

[htismaqe]

Wonder if we'll have an answer for the Broncos blitz this time around

They answered it before, at Mile High.

I think the Chiefs roll the Donks at Arrowhead.

[ROYC75]

The 13-3 saga is not a curse, it's merely a coincidence.

That's all that it is.

[KChiefs1]

Stephen A. Smith:

Chiefs vs Rams in the Super Bowl

https://youtu.be/didTogN1uAw

[carcosa]

I believe in numbers and history. That's not superstition. You choose to believe that those numbers are random, I choose to believe there's an underlying cause.

I don't know what it is but I do know it's not curses, magic, or anything like that because none of those things actually exist.

What could possibly "cause" teams in one particular conference with one specific amount of wins to fail at winning a Super Bowl?

[NJChiefsFan]

Not sure 13-3 gets us home field advantage over the Pats.

If we drop one, better be against the Rams.

It's not like our other regular season records have yielded much better results.

[Yehoodi]

I'll give some rep to a non troll Pats fan

Thanks :clap: . . . just trying to tell it like it is . . .

You guys have things set up to make a great run this year . . .

[Frazod]

Except the Colts didn't win it all with Manning, not as the #1 seed or with a 13-3 record.

Who cares what their record was? They won a Super Bowl. A small market, Midwestern team that had nothing going for it except a bankable, stud quarterback who sold jerseys all over the country. That's the point.

[bobbything]

So much this. We could finish this season 15-1, end up facing a 7-9 Jags team that skated through the WC round because Rivers died during the game, up 35-0 at half, and the little voice in the back of my head would still be telling me to expect another miracle loss. Because Chiefs.

I can't wait until "Because Chiefs" is replaced by "Because Mahomes", and the dynasty is rolling on. And that little voice can finally be exorcised.

Up until a few weeks ago I have always been a nervous wreck no matter the score. This year is different. At no point am I really nervous. It simply has to do with Mahomes. He can change everything with one throw. I’ve never felt that way about a Chiefs QB. Even if we blow a 21 point lead, he has shown he’ll simply say, “Fukitall...I’m taking over.”

And he does.

This is as close as I’ve ever felt to the Chiefs being legitimate SB contenders in my lifetime. Literally no team scares me. I thought I saw the height of efficient offenses with Vermeil. They could score from every position and could eat up clock with a lead. This team is on another level.

It’s all cuz of the QB.

[htismaqe]

What could possibly "cause" teams in one particular conference with one specific amount of wins to fail at winning a Super Bowl?

No idea.

[htismaqe]

Who cares what their record was? They won a Super Bowl. A small market, Midwestern team that had nothing going for it except a bankable, stud quarterback who sold jerseys all over the country. That's the point.

It matters because they had to go to Baltimore after beating KC. They held Baltimore to 6 points, at Baltimore. Think the Chiefs can do that?

[ROYC75]

What could possibly "cause" teams in one particular conference with one specific amount of wins to fail at winning a Super Bowl?

Simple, just didn't play well enough to win! It's just that simple, all of those 13-3 teams lost because they failed to win when the chips were on the line!

[Frazod]

It matters because they had to go to Baltimore after beating KC. They held Baltimore to 6 points, at Baltimore. Think the Chiefs can do that?

No, but we can put up 50 on Baltimore. Or anybody else, for that matter.

[KCUnited]

https://i.imgur.com/34BrUeK.gif

[ROYC75]

No, but we can put up 50 on Baltimore. Or anybody else, for that matter.

Plus Baltimore comes to KC!

Adv: KC

[Paniero]

When I don't get my daily dose of retard in my real life adventure, I turn to this website.

[007]

I think the Ravens game will be more difficult than we think. WOuldn't surprise me to see that one flexed to Sunday night as well.

The Chiefs already have 6 night games this year after the Bengals flex. They will not be flexed the rest of the season.

[scho63]

i see 11-5

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

So we are going 5-4 the rest of the way? Are you on crack? :hmmm:

[Lzen]

Hard to believe 5 of our first 7 games were on the road.

I mean, that's the nice part about that kind of schedule. If you're good at the end of that stretch, you're REALLY good the rest of the season

Good point. It will be nice having mostly home games the rest of the year. However, it sucks not having as many early season options for attending a game.

[Lzen]

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ROFL

[BlackOp]

The only scheduling break KC got this entire season is week 16 vs. The Chargers...Thursday night game in December and they have a long flight on two days practice.

[Danguardace]

If the Chiefs win their next 2 they will be 3 and half games up on the Chargers before they kick-off on the road against Seattle in their next game, would be huge pressure on them.

[Lzen]

When I don't get my daily dose of retard in my real life adventure, I turn to this website.

Thanks for your input. Now go back and hide under your rock.

[RockChalk]

Patriots still play-
@ Bills
vs Packers
@ Titans
@ Jets
vs Vikings
@ Dolphins
@ Steelers
vs Bills
vs Jets

I'd say we have an easier road than the Pats or Steelers. The Chargers still play us in KC, @ Seattle, @ Pittsburgh , and then also play Bengals and Ravens in LA. (Not in that order)

Isn't that something? How does NE always get their toughest non-division games at home every fucking year?

With the exception of them playing at Pitt, they always seem to get to play every single tough game at home.

[stevieray]

Isn't that something? How does NE always get their toughest non-division games at home every ****ing year?

With the exception of them playing at Pitt, they always seem to get to play every single tough game at home.

isn't it cool?

/donx

[Naptown Chief]

Isn't that something? How does NE always get their toughest non-division games at home every ****ing year?

With the exception of them playing at Pitt, they always seem to get to play every single tough game at home.

Must be nice...

[Basileus777]

No idea.
Because there is no potential cause other than a supernatural one. Winning 13 games in a specific conference doesn't cause teams to lose in the playoffs, it's a ridiculous idea.

[htismaqe]

Because there is no potential cause other than a supernatural one. Winning 13 games in a specific conference doesn't cause teams to lose in the playoffs, it's a ridiculous idea.

So open-minded of you. Yay science!

[Basileus777]

So we're 7-1. 4 of our remaining games are against bad teams (Cleveland, OaklandX2, Arizona). Of the remaining, we get the Chargers and Ravens at Arrowhead, the Rams on neutral ground, with Seattle being the only road game.


It looks like a 13 or 14 win season.