Originally Posted by RobertWeathers (Post 14036696)

Williams ran real well vs Indy. Hes a legitimate concern for sure. Seems like he runs stronger between the tackles than Hunt did.

Yes- No Watkins although we locked him down regularly when he was with BUF. With that said BUF always sucks.

I think for us, not having Hunt out there is a blessing as he destroyed us in the passing game. We will most likely still allow a ton of points to y'all but it's a threat we don't have to commit additional resources to. It'll allow Chung/Devin to bracket Kelce, Hill will be bracketed by JC/Jason and we'll leave Gilmore alone on Watkins.

We'll mix fronts on the young Jedi in hopes of making him go through multiple progressions. I bet we rush 3 50% of the time and if he wants to run, great.

With that said we'll still allow over 30 and 450 yds :-).

It's gonna be a great game.

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo (Post 14036684)

Those games we were without Sammy Watkins so that may have more to do with drop in QB rating than losing Hunt.

Originally Posted by Haglund's_Spirit (Post 14036693)

Hunt was an exceptional talent, and oh, a couple of those games without Hunt were against the Ravens and @Seattle, teams that mix up coverages and gave really good defense. Those early games were against teams that scored quickly and have junk defenses. It took the team a couple of games to figure out exactly how to compensate for Hunt's departure, but if you look at the numbers, the rushing average has remained fairly static. We also overhauled our defense @Seattle, putting two youngsters in as starters and switching to more 4 man fronts, which has paid dividends. For how much the talking heads trash our defense, they overlook two things :

1. Most teams were playing from behind. Way behind. So they threw, a lot. Often against soft zones and prevent defenses.

And

2. The Chiefs lead the league in sacks and QB pressures.

I'm only worried about the RBs and Edelman. If we can shut down the running game/catches out of the backfield and put the clamp on PEDelman, Ford, Jones, and Houston can tee off on Brady, make Super Bowl for Chiefs.

How's dem X's and O's?

Originally Posted by Haglund's_Spirit (Post 14036699)

Damian Williams might be more of a matchup issue out of the backfield than Hunt was for you guys - he's shiftier and has great hands.

I hope to hell Belichick is arrogant enough to only rush 3 50% of the time. PLEASE...

Ravens learned that lesson the hard way.

Originally Posted by RobertWeathers (Post 14036703)

At Arrowhead y'all are a different animal.

Originally Posted by RobertWeathers (Post 14036706)

He'll rush 3, have 2 sit underneath, 3 playing man and the other 2 in Cover 2.

Pats are a dime team now. We want Mahomes and Williams to run all day.

Originally Posted by Haglund's_Spirit (Post 14036707)

This is 100% accurate.

NFL schedule makers did us zero favors by scheduling the game vsLAC 4 days after we had to play vsRavens, AND the refs did make some 'questionable' calls (and maybe a bigger no-call) down the stretch in that one, but that game caused a seismic shakeup in the defensive backfield, and since then, the younger guys (Lucas and Ward) have more energy and don't fade down the stretch the way the Parker and Scandrick did.

Parker wasn't resigned in the offseason for a reason, but there was no contingency plan for Berry. So when Berry couldn't go, and Atlanta or Houston or whoever had cut Parker, we needed him. And then we traded for Jordan Lucas. We needed Parker to play until Lucas got familiar with our scheme and calls. As soon as we benched Scandrick and Parker for the kids, the D also went to more 4 man fronts, they overload with Houston and Ford on the same side, etc.

It's been fun to watch the defense coalesce over the past month.

Originally Posted by Haglund's_Spirit (Post 14036711)

That's exactly what the Colts did. And we accommodated.

Mahomes had less than 300 yds passing and 0 TDS

Mahomes rushed for 1 TD, Damian Williams rushed for one, Darrell Williams rushed for one, and Tyreek Hill rushed for one. We controlled the line and TOP from the get.

We can play that game. We have an Oline that is really built more for that than passing - Wild Wylie, the Canadian Doctor and Beast Dick Erving are born maulers.

Originally Posted by RobertWeathers (Post 14036713)

Y'all have had a great year. Teams don't reach the AFCCG without being able to play some defense.

Originally Posted by RobertWeathers (Post 14036716)

Y'all played real well but the Dolts really played like a bunch of sissies. The moment, venue and team were too big for them.

I admit, it was tough seeing Vinatieri puke on his shoes. If he made his kicks it would have been more competitive. Oh well.

Originally Posted by Haglund's_Spirit (Post 14036718)

The problem we were having on the backend were just lapses in concentration or communication breakdowns, like @Pats in week6 or the @Rams debacle - we could've won those games with better communication and more speed on the backend.

