Football Bird's Eye View of the AFCW through 2 weeks...

Mile High Mania · 10:59 AM

Ok, we all know the standings with KC at 2-0 and the rest at 1-1. Overall, it's somewhat on pace with what most expected. Granted - nobody really thought KC would be 2-0 and it's thanks to their defense. Here are some quick hit thoughts that I have on the division.

Chiefs - (2-0)
Next 4: 49ers / bye / @ Colts / @ Texans / Jags

The Chiefs found a way to win at Cleveland - conferencel road wins are critical and divisional home wins are required if you're going to make noise at the end of the season, and right now KC has both. But, that offense and the inability to establish a true and consistent rushing attack will kill the Chiefs if they don't fix it. Cassel has been horrific and he'll only improve if they achieve consistency in the ground game. KC has two top RBs... the problem is that they are trying to date both when they should commit to one of them as 'the guy' and work the other win throughout the game.

The Chiefs have scored 4 TDs in two games and only two of those were by the offense. Obviously that has to improve and it could with San Fran, but over the bye week, KC is going to have some serious soul searching as they stare at back to back road games against the Colts and Texans - those are likely to be two very rude awakenings for Haley and crew.

Projection - Chiefs are 3-3 after this stretch of games

Chargers - (1-1)
Next 4: @ Seahawks / Cardinals / @ Raiders / @ Rams

The Chargers have by far the easiest stretch of games over the next month and should win each of them, moving to 5-1. The defense held the Jags in check, and previously did ok against the Chiefs. Offensively, they could miss Ryan if his injury keeps him out. Can the receivers and Gates step up? Against these 4 teams... very likely.

The Chargers historically start slow under Norv, but at .500 with these 4 games, that should and will change. SD will be on top of the division and in control very soon. Do they trade VJ? I think they will and we'll see how the other WRs respond. They'll always have a chance with Rivers.

Projection - Chargers are 5-1 after this stretch of games

Broncos - (1-1)
Next 4: Colts / @ Titans / @ Ravens / Jets

This is by far the toughest stretch of any division team for the next month. I'll be honest, I could see them winning at TN - possibly, but outside of that... I dunno. I fear an ugly stretch of games, but hope for the best.

Denver's passing game is doing very well, the ground game sucks for the most part and defensively, they're "ok" right now, not stellar. And, they'll need to be stellar in order to go .500 during this stretch. It's not impossible, but it's improbable to me based on what I've seen.

Projection - Broncos are 2-4 after this stretch of games

Raiders - (1-1)
Next 4: @ Cardinals / Texans / Chargers / @49ers

The Raiders slugged it out to narrowly beat the Rams... McFadden is the only real bright spot for this team right now and I could see them losing all 4 of these games. The Rams are worse than all of them and OAK barely beat them at home in front of all 30 fans.

So, can they win at AZ or San Fran? I dunno, but I don't see them winning at home vs Houston and San Diego.

Enjoy .500 while you can Raiders fans... and yes, I'm doing the same thing.

Projection - Raiders are 2-4 after this stretch of games

Fritz88 · 09-20-2010, 07:57 AM

Donks will be 3-3.

Mile High Mania · 09-20-2010, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Donks will be 3-3.

I know what you're doing... the realist in me says they go 0-4 down this stretch, but we'll see.

**ChiTown** · 09-20-2010, 08:02 AM

I actually think the Chiefs will go 2-2 in that stretch. The 9'ers and Jags at Home should be a win.

InChiefsHeaven · 09-20-2010, 08:04 AM

I think the Chiefs bounce back after 2 losses to the Jags and finally beat that team. It's at home...Chiefs 4-2 after that stretch.

SenselessChiefsFan · 09-20-2010, 08:07 AM

Chiefs will likely be 3-3.

Broncos, will likely be 2-4.

Chargers will likely be 4-2.

Raiders will likely be 1-5.

The Chiefs defense is playing well. The special teams are very good. They should beat the 9ers and J'Ville, but I won't be surprised to see them drop one of those games.

