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Originally Posted by PAChiefsGuy
Even if the Chiefs lose tomorrow they win the next 2 games - they get #1 seed. So I don't understand this 'I'm increasing the injury risk over time...." statement you made when there are too many variables to say that if Chiefs lose (and they may not) that the season is basically over and they won't get the #1 seed.
Wentz is one of the better backups in the NFL, Reid knows how to design plays for him due to his time in Philly, and our D is solid. Chiefs are also at home. They can win w him.
And the strategic goal for this team is to win the SB, not get the #1 seed. Those are two very different things. Mahomes has repeatedly said what the goal for this team is this season and that's a SB victory.
That said I believe in Reid especially when it comes QBs. I've said that way before Mahomes got here, so I know he will make the right decision. I'm not overly worried about it. We'll see what happens.
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If the Chiefs beat the Texans and Steelers, they can rest the starters against Denver. That's one less game of hits. And then they get a 1st round bye. That's another full game of hits.
It's basic math. The chances of him getting injured again go up with every game he plays. So does the risk to the rest of the team. The goal should always be to play as few games as needed. They ve played an entire season's worth of playoff games in the last 5 years. There's no reason to subject them to extra games, especially when there are no guarantees of anything.