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Originally Posted by htismaqe
They were 2-high and even 3-high at times. That's why Williams had so many catches.
It's true the Raiders went back to their single high stuff but not the entire game. The idea that they simply didn't use the cover 2 shell is false. They tried it and Patrick beat it - repeatedly. They scored three TD's in the first half on 9, 10, and 11 plays respectively.
I expect the Cowboys to run cover 2. I expect Patrick to pick them apart, just like he did the Raiders.
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This.
The Raiders ran cover 2 and cover 3 most of the game and were dropping 7 and 8 deep each play.
The reasons it didn't work are varied, but all equate to Chiefs execution.
1. Mahomes being patient and decisive
2. Receivers catching the ball
3. OL playing largely penalty-free football and handling the 3-4 rushers the Raiders were sending
4. Chiefs not turning over the football
The Raiders eventually came out of the shell to try and find something that would work and it just didn't.
If 1-4 are in line, the Chiefs are going to move the ball and score.