Do you think we still win the division?

[cdcox]

Originally Posted by KCTitus

This team does not have that luxury...I'm pretty sure you might be right, and I've been frustrated that Andy doesnt go 'pedal to the metal' every game. I do think he exposes only as much as necessary, but this team cant live on the razors edge.



Again, this team has no margin of error and it's been replete with 'errors' all season so far.



I respect your statistical analysis, cdcox...Always appreciated that from you. I'm guessing at least 7 losses and maybe backing into a playoff spot and a quick flameout thereafter.

I agree that we have less margin for error this year than the past three. Today it seemed like Andy realized that. I think we are still a healthy margin better than an average NFL team, as long as Andy utilizes the whole offense for the whole game.

Against the NFL elite it all depends on how we are playing. If the OL comes together, if the defense can play “average”, we can run with anyone.

[KCTitus]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I agree that we have less margin for error this year than the past three. Today it seemed like Andy realized that. I think we are still a healthy margin better than an average NFL team, as long as Andy utilizes the whole offense for the whole game.

Against the NFL elite it all depends on how we are playing. If the OL comes together, if the defense can play “average”, we can run with anyone.

Big...BIG... If's in that statement. Without new talent or a major change of philosophy, I dont see this defense changing anytime soon

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by cdcox

if the defense can play “average”, we can run with anyone.

Not even average... they were on track to beat the Ravens despite the 36 points allowed. CEH doesn't fumble and take off a TD from the Chargers to win that game and they're 4-0 while allowing 29.5 points per game.

There's really no evidence that the offense has to be near perfect and commit zero turnovers or else they're in danger of losing to one of several teams on their schedule.

Of course, it needs to improve come playoff time, yet they've already beaten one of the best teams in the AFC and should have won a 2nd.

[KCTitus]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

...Of course, it needs to improve come playoff time, yet they've already beaten one of the best teams in the AFC and should have won a 2nd.

Of course! I mean what is this teams goal? If they limp into the playoffs playing this kind of shit football, they dont move forward. THAT's my point!

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by KCTitus

Of course! I mean what is this teams goal? If they limp into the playoffs playing this kind of shit football, they dont move forward. THAT's my point!

Eh, at minimum we're probably still talking about the AFCCG... and like I said, they don't have to be top 15 or top 20 or top 25, they just have to be better than complete shit and they're competing for another SB victory.

That's what happened in 2018.

[KCTitus]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Eh, at minimum we're probably still talking about the AFCCG... and like I said, they don't have to be top 15 or top 20 or top 25, they just have to be better than complete shit and they're competing for another SB victory.

That's what happened in 2018.

Given this team's performance thus far, I would be ecstatic with that. So far, they've been complete shit on defense...especially redzone. If that doesnt change, I fail to see how KC makes it to the AFCCG.

[tredadda]

Originally Posted by KCTitus

Given this team's performance thus far, I would be ecstatic with that. So far, they've been complete shit on defense...especially redzone. If that doesnt change, I fail to see how KC makes it to the AFCCG.

They can outscore anyone. That's why they can make the AFCCG.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

In Baltimore, they were on cruise control throughout much of the 2nd half. They seemed content with a double digit lead, both players and coaches. When the lead unexpectedly slipped away, they got serious again and began to methodically slice down the field on the final drive for the win. Then the unlikely fumble.

Last week, I think most of us agree that if you take away two or three careless mistakes, they win comfortably. Hell, if you just take away the questionable 4th down penalty, they probably win.

4-0 vs a tough schedule would have everybody feeling good about this team, regardless of defensive flaws. Obviously, these things happened and they didn't get it done, but history tells us that those problems aren't likely to continue. The offense generally closes games out well and mistakes are uncommon.

To lose the turnover battle 4-0 but still be in a position to beat a quality QB like Herbert was pretty impressive, to be honest.