The Broncos could easily go 0-4 through this stretch. I just think they will snag a game in there somewhere.

I think the Chargers lose to Seattle. Seattle will be at home and got killed by the Broncos. The Chargers don't have the Broncos pass defense AND Matthews is hurt. So, I think they lose this next game. After that, I think they get on a roll.

I don't know that the Raiders can win any of their next four. They struggled with the Rams at home.

Ugly Duck · 09-20-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I don't know that the Raiders can win any of their next four. They struggled with the Rams at home.

Oakland struggled in the 1st half, but the defense came alive in the 2nd. Allowed only 52 yards the entire second half & moved the ball (337 yards) with Gradkowski. Raiders will lose 'em all if they play like they did in the 1st half, but will probably be 3-3 (beating Arizona & SF) if they continue playing like they did the last two quarters.

Mile High Mania · 09-20-2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ugly Duck

Oakland struggled in the 1st half, but the defense came alive in the 2nd. Allowed only 52 yards the entire second half & moved the ball with Gradkowski. Raiders will lose 'em all if they play like they did in the 1st half, but will probably be 3-3 (beating Arizona & SF) if they continue playing like they did the last two quarters.

Yeah, but you're talking about the success they had at home vs the Rams... you don't play a team during this stretch as bad as the Rams.

thecoffeeguy · 09-20-2010, 09:14 AM

I know the Chargers will possibly be without Matthews for a week or two, but I am not sure if that really matters.

I was watching parts of the game yesterday, and they have that FB/RB guy, Tolbert, who goes 5'8' 250 pounds and he was just a big freaking bruiser out there. Broke tackles, ran over guys, through guys...I was like, woow. I think he rushed for 100 yards? Dont quote me. Anyway, not sure if the Chargers offense misses a beat.

Cassel, Cassel, Cassel....sigh. I really cant say more here.

Ugly Duck · 09-20-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by thecoffeeguy

(Chargers) have that FB/RB guy, Tolbert, who goes 5'8' 250 pounds and he was just a big freaking bruiser out there. Broke tackles, ran over guys, through guys...I was like, woow. I think he rushed for 100 yards?

Dude had 82 yards with a 5.1 average. Not too shabby...

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Yeah, but you're talking about the success they had at home vs the Rams... you don't play a team during this stretch as bad as the Rams.

I hear you... Raiders probably won't break 400 yards against SF & the Cards like they did against the Rams...nor will they only give up 210. But those games are winnable.

**Gadzooks** · 09-20-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by thecoffeeguy

I know the Chargers will possibly be without Matthews for a week or two, but I am not sure if that really matters.

I was watching parts of the game yesterday, and they have that FB/RB guy, Tolbert, who goes 5'8' 250 pounds and he was just a big freaking bruiser out there. Broke tackles, ran over guys, through guys...I was like, woow. I think he rushed for 100 yards? Dont quote me. Anyway, not sure if the Chargers offense misses a beat.

Cassel, Cassel, Cassel....sigh. I really cant say more here.

As far as I know, Mathews suffered a slight sprain and he could play next week.
Tolbert’s a beast and should’ve spelled LT last year while he was shitting the bed. He does tend to get dinged up a lot though.
(He reminds me of Natrone Means and Marion Butts because of his bowling ball physique).

thecoffeeguy · 09-20-2010, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadzooks

As far as I know, Mathews suffered a slight sprain and he could play next week.
Tolbert’s a beast and should’ve spelled LT last year while he was shitting the bed. He does tend to get dinged up a lot though.
(He reminds me of Natrone Means and Marion Butts because of his bowling ball physique).

Ahh, ok.
Still, Tolbert is a freaking load. He just bowled over people. Not the fastest, but a banger who moves the pile. Impressive.

I did not know that he was a UDFA as well.

beer bacon · 09-20-2010, 09:39 AM

Chiefs will be 4-2. I don't see why Jacksonville should be chalked as a loss.

**notorious** · 09-20-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Cassel has been horrific and he'll only improve if they achieve consistency in the ground game.