We have that now. At least to the point where it's not 'well, we're gonna need to score 45 to win a shootout with Brady' anymore. Because it was like that earlier in the year. People wanted our DC fired (see my avatar) and were posted 'we need to score 40 points every week, defense is terrible.'

We are becoming complete at the right time.

It feels GREAT.

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 14036736)

Originally Posted by Dave454 (Post 14036541)

Oh no, crowd noise. No one else has crowd noise. Amazing.

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19 (Post 14036762)

Almost every year there’s one conference championship game that isn’t all that competitive.

This is going to be that game. In a KC win. Book it.

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 14036736)

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 14036736)

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 14036764)

We almost beat them at their house without Houston and playing with a safety off the street. And we spotted them a shitty half.

We simply play our game and we win comfortably.

Originally Posted by Dave454 (Post 14036547)

I remember when the Seahawks fans were all telling us they were the next dynasty.

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 14036764)

We almost beat them at their house without Houston and playing with a safety off the street. And we spotted them a shitty half.

We simply play our game and we win comfortably.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 14036826)

I do think they'll try and force Brady to beat them with intermediate and deep throws.

We'll see how it works out.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 14036832)

I'm listening to the radio broadcast from our first home playoff win in 25 years.

I'M SO EXCITED

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 14036826)

I do think they'll try and force Brady to beat them with intermediate and deep throws.

We'll see how it works out.

Originally Posted by 007 (Post 14031639)

To hell with all the superstitions. Go get that Lamar Hunt trophy. The time is now.

Bring it home Chiefs!!!

January 20, 2019
5:40pm CST kickoff
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, MO
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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo (Post 14036877)

Yeah i don't see Chiefs letting Brady dink and dunk like he did the Chargers. He is going get pressured up front so his long ball is going be off target I bet he gets picked off twice if our DBs can hang onto the ball :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by pugsnotdrugs19 (Post 14036762)

Almost every year there’s one conference championship game that isn’t all that competitive.

This is going to be that game. In a KC win. Book it.

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo (Post 14036877)

Yeah i don't see Chiefs letting Brady dink and dunk like he did the Chargers. He is going get pressured up front so his long ball is going be off target I bet he gets picked off twice if our DBs can hang onto the ball :rolleyes:

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 14036915)

Damn

just looking at this shit is surreal

https://i.imgur.com/rRV4n3D.png

Originally Posted by Dave454 (Post 14036900)

Pressure is the reason he dinks and dunks. So your post doesn't make much sense.

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 14036916)

Everyone loves the passing game, but this past weekend was a heavy dose of defense and running the ball.

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo (Post 14036933)

I think stopping the run is key but he is going be in third and long situations and Dee Ford and Houston will be coming for him and you have Jones up the middle. Pressure on Brady will make it difficult for him to convert those third and longs.


Tom Brady is going get raddled when he starts taking hits. He isn't nimble and stands there like a statue. Dee Ford with a tomahawk chop will force a fumble he is pretty good at that stuff.

Chiefs have a high octane offense we can score willingly if we go up two touchdowns BB will have to abandon the dink and dunk at some point and take chances.

Originally Posted by O.city (Post 14036947)

Just like with the Colts, you can't let the Pats get into 3rd and 3's and 2's.

Make him be in 2nd and 10's and 3rd and 8's and you can get them off the field and get stops.

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo (Post 14036933)

I think stopping the run is key but he is going be in third and long situations and Dee Ford and Houston will be coming for him and you have Jones up the middle. Pressure on Brady will make it difficult for him to convert those third and longs.


Tom Brady is going get raddled when he starts taking hits. He isn't nimble and stands there like a statue. Dee Ford with a tomahawk chop will force a fumble he is pretty good at that stuff.

Chiefs have a high octane offense we can score willingly if we go up two touchdowns BB will have to abandon the dink and dunk at some point and take chances.

Originally Posted by htismaqe (Post 14036937)

Yep.

The difference is that they sold out to pressure Rivers and hit him. They got in his head.

That's not going to work with Mahomes because 1) he's not a crybaby whiner and 2) he has legs.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14036976)

Why would he be in 3rd and longs constantly when your defense literally can't stop the run or the pass? Very wishful thinking there.

Brady has stood in the pocket this season and taken big hits to make big plays in games where he has scored 38+. He won't fear KC's bottom 5 defense. He's played and beaten much better defenses in the postseason.

