Let's Talk About Baltimore (AFC Championship)

[SHOWTIME]

Headed back to the AFC Championship Game!!!! Discuss.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by PurpleOrange

FWIW 3 or 4 of those misses were blocks. Butker has had a great year but Tucker has the longer track record, I don't think it's a reach to say he's better. If you want to call it a push I'm fine with that.

Well since 4 of his misses are from 50 plus and are getting block, he must be losing some steam and has to kick it lower, or are your ST's just shitty with the punt return last week and these blocks... and don't bring up the Rams Punt return, that was as egregious non call on two blocks in the back that you will see...

[Tonka83]

Originally Posted by PurpleOrange

FWIW 3 or 4 of those misses were blocks. Butker has had a great year but Tucker has the longer track record, I don't think it's a reach to say he's better. If you want to call it a push I'm fine with that.

That's absolutely a fair take. Tucker has been great his whole career. Butker has been nails all year but did go through a shaky patch last year. Both teams are set up great if it comes down to a game winning kick. Even though the Chiefs seem to have excised their past playoff kicking demons, I still can't help but clench up tight when it comes to game winning kicks. This will probably be one of those games.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by ReynardMuldrake

I mean, it's not like those were one-sided beatdowns. Both games were super competitive. We were slightly outmatched but our superior coaching and having the most clutch player on the field [#15] put us over the top both times. I think the "giant killer" label is accurate.

And that's how I feel this week... that feeling of knowing the weakness of the argument that a team is unbeatable (Grapes, the Eagles cupcake schedule, and now Lamar), and thinking why not the Chiefs. ...but of course having really no idea how it plays out and not going the complete opposite thinking the Chiefs will win easily.

It could very much be like halftime of the Eagles game... oh yeah, they're pretty damn good. Or an also familiar feeling of nah... we got this.

I think it'll be a close game down to the end and would take Mahomes and this defense into that kind of battle ever single time.

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

The overwhelming majority of pundits are going to take the Ravens - and they probably should. This Ravens Team is a once in a generation type team. They're unbeatable by any measure. Should be an easy win for them...

DVOA champions!

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

That woman was the one who said "chiefs are gonna miss the playoffs" last year and looked utterly foolish when we lifted the trophy. And now in this entire playoff run she's picked against the Chiefs. Yes, she even picked Miami too.

Also can someone tweet that photo to @bobbystoupe so he can add it to the list.

Shes nearly unbearable to watch, not because her picks against the Chiefs, just so much worse than Kay Adams. I hope she goes on 12 months of maternity leave.

[PurpleOrange]

Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

Well since 4 of his misses are from 50 plus and are getting block, he must be losing some steam and has to kick it lower, or are your ST's just shitty with the punt return last week and these blocks... and don't bring up the Rams Punt return, that was as egregious non call on two blocks in the back that you will see...

His 53 yarder he hit last week was straight through, could have just been a bit of a slump.

The breeze on Sunday could be tough, and it may very well come down to the kicking game.

[KCUnited]

They need to work that into their chant:

DddddddddVvvvvvvvvvOoooooooooAaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Valiant]

I am enjoying everyone talking up the ravens like the chiefs have no shot.
The bills said we had zero. Now they are all bragging we can't get past the ravens.

Hopefully our dline amps it up. Because they will need too.

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by Tonka83

That's absolutely a fair take. Tucker has been great his whole career. Butker has been nails all year but did go through a shaky patch last year. Both teams are set up great if it comes down to a game winning kick. Even though the Chiefs seem to have excised their past playoff kicking demons, I still can't help but clench up tight when it comes to game winning kicks. This will probably be one of those games.

Butker’s leg/foot was injured in the very first game on Arizona’s slippery field last season. I think it played a major role in his kicking issues throughout the 2022 season. I assume he is much healthier this season and it has really showed in his kicking ability, which has been super impressive.

[IowaHawkeyeChief]

Originally Posted by KCUnited

They need to work that into their chant:

DddddddddVvvvvvvvvvOoooooooooAaaaaaaaaaaaaa

They can steal the Jaguars chant... Instead of DUVALL... They Can Chant DVOA...

[ReynardMuldrake]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

And that's how I feel this week... that feeling of knowing the weakness of the argument that a team is unbeatable (Grapes, the Eagles cupcake schedule, and now Lamar), and thinking why not the Chiefs. ...but of course having really no idea how it plays out and not going the complete opposite thinking the Chiefs will win easily.

It could very much be like halftime of the Eagles game... oh yeah, they're pretty damn good. Or an also familiar feeling of nah... we got this.

I think it'll be a close game down to the end and would take Mahomes and this defense into that kind of battle ever single time.

I think back to corndog. Would we have converted both of those possessions without it? Maybe one, but both? That's a four-point swing right there. Outside of the margin of victory. An example of how coaching can directly impact the outcome of a game. I think people overlook the effect being outcoached can have on big games. I believe that's a big advantage for us.

[RunKC]

Mitch calling for Spags to blitz a lot bc Lamar is 1st in QBR vs 4 man rushes

It’s funny all the Chiefs fans disagree with me and all the Ravens fans who watch him the most are like yup you know ball. It’s on you at this point if you don’t know how good Lamar is from the pocket. Chiefs fans, read these two tweets if you think rushing 4 is the answer https://t.co/7jmN3qUSfE

— Mitchell Schwartz (@MitchSchwartz71) January 26, 2024

[Mecca]

His numbers are absolutely skewed though...they run up scores so his good games turn into 300 yard 5 td 50 pointers.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Lamar has a negative EPA vs. 2-high looks this year.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Remember the plan against the Eagles and Hurts on MNF...ya that's what's coming. Slot blitz roulette over and over