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T-post Tom · 10:19 PM

How The Chiefs Can Beat The Colts
by Patrick Allen
Sep 30th

The Kansas City Chiefs won’t take on the Indianapolis Colts until October 10th but you can bet Todd Haley and his coaching staff are using their “week off” to work.

Here at Arrowhead Addict, we’re doing the same.

The Chiefs are still not getting respect from the national media. Don’t confuse KC’s recent mentions in the national press as respect. They are just mentions. The “experts” have to mention that the Chiefs are 3-0 and they have to mention that it is remarkable but that doesn’t mean they respect them and it certainly doesn’t mean they think the Chiefs stand a snowballs chance in hell of knocking off the Colts on the road.

They might be right. Peyton Manning is one of the best QB’s ever and as some of our astute readers pointed out earlier today, the Colts are nearly unbeatable at home. Since 2005 the Colts are 35 and 6 at home.

Despite their record the Chiefs are still developing. They have a very, very young secondary. The type of secondary Peyton Manning puts in an omelet and eats for breakfast.

Yet given all that, I think the Chiefs are perfectly constructed to beat the Indianapolis Colts.

Ok, maybe not perfectly constructed. It would help if the Chiefs had Joe Montana at QB instead of Matt Cassel but you have to play with the guys you’ve got.

While game planning for the Colts, the Chiefs need to look no farther than the Houston Texans.

Houston is the only team to beat the Colts this year and they exposed in the first game weaknesses that Indi’s last two opponents have failed to take advantage of. Whether the Texans stumbled upon their victory by planning or luck, it worked and the Chiefs would be fools not to look pretty hard at the Texans Week 1 box score.

I’m no fool so I’ve done just that. The way the Texans beat the Colts was very simple.

They ran it down their freaking throats.

For years the Texans have been getting into shootouts with Peyton Manning and for years Manning has beat them. Not this year.

The Texans beat the mighty Indianapolis Colts with a measly 98 yards passing.

Matt Shaub, normally a very good QB capable of putting up huge numbers, attempted only 17 passes to Manning’s 57.

No the Texans ran on the Colts. The pounded the ball with Arian Foster, who racked up 231 yards. In the end the Texans gashed Indi’s pitiful run defense for 257 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Texans weren’t delusional enough to believe they could shut down Manning. Nobody can shut down Manning.

Peyton completed a ridiculous 40 of 57 passes for 433 yards and 3 touchdowns.

More than a few times the Texans let Manning march down into their territory before tightening up their D. They avoided letting Manning get the big play, giving him the underneath stuff. They let him get his numbers.

They got the victory.

The Chiefs have a team constructed to implement a similar game plan. They have a quick and athletic secondary that knows how to tackle. They should be able to keep the Colts receivers in front of them. When the Colts get into Chiefs territory, Flowers, Carr, Berry and Lewis should be able to tighten up enough to hold the Colts to some FG’s.

When the Chiefs have the ball they have to take advantage of Indi’s 29th ranked run defense. The Colts are giving up an average of 141.3 yards per game while the Chiefs are averaging 160.7 yards rushing. This won’t be a repeat of the 2007 Wild Card Playoffs. Bob Sanders isn’t coming back. The Colts aren’t going to suddenly learn how to stop the run. If the Chiefs can gash the Colts on the ground they should be able to score without Matt Cassel needing to throw for 400 yards.

The Chiefs will have to be opportunistic. They won’t be able to turn the ball over and they had better continue to avoid penalties.

If they can do these things I think the Chiefs have a legitimate shot at shocking the world.

A couple of special teams touchdowns wouldn’t hurt either.

http://arrowheadaddict.com/2010/09/3...eat-the-colts/

It'd be a lot easier if we could have Bernie "Flashdance" Pollard for just one play. [Which would make Curtis Painter our starting QB next year.

]

T-post Tom · 09-30-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan

The bad thing about our good running game is the Colts KNOW we have a good running game and shitty pass game. It doesn't take someone from NASA to figure out what we're gonna try and do. They're going to put 8 in the box and make Cassel beat us w/ his arm while Mathis and Freeney are breathing down his neck. I just hope Albert and BRich are up for that challenge, those 2 DE's are VERY fast off the line, on that field turf.

