Originally Posted by Chief Roundup (Post 17232397)

You all are getting trolled and don't even seem to know it. This place has slipped.

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato (Post 17232439)

ESPN is ALSO claiming that the Eagles Defense is better despite the statistics presented indicated Chiefs are ahead?

The Chiefs are tied for third in the NFL with 31 sacks on defense. Is their pass rush actually better than the Eagles this season?
Walder: No, no, no. While the Chiefs have one more sack than the Eagles' 30, Philadelphia has superior pass rush overall. Led by players like Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter, Philadelphia has a 53.7% pass rush win rate (fifth best) -- compared to the Chiefs way down at 35.5% (27th).

So why do the Chiefs have more sacks, even if it's a slight difference? One reason is that they use blitzes and simulated pressures at higher than average rates, and both are effective tools. Kansas City has recorded a 9.9% sack rate when blitzing and 15.1% sack rate using simulated pressure this season. Don't get me wrong, they deserve credit for the sacks and the schematics. But if you're looking for the best pass rush in this game, it will be wearing green.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 17232441)

Just walked the dog. I live 10 min from Arrowhead. It's ****ing nasty outside.

Reid better fire up Creed, Trey and Pop. It's time to separate the men from the boys.

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato (Post 17232437)

ESPN says Eagles have a better OL, but the statistics they presented suggest otherwise?

Which offensive line has been more dominant this season?
Seth Walder, analytics writer: Though the Chiefs rank first in pass block win rate (77.4%) and the Eagles fifth (64.9%), I would say Philadelphia has the better overall offensive line. That's because the Eagles are much better in terms of run blocking, where they rank first (76.6%) in win rate compared to the Chiefs at 19th (70.0%).

Then there is the Chiefs' penalty problem (hello, Jawaan Taylor). They commit holding on 2.6% of their plays (second-highest rate in the NFL) compared to the Eagles at 0.5% (lowest). Lastly, that the Eagles can execute the tush push with such a high rate of efficiency is no trivial matter, and while Hurts plays a big role in that play, the offensive line does, too.

What is the secret to the Eagles' tush push?
McManus: It's part technique -- the ground game is orchestrated by two of the best in the game in offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and center Jason Kelce -- and part brawn, with guard Landon Dickerson (6-foot-6, 332 pounds) and tackles Lane Johnson (6-6, 325 pounds) and Jordan Mailata (6-8, 365 pounds) leading the charge. And it certainly helps to have a quarterback who is a former powerlifter and can squat 600 pounds in Hurts.

Put that all together, and you have a play that is borderline unstoppable, with Philadelphia converting 20 of its 22 attempts (91%) when needing one yard. The Eagles have also scored six touchdowns on sneaks this season, while the rest of the NFL has six combined.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 17232453)

UGLY

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Originally Posted by Couch-Potato (Post 17232439)

ESPN is ALSO claiming that the Eagles Defense is better despite the statistics presented indicated Chiefs are ahead?

The Chiefs are tied for third in the NFL with 31 sacks on defense. Is their pass rush actually better than the Eagles this season?
Walder: No, no, no. While the Chiefs have one more sack than the Eagles' 30, Philadelphia has superior pass rush overall. Led by players like Haason Reddick, Josh Sweat and Jalen Carter, Philadelphia has a 53.7% pass rush win rate (fifth best) -- compared to the Chiefs way down at 35.5% (27th).

So why do the Chiefs have more sacks, even if it's a slight difference? One reason is that they use blitzes and simulated pressures at higher than average rates, and both are effective tools. Kansas City has recorded a 9.9% sack rate when blitzing and 15.1% sack rate using simulated pressure this season. Don't get me wrong, they deserve credit for the sacks and the schematics. But if you're looking for the best pass rush in this game, it will be wearing green.

Originally Posted by PHOG (Post 17232457)

Checks clock....

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