I disagree.

Cassel is horrible, and when the ground game is hitting on all cylinders he is still horrible.

He will not improve because of the running game.

jidar · 09-20-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

I disagree.

Cassel is horrible, and when the ground game is hitting on all cylinders he is still horrible.

He will not improve because of the running game.

This

09-20-2010, 07:51 AM	Topic Starter
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3297229	Bird's Eye View of the AFCW through 2 weeks... Ok, we all know the standings with KC at 2-0 and the rest at 1-1. Overall, it's somewhat on pace with what most expected. Granted - nobody really thought KC would be 2-0 and it's thanks to their defense. Here are some quick hit thoughts that I have on the division. Chiefs - (2-0) Next 4: 49ers / bye / @ Colts / @ Texans / Jags The Chiefs found a way to win at Cleveland - conferencel road wins are critical and divisional home wins are required if you're going to make noise at the end of the season, and right now KC has both. But, that offense and the inability to establish a true and consistent rushing attack will kill the Chiefs if they don't fix it. Cassel has been horrific and he'll only improve if they achieve consistency in the ground game. KC has two top RBs... the problem is that they are trying to date both when they should commit to one of them as 'the guy' and work the other win throughout the game. The Chiefs have scored 4 TDs in two games and only two of those were by the offense. Obviously that has to improve and it could with San Fran, but over the bye week, KC is going to have some serious soul searching as they stare at back to back road games against the Colts and Texans - those are likely to be two very rude awakenings for Haley and crew. Projection - Chiefs are 3-3 after this stretch of games Chargers - (1-1) Next 4: @ Seahawks / Cardinals / @ Raiders / @ Rams The Chargers have by far the easiest stretch of games over the next month and should win each of them, moving to 5-1. The defense held the Jags in check, and previously did ok against the Chiefs. Offensively, they could miss Ryan if his injury keeps him out. Can the receivers and Gates step up? Against these 4 teams... very likely. The Chargers historically start slow under Norv, but at .500 with these 4 games, that should and will change. SD will be on top of the division and in control very soon. Do they trade VJ? I think they will and we'll see how the other WRs respond. They'll always have a chance with Rivers. Projection - Chargers are 5-1 after this stretch of games Broncos - (1-1) Next 4: Colts / @ Titans / @ Ravens / Jets This is by far the toughest stretch of any division team for the next month. I'll be honest, I could see them winning at TN - possibly, but outside of that... I dunno. I fear an ugly stretch of games, but hope for the best. Denver's passing game is doing very well, the ground game sucks for the most part and defensively, they're "ok" right now, not stellar. And, they'll need to be stellar in order to go .500 during this stretch. It's not impossible, but it's improbable to me based on what I've seen. Projection - Broncos are 2-4 after this stretch of games Raiders - (1-1) Next 4: @ Cardinals / Texans / Chargers / @49ers The Raiders slugged it out to narrowly beat the Rams... McFadden is the only real bright spot for this team right now and I could see them losing all 4 of these games. The Rams are worse than all of them and OAK barely beat them at home in front of all 30 fans. So, can they win at AZ or San Fran? I dunno, but I don't see them winning at home vs Houston and San Diego. Enjoy .500 while you can Raiders fans... and yes, I'm doing the same thing. Projection - Raiders are 2-4 after this stretch of games Last edited by Mile High Mania; 09-20-2010 at 10:59 AM..
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09-20-2010, 07:57 AM	#2
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thecoffeeguy That Rascally wabbit! Join Date: Aug 2009 Casino cash: $10001564	I know the Chargers will possibly be without Matthews for a week or two, but I am not sure if that really matters. I was watching parts of the game yesterday, and they have that FB/RB guy, Tolbert, who goes 5'8' 250 pounds and he was just a big freaking bruiser out there. Broke tackles, ran over guys, through guys...I was like, woow. I think he rushed for 100 yards? Dont quote me. Anyway, not sure if the Chargers offense misses a beat. Cassel, Cassel, Cassel....sigh. I really cant say more here.
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