[Wilson8]

I agree with this. Added some additional thoughts in red.

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

As the week progresses, thoughts on how to approach the Bengals' very explosive offense:

1) Let the front 4 eat. This is the most important aspect. Let Jones, and Clark, and Ingram, and Reed and Wharton make plays. Devote the back 7 to coverage with the exception of an occasional blitz (hammer that crappy right side of the line when you do it).

The rotation on the defensive line is going to be very important. We can't have guys tired and pacing themselves. Every play has to be maximum effort. They just brought Saunders back. It would be nice if he is healthy enough to contribute. Chiefs get 6 sacks and 2 turnovers.

2) Be creative in devoting help to Ward/Fenton on Jamar Chase. Have a safety over the top. Have the safety and corner flip responsibilities (with the corner taking a cover 3 style drop and the safety handling the shorter stuff).

Hopefully Mathieu is back and ready to play and contribute. Please limit the time that Sorensen plays and keep him away from coverage. Last time we played, Fenton had two interference calls, Snead 1 interference, 1 horse collar, and 1 illegal use of hands, Ward had a holding call. That will be better this time.

3) Keep Nick Bolton and Willie Gay on the field as much as possible (Niemann is the type of LB Mixon routinely abuses).

It is good we have two young linebackers like Bolton and Gay. To the hunt!

I think the Chiefs' offense has locked into playoff mode and is operating efficiently. I love that Mahomes keeps his legs/scrambling ability mostly in his pocket during the regular season and saves that little extra bit for the playoffs. It does seem to routinely catch teams unaware. I'm not concerned about them making plays or putting up points. Just a matter of execution (as it has been all year).

Jerick McKinnon is now an important part of offense and Josh Gordon gone.
Both of these moves makes the offense better.