Chiefs vs Patriots

[Mythjp]

Originally Posted by KCTitus

Patriots dont have a great run defense...in fact, it's worse than KC's. That doesnt bode well to go against a team that relies on the run.

Top that off with the DB injuries that NE has and I say KC has a shot...especially at home.

Say What? Chiefs are giving up 116.9 yards rushing per game.
Patriots are giving up 111.3 rushing yards per game.
And you say The Chiefs Run D is better.
Patriots have faced RBs E.James, E.Smith, Travis Henry, W.McGahee, S. Alexander, C.Martin, D.Staley, J Bettis, and M. Faulk All 100 yard + rushers pergame this season. Only the Colts and Steelers got over 100 yards against the Patriots.
How bad do you think your Run D would have been had you faced that kind of talent week after week.

[KCTitus]

Originally Posted by Mythjp

Say What? Chiefs are giving up 116.9 yards rushing per game.
Patriots are giving up 111.3 rushing yards per game.
And you say The Chiefs Run D is better.
Patriots have faced RBs E.James, E.Smith, Travis Henry, W.McGahee, S. Alexander, C.Martin, D.Staley, J Bettis, and M. Faulk All 100 yard + rushers pergame this season. Only the Colts and Steelers got over 100 yards against the Patriots.
How bad do you think your Run D would have been had you faced that kind of talent week after week.

I hadnt bothered to look up the latest stats, but prior to this weekend, NE was worse. Fortunately for you, you faced Buffalo and lowered your average.

I throw out Smith, Henry, McGahee, and Faulk from your list...sorry, they're not what they were or even started yet.

KC did face James, he had 33 yards rushing.

There's a reason for this...because NE plays with a lead and teams that play with a lead dont have to defend the run too much.

The only game they've played with more than a 7 pt deficit was the Steelers game and the team folded it up. KC has a good a shot as any to put NE down a quick 14...assuming KC doesnt fumble the ball on the 5 or throw an pick resulting in a 102 yd int return for a TD on the 2nd possession of the game.

*edit* NE's schedule has been much like KC's schedule last year--cakewalk. I'd like to see NE face Jamal Lewis.

[cadmonkey]

Originally Posted by KCTitus

There's a reason for this...because NE plays with a lead and teams that play with a lead dont have to defend the run too much.

Right, so when we take the lead on Monday night we won't have to worry about you guys running either.

[KCTitus]

Originally Posted by cadmonkey

Right, so when we take the lead on Monday night we won't have to worry about you guys running either.

I wouldnt bet on that. KC's been in every game they've played and have yet to abandon the run.

[bideau]

Originally Posted by KCTitus

I hadnt bothered to look up the latest stats, but prior to this weekend, NE was worse. Fortunately for you, you faced Buffalo and lowered your average.

I throw out Smith, Henry, McGahee, and Faulk from your list...sorry, they're not what they were or even started yet.

KC did face James, he had 33 yards rushing.

There's a reason for this...because NE plays with a lead and teams that play with a lead dont have to defend the run too much.

The only game they've played with more than a 7 pt deficit was the Steelers game and the team folded it up. KC has a good a shot as any to put NE down a quick 14...assuming KC doesnt fumble the ball on the 5 or throw an pick resulting in a 102 yd int return for a TD on the 2nd possession of the game.

*edit* NE's schedule has been much like KC's schedule last year--cakewalk. I'd like to see NE face Jamal Lewis.

James was essentially allowed to run on the Pats. The game planned called for making the Colts work their way down the field and wait for the inevitable Colt choke. They refused to allow Manning to make big plays to his receivers.

McGahee was coming off three consecutive 100+ games.

Against the Steelers, the Pats flat out sucked. Pitt's first two possessions were 3 and out, then on the 3rd, Law went down with is injury. Next play was a bomb over his replacement. Another TD was a pick returned to the house. Having to play catchup usually results in the defense being on the field alot. Pitt comitted to the run at that point and just wore the Pats D down.

[KCTitus]

Originally Posted by bideau

McGahee was coming off three consecutive 100+ games.

McGahee had 2 straight 100 yd games against NY Giants and Arizona...58 against Baltimore 3 weeks ago and 100+ against Miami 4 weeks ago.