[duncan_idaho]

I’m feeling confident.

The Raiders came out firing and with a lot of confidence. Dominated that first quarter while the Chiefs were a lot flat (and out game-planned initially on D).

KC adjusted in a major way and the Raiders had no answer. And that’s a team that has been playing well on D and had a strong game against the freaking Dolphins last week.

Hopefully this is a progression moment for how they use Rice and Moore moving forward. I love Rice’s ability on those crossing routes. It’s a good way to shake him free on man, as is the back shoulder throw.

Mahomes looked confident and decisive. Kelce looked healthy. D adjusted and played a really strong second half.

A little adversity at mid season before they hit the home stretch is OK by me.

Keep protecting the football, keep catching the football, keep relying on run game power in short yardage, keep leaning into 12 sets, and I think they cruise down the back stretch and hit stride for the playoffs.