I heard a rumor that Charlie Weiss' former gallbladder is going to suit up and play right tackle. That should eliminate the pass rush from one side of the d-line.

**BossChief** · 09-30-2010, 11:05 PM

Ryan Matthews 1 fumble 1 injury..basically nothing
James Harrison nothing
Frank Gore not much more than nothing

Im not very scared of Arian Foster...

Hug it Out Dan · 09-30-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

It's Lucas Oil Stadium now. Truly a unique stadium actually.

No shit what's unique about it is they sell seats that sit directly behind support beams/blind spots.

T-post Tom · 09-30-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Protection wise, he should be a helluva advantage for the defensive line. If I was Todd, I would stick Lilja in the film room with the front seven and let him coach them up for an hour or two.

yeppers.

KCrockaholic · 09-30-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan

The bad thing about our good running game is the Colts KNOW we have a good running game and shitty pass game. It doesn't take someone from NASA to figure out what we're gonna try and do. They're going to put 8 in the box and make Cassel beat us w/ his arm while Mathis and Freeney are breathing down his neck. I just hope Albert and BRich are up for that challenge, those 2 DE's are VERY fast off the line, on that field turf.

I expect a lot of 3-wide formations with Dexter like we had last week against SF, and I also expect some Single Wing as well with DMC/Charles/Jones so we can add an extra blocker to the mix and take Cassel out wide like we did last week. Honestly Jones/Charles is better under center than Cassel

KCrockaholic · 09-30-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan

No shit what's unique about it is they sell seats that sit directly behind support beams/blind spots.

Ha. I wonder if those seats are the freebees if you come in after halftime.

KCrockaholic · 09-30-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Ryan Matthews 1 fumble 1 injury..basically nothing
James Harrison nothing
Frank Gore not much more than nothing

Im not very scared of Arian Foster...

If James Harrison was a runningback he would be freaking unstoppable.

Hug it Out Dan · 09-30-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by T-post Tom

I heard a rumor that Charlie Weiss' former gallbladder is going to suit up and play right tackle. That should eliminate the pass rush from one side of the d-line.

Man I wish we still had Jordan Black. He loved playing against Freeney.

Hug it Out Dan · 09-30-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

If James Harrison was a runningback he would be freaking unstoppable.

Dante84 · 09-30-2010, 11:10 PM

Conversely, the Colts beat the Chiefs by stopping the run.

8 in the box, make Cassel (yuck) Bowe (drop) and Chambers (who?) beat you.

In order to be in this game, Cassel will need to hit on 90% or better on our screen passes, flat passes, and tight end routes.

We live and die on third down in this game. And its up to Cassel.

KCrockaholic · 09-30-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan

Man I wish we still had Jordan Black. He loved playing against Freeney.

I-65 was such a monster.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-30-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Conversely, the Colts beat the Chiefs by stopping the run.

8 in the box, make Cassel (yuck) Bowe (drop) and Chambers (who?) beat you.

In order to be in this game, Cassel will need to hit on 90% or better on our screen passes, flat passes, and tight end routes.

We live and die on third down in this game. And its up to Cassel.

The Colts run defense blows. Their secondary isn't much better.

I'm not saying the Chiefs will unequivocally win, but the Colts certainly have weaknesses.

Zaiko · 09-30-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Ryan Matthews 1 fumble 1 injury..basically nothing
James Harrison nothing
Frank Gore not much more than nothing

Im not very scared of Arian Foster...

Hillis is a better runner than JH I think anyways.

And Frank Gore not much? The guy has been consistently one of the top 10 runners in in the league for the past few years.

Foster has ran very well. Torched Indy, ran pretty solid against the Redskins, and also good against the Boys. The passing offense really helps open it up for him though.

**BossChief** · 09-30-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

The Colts run defense blows. Their secondary isn't much better.

I'm not saying the Chiefs will unequivocally win, but the Colts certainly have weaknesses.

...and our strengths just happen to match up to those weakness' pretty damn well.

IMO, anyway.

T-post Tom · 09-30-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Conversely, the Colts beat the Chiefs by stopping the run.

8 in the box, make Cassel (yuck) Bowe (drop) and Chambers (who?) beat you.

