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There's no doubt this game could turn into another beatdown, I just think it will be close (20-24, or similar - roughly the same margin of victory w/ a TD or less).
Flacco was misreable in the last game. KC got a fumble recovery for a TD, but only scored 3 TDs in 12 drives (had 13, but clock expired).
KC scored 13 points in their first three drives, one of 8 plays and another of 13 plays. After that, early in the 2nd quarter, KC only had 1 drive with 7 or more plays and they punted on that one.
So, first 3 were scores and then punt, end of half, punt, punt, TD, punt, punt, FG, punt. Yes, I know that Pat was hurt, left and Moore played most of that game.
Denver had a 10 play drive for a TD to open up the game and went downhill from there. They played like that for the most part with Flacco, but with Allen and now Lock - they've played differently and better on offense early.
And, with Sanders in SF - guys have now had several games to figure out where they fit in that offense with Sutton. Fant, Heuerman, Hamilton, Patrick, Beck, Lindsay and Freeman are putting together some nice games over the last month.
The key is still their defense - if they can play well, it limits the hero that Lock has to be - if he has to air it out, then they're likely up Schitts Creek.
Very tall order and an unrealistic and wild expectation to think Denver can walk in and win - I'm just looking for them to be competitive and play a tight game. Do that and I'll be happy.
This team is nowhere near where they need to be, but the last two weeks have been good to see considering the start.
KC will win, there's no doubt in my mind... I just think Denver is going to play much better than most expect.
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