Your offense is not high octane without Hunt. It's a slightly above average offense that will be kept to 20 points or fewer for the game on Sunday.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14036976)

Your offense is not high octane without Hunt. It's a slightly above average offense that will be kept to 20 points or fewer for the game on Sunday.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14036976)

Why would he be in 3rd and longs constantly when your defense literally can't stop the run or the pass? Very wishful thinking there.

Brady has stood in the pocket this season and taken big hits to make big plays in games where he has scored 38+. He won't fear KC's bottom 5 defense. He's played and beaten much better defenses in the postseason.

Your offense is not high octane without Hunt. It's a slightly above average offense that will be kept to 20 points or fewer for the game on Sunday.

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 14036981)

I'm a bit concerned by Mahomes' lack of accuracy in the game. A few balls left his hand with a good deal of wobble. Watkins and Hill made some excellent catches on balls that could have been drops/incomplete. They will need a full 60 with few mistakes against NE. I don't think 7 second half points is going to get it done against the Pats.

For the offense, the Colts game looked a lot like Reid games of previous yeas. Come out very well prepared and jump to a nice early lead but then second half adjustments leave a little to be desired.

Originally Posted by Donger (Post 14036966)

Has Amnorix made an appearance yet?

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 14036991)

Oh, and it will be about time that NE has "technical difficulties" on its sideline during the game. That shit only happens in Foxboro. Any electrician and food vendor worth his shit will make sure New England's heaters are all ****ing broken and all drinks are frozen solid.

Originally Posted by DRM08 (Post 14036963)

That statement is true for every offense in football history.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14036976)

Your offense is not high octane without Hunt. It's a slightly above average offense that will be kept to 20 points or fewer for the game on Sunday.

Originally Posted by Rain Man (Post 14037008)

If the game was in New England, the headsets would stop working on key offensive plays for the Chiefs. Do we want to give them their own medicine, or should we prove that we don't have to stoop to Belichick's level to put them away?

Originally Posted by carcosa (Post 14037022)

I truly can't wait to destroy these arrogant mother****ers. I want Chris Jones and Dee Ford and Justin Houston to give Tom Brady full-on CTE.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14036976)

Your offense is not high octane without Hunt. It's a slightly above average offense that will be kept to 20 points or fewer for the game on Sunday.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14036976)

Your offense is not high octane without Hunt. It's a slightly above average offense that will be kept to 20 points or fewer for the game on Sunday.

Originally Posted by carcosa (Post 14037022)

I truly can't wait to destroy these arrogant mother****ers. I want Chris Jones and Dee Ford and Justin Houston to give Tom Brady full-on CTE.

Originally Posted by TwistedChief (Post 14036990)

:clap: You trolling is coming on a little bit too strong here. Try less hard.

Originally Posted by Reerun_KC (Post 14037024)

Stay classy

Originally Posted by carcosa (Post 14037022)

I truly can't wait to destroy these arrogant mother****ers. I want Chris Jones and Dee Ford and Justin Houston to give Tom Brady full-on CTE.

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 14037031)

Exactly. I want Jones to get a 15 yard unsportsmanlike for sticking his dick in Brady's ear hole on his helmet. Skull **** him on the 20 yard line.

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2 (Post 14036991)

Oh, and it will be about time that NE has "technical difficulties" on its sideline during the game. That shit only happens in Foxboro. Any electrician and food vendor worth his shit will make sure New England's heaters are all ****ing broken and all drinks are frozen solid.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14037036)

These arrogant MFers are going to bully you in your own stadium, and the spoiled fanbase will get to celebrate a trip to yet another SB, and there's literally nothing you can do about it but watch Brady hoist another Lamar Hunt trophy.

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88 (Post 14037027)

Let's check the statistics...

Chiefs offense: Ranked #1 in yards per game and #1 in points per game.

And that includes playing the final five games of the season without Hunt, and a game against the #1 ranked defense in the NFL (the Ravens) was part of that five game stretch.

Meanwhile remember when Tom Brady and the Faketriots offense was held to 10 points in a loss in Pittsburgh (i.e. their most recent road game)?

Mahomes had 6 TD passes against that same Steelers defense in Pittsburgh.

Originally Posted by RunKC (Post 14037028)

The Chiefs haven’t allowed 30 points at Arrowhead in their last 34 home games.

17.4 PPG avg allowed this year.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14037036)

These arrogant MFers are going to bully you in your own stadium, and the spoiled fanbase will get to celebrate a trip to yet another SB, and there's literally nothing you can do about it but watch Brady hoist another Lamar Hunt trophy.

Originally Posted by LGOLED (Post 14037045)

Brady was playing with a torn MCL for the 2nd half of the season.