Let's talk about the Saints.

[Direckshun]

What?

It's midweek and we don't have a Saints thread?

I pretty much have no idea what to expect in this game. The Saints are a pretty terrible team everywhere. They have one good passrusher and the rest of their defense is utter garbage. Their offensive line can't open holes and Mark Ingram is JAG.

But, of course, they have the one thing we're vulnerable to: an elite, Hall of Fame quarterback.

Brees can light Arrowhead the **** up. We currently have no CBs on this team that can guard Brandin Cooks, a sharp route-running speedster that our corners match up horribly against.

Fortunately, they have no other receivers that are serious weapons, but it doesn't matter with Brees. He gets the ball out in a hurry, and roughly 100% of his passes are on target. Brees has seen every coverage, and every blitz.

We're probably rolling with another Hali/Ford/Zombo matchup on the edges and that's not going to be enough to get to him.

What do you guys know about the Saints?

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Saints just listed LB Stephone Anthony as Out. He joins LB Dan Ellerbee as OUT vs. the Chiefs on Sunday.

DE Paul Kruger is Questionable with a back problem.

LT Teron Armstead is Questionable with a knee problem.
LG Andrus Peat is Out with a groin problem.


Left side of their offensive line is out and the linebacking crew is in shambles.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

that is creeping me out, but in a good way

[Squalor2]

when you get to it, the way beat the saints is to make them run

[Saccopoo]

The Saints run game sucks. Only Mark Ingram is seeing action and does have 272 yards on the season. They will run Cooks on end arounds, but rarely.

But they are passing the ball all over the place. (As usual.)

I'm a little worried about the Brandon Cooks matchup on our defensive backs to be honest.

I guess this is really the game that the Chris Jones fans are looking forward to as the left side of the Saints offensive line is either out or hobbled.

Saints haven't really been able to put pressure on an opposing QB other than by right defensive tackle Nick Fairly (3.5 sacks in 2016) and right defensive end Cameron Jordan (2.5 sacks in 2016). Other than LB Craig Robertson (33 tackles on the season), they aren't really stopping anyone.

Fisher will have to play strong and whoever starts at RG is going to have to be stout.

As Easy said, I'd like to see the Chiefs run it down their throats right from the start. That would put pressure on Fairly and Jordan and work their depleted LB corps. I'm also looking for a lot of screens to the right to move the ball away from their interior and take advantage of their weak edge defense. This should play in favor of our OL strengths in Schwartz and LDT as well as being able to use the strong side and get the ball out to Kelce.

The Saints are #2 in the NFL in scoring offense, but also #32 in points allowed. #31 in yards per game allowed. They are #4 in passing yards per game but #31 in passing yards allowed per game. #30 in rush yards per game and #26 rush yards allowed per game. They aren't stopping much of anyone at this point.

Ball control TOP will be key in keeping Brees/Cooks off the field for as long as possible but the Chiefs have to get TDs when they have red zone opportunities to do so. The Saints can score in a hurry and we don't have a team that excels in playing catchup (despite the San Diego game).


I'd also like to see Sutton unleash DJ and/or Sorensen on some blitzes.
They aren't running anyone over and it would be nice to see the Chiefs defense pressure Brees from the middle every once and a while.

[RINGLEADER]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

They're the Raiders with a shittier offensive line and defense but better QB.

Cooks will be a problem. None of our guys have the speed to match him. I hope the safeties are on point for this game..

Well if Hopkins, Cooper, and all the other good receivers we've faced this season are any indication we will give up 250 yards in the first half and less than 100 in the second. Not sure why Sutton takes until the half to adjust but at least he does.

Really Brees throwing it to Cooks is the only real concern - I would think we can shut that chit down but we'll see. A few fun facts going into the game:

Chiefs have not lost at Arrowhead since October 18th last year. That's 8 home games in a row and they're 13-2 overall in the last 15 games.

So far this season the Chiefs have surrendered 6 points in the second half of games at Arrowhead and 26 points in the second halves of all five games played so far (with more than half of those coming in the Pittsburgh debacle).

KC is tied for first with the most interceptions in the NFL and fourth in turnover differential at +5.

Drew Brees has a 3TD to 2INT ratio and a 82.8 passer rating on the road (compared to 11TD and 2INT and a 114.3 passer rating at home).

When behind by more than one score Drew Brees has a 58.8 completion percentage and a passer rating of 62.7.

On grass Drew Brees has a passer rating of 74.7 with 2TD and 2INT.

Spencer Ware is fourth in yards-from-scrimmage with an average of 129.2.

Tyreek Hill is second in the NFL in punt return yardage and tied for 7th in kickoff returns.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

If we are gonna play that game, MIA would destroy KC since they destroyed PIT and PIT destroyed us. Or better yet, we will beat the Saints because we beat OAK in OAK and OAK beat the Saints in NO. This league shows every week that you can't take results from other games to determine what team will beat the other.

Actually the scenario you are talking about makes much more sense then the one in the post you quoted.at least the teams played each other.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

As the game creeps closer, I get the feeling that the Chiefs are going to rape ass.

31-13, or so.

[NJChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

Actually the scenario you are talking about makes much more sense then the one in the post you quoted.at least the teams played each other.

Yes at least there is some cross over. It's a league of matchups for the most part. Some teams matchup better against certain teams. On paper, you would think KC has enough to slow down NO the way they play on the road. Especially with this being a very difficult road game for anyone. Add the poor Saints D and KC should win. Never know though.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan

Yes at least there is some cross over. It's a league of matchups for the most part. Some teams matchup better against certain teams. On paper, you would think KC has enough to slow down NO the way they play on the road. Especially with this being a very difficult road game for anyone. Add the poor Saints D and KC should win. Never know though.

Nothing would surprise me.

[Rasputin]

Originally Posted by Squalor2

when you get to it, the way beat the saints is to make them run

Yeah lets just not get into a shootout where Drew Breezy remembers he is Drew Breese and his mole puts up a bunch of points on us.

Solid defense and run down their throats can win us the game but getting into a shootout I believe is a bad idea.

[crazycoffey]

Going to the game now, what time does the stadium let you in to watch warm ups? We have no tailgate plans and I haven't been in early in for-ever.

[Misplaced_Chiefs_Fan]

Just looking at the injury report for the game. Saints are already down six players before the game even starts.


New Orleans Saints Injuries
Nicholas Fairley DT -- Did Not Participate In Practice --
Stephone Anthony LB Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Delvin Breaux CB Fibula Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Daniel Lasco RB Hamstring Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Sterling Moore CB Abdomen Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Andrus Peat T Groin Did Not Participate In Practice Out
Dannell Ellerbe LB Quadricep Limited Participation in Practice Out
Terron Armstead T Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Paul Kruger DE Back Limited Participation in Practice Questionable

Kansas City Chiefs Injuries
Tamba Hali LB -- Did Not Participate In Practice --
Kenneth Acker CB -- Full Participation in Practice --
Jordan Devey G -- Full Participation in Practice --
Mitchell Schwartz T -- Full Participation in Practice --
Jamaal Charles RB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable
Phillip Gaines CB Knee Limited Participation in Practice Questionable

[hometeam]

Ill be there, so we should win.

[crazycoffey]

Originally Posted by crazycoffey

Going to the game now, what time does the stadium let you in to watch warm ups? We have no tailgate plans and I haven't been in early in for-ever.

This is a good question; does anyone know?

[CapsLockKey]

Originally Posted by crazycoffey

This is a good question; does anyone know?

All Gates open at 10:30, Club level gates 9:30