Originally Posted by TomBarndtsTwin
(Post 16744884)
I just rewatched our game with the Jags from earlier in the season last night. It really is amazing that game ended up being only a 10 point victory. The Chiefs turned it over twice (Pacheco fumbling when we were in the redzone and about to score, Pat's INT to Cisco on Jags side of the field that they turned into points), the unexpected on-side kick to open the game (granted, the Jags didn't do anything with the free possession). The TD by the Jags that they scored before the end of the 1st half when there was under a minute left when they started with the ball after the Chiefs own TD. Lots of weird fluky shit. And yet, the game NEVER felt like it was in doubt. The Chiefs were in control from the opening whistle.
I specifically watched Lawrence to see how HE played. Honestly, he didn't look a lot different than he did last week in the second half of the Chargers game. He made several really good throws in the first KC game. Didn't turn the ball over. The thing I DID notice was he was under a LOT of pressure the whole game from the Chiefs D-Line. Kansas City had 5 sacks and 7 TFL, but there were a LOT of QB pressures. The run game, outside of a couple okay runs by Etienne was almost completely shut down.
Lawrence finished 30-40 with 260 yards, 2TD's and 0 INT's. He played a good game. Kirk had over 100 yards on 9 catches and 2TD's. Also, a really good game. I guess I don't honestly see how the Jags can play much better than they did that game and even make the game interesting.
When the Chiefs had the ball on offense, they moved it AT WILL, with little difficulty. The Jags weren't able to do anything to stop them. The Chiefs stopped themselves a few times (the Pacheco fumble, the Pat INT, couple missed throws by Pat on 3rd down), but their was ZERO resistance from the Jags D (except that Cisco ****er who tried to take out two of our WR's with blindside hits). No one else on the Jags defense that day looked like they even had a clue on how to slow KC down (I guess I shouldn't be surprised with Bob Sutton on their sideline). The Chiefs should have hung a 40 burger . . . . . . . . and done so with little effort.
Usually, if you're a good team or even a 'solid' team (we'll call the Jags that for arguments sake) and you go on the road, steal an extra possession on the opening kickoff with an onside kick, force 2 turnovers, don't turn the ball over yourself and play well on offense, you're either gonna win the game or at least keep it close down the stretch. This wasn't the case here. Watching the game, you never felt like the Jags had a chance. If the Chiefs were extra motivated against the Jags for some reason (and, they weren't BTW) and played them like they would play say the Bills or the 49er's, for instance, they would have run them off the field.
The Jags seem to be a good up and coming young team, have a good coach, and had a heck of a win last week, but that's as far as it goes. The Chargers are known for folding and losing big leads, we know this better than anyone. Even though it was a little surprising how bad they choked, it honestly really wasn't all that surprising. The Jags were the beneficiaries of another 'Chargering' moment. Many teams over the years have benefitted from those.
Barring unexpected injuries to the Chiefs or a 3 to 4 turnover game (without the Jags turning it over themselves), the Jags have ZERO chance against the Chiefs this Saturday. Don't believe me? Go back and watch the earlier game start to finish. You'll never see a more effortless win where it looked like they were in complete control and never threatened at all. The Jags are just NOT a good matchup for the Chiefs.
So unless they completely re-invent their defense with some new scheme for this game that befuddles us (Grandpa Bob, lol), this game won't even be close. Take the over AND the points for the Chiefs. You won't regret it.
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