In order to be in this game, Cassel will need to hit on 90% or better on our screen passes, flat passes, and tight end routes.

We live and die on third down in this game. And its up to Cassel.

Pioli would do well to go out and scrounge up a wide receiver that knows how to get separation. Chambers just can't seem to do it anymore. It may be too late for the Colts game, but it'd certainly shore up our playoff hopes.

09-30-2010, 10:06 PM
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1757293	How The Chiefs Can Beat The Colts How The Chiefs Can Beat The Colts by Patrick Allen Sep 30th The Kansas City Chiefs won’t take on the Indianapolis Colts until October 10th but you can bet Todd Haley and his coaching staff are using their “week off” to work. Here at Arrowhead Addict, we’re doing the same. The Chiefs are still not getting respect from the national media. Don’t confuse KC’s recent mentions in the national press as respect. They are just mentions. The “experts” have to mention that the Chiefs are 3-0 and they have to mention that it is remarkable but that doesn’t mean they respect them and it certainly doesn’t mean they think the Chiefs stand a snowballs chance in hell of knocking off the Colts on the road. They might be right. Peyton Manning is one of the best QB’s ever and as some of our astute readers pointed out earlier today, the Colts are nearly unbeatable at home. Since 2005 the Colts are 35 and 6 at home. Despite their record the Chiefs are still developing. They have a very, very young secondary. The type of secondary Peyton Manning puts in an omelet and eats for breakfast. Yet given all that, I think the Chiefs are perfectly constructed to beat the Indianapolis Colts. Ok, maybe not perfectly constructed. It would help if the Chiefs had Joe Montana at QB instead of Matt Cassel but you have to play with the guys you’ve got. While game planning for the Colts, the Chiefs need to look no farther than the Houston Texans. Houston is the only team to beat the Colts this year and they exposed in the first game weaknesses that Indi’s last two opponents have failed to take advantage of. Whether the Texans stumbled upon their victory by planning or luck, it worked and the Chiefs would be fools not to look pretty hard at the Texans Week 1 box score. I’m no fool so I’ve done just that. The way the Texans beat the Colts was very simple. They ran it down their freaking throats. For years the Texans have been getting into shootouts with Peyton Manning and for years Manning has beat them. Not this year. The Texans beat the mighty Indianapolis Colts with a measly 98 yards passing. Matt Shaub, normally a very good QB capable of putting up huge numbers, attempted only 17 passes to Manning’s 57. No the Texans ran on the Colts. The pounded the ball with Arian Foster, who racked up 231 yards. In the end the Texans gashed Indi’s pitiful run defense for 257 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns. On the defensive side of the ball, the Texans weren’t delusional enough to believe they could shut down Manning. Nobody can shut down Manning. Peyton completed a ridiculous 40 of 57 passes for 433 yards and 3 touchdowns. More than a few times the Texans let Manning march down into their territory before tightening up their D. They avoided letting Manning get the big play, giving him the underneath stuff. They let him get his numbers. They got the victory. The Chiefs have a team constructed to implement a similar game plan. They have a quick and athletic secondary that knows how to tackle. They should be able to keep the Colts receivers in front of them. When the Colts get into Chiefs territory, Flowers, Carr, Berry and Lewis should be able to tighten up enough to hold the Colts to some FG’s. When the Chiefs have the ball they have to take advantage of Indi’s 29th ranked run defense. The Colts are giving up an average of 141.3 yards per game while the Chiefs are averaging 160.7 yards rushing. This won’t be a repeat of the 2007 Wild Card Playoffs. Bob Sanders isn’t coming back. The Colts aren’t going to suddenly learn how to stop the run. If the Chiefs can gash the Colts on the ground they should be able to score without Matt Cassel needing to throw for 400 yards. The Chiefs will have to be opportunistic. They won’t be able to turn the ball over and they had better continue to avoid penalties. If they can do these things I think the Chiefs have a legitimate shot at shocking the world. A couple of special teams touchdowns wouldn’t hurt either. http://arrowheadaddict.com/2010/09/3...eat-the-colts/ It'd be a lot easier if we could have Bernie "Flashdance" Pollard for just one play. [Which would make Curtis Painter our starting QB next year. ] Last edited by T-post Tom; 09-30-2010 at 10:19 PM..
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