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Originally Posted by DRM08
McNabb had a very strong defense backing him, which is not the case with Mahomes. Check out these seasons:
2000 - Eagles were 4th in Scoring Defense
2001 - Eagles were 2nd in Scoring Defense
2002 - Eagles were 2nd in Scoring Defense
2003 - Eagles were 7th in Scoring Defense
2004 - Eagles were 3rd in Scoring Defense
Meanwhile Joe Burrow's defense shut down Josh Allen for 10 points. Bengals are giving up 18 points per game in the Playoffs the last 2 seasons while Mahomes' defense gives up 25 points per game in the Playoffs for his career.
Cincy's playoff defense allowing 18 ppg is similar to the #1 or #2 scoring defenses in the regular season for 2021 and 2022 seasons. In a battle of great QB's, it comes down to the defense on each side. And maybe special teams. Butker has missed 2 field goals in the 2 losses at Cincy's stadium. Cincy won those games by 3 points.
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The QB's Cinci have faced in the playoffs.
1. Carr
2. Tannerhill
3. Mahomes
4. Stafford
5. Huntley
6. Allen
Only two elite guys on there in reality.