AFCW: Week 11

[Mile High Mania]

I feel like I'm having that moment in 'The Jerk' when Navin R. Johnson realizes the phone books just arrived. "It's here - It's here... Chiefs @ Broncos, sounds like your typical assholes are coming to town."

Anyway, this is what everyone around here has been clamoring about for months now, the only blemish is that it's 8-1 vs 9-0, but sole possession of first place is on the line here, and there's absolutely no lack for drama.

As I type this, the Manningverse is all lit up about the MRI that will be performed today and while it's definitely a concern, I don't see this being a case where he's missing the game. If that were to happen, then all bets are off as the 6'7 Sasquatch would see his first action... but again, that ain't happening.

Through 10 weeks, we have the following:

Chiefs 9-0
Broncos 8-1
Chargers 4-5
Raiders 3-6

Three games that matter, but really only one of any real importance as it relates to the race for the Division crown.

Raiders @ Texans
Neither team is really any good right now, but both have the potential to win this game. I'm keeping it easy here and sticking with the home team. Houston has better playmakers across the board, IMO. And, I like what Keenum has been doing. The Raiders look ... well, like the Raiders. I think it could be a fun game to watch, possibly, but the Texans win this one by 10.

Texans 27 / Raiders 17

Chargers @ Dolphins
As I type this, the Dolphins are in all kinds of disarray and preparing to battle the Bucs on MNF. So, no clue as to whether or not they're rolling into this game with a win or a loss.

Either way, I don't think it will matter as I believe the Chargers when this "battle of the coastal teams". San Diego has talent and they can put up points, but their defense is rather lame. I think this could be a good game, but the Chargers win this one after a big letdown at home vs the Broncos. Chargers fans will be teased into another few weeks of "maybe we can get a WC spot" before ultimately being disappointed after their team loses 4 of their final 6 games at the hands of Denver, KC (twice) and the Bengals.

Chargers 30 / Dolphins 17

Broncos vs Chiefs

There's not much more that can be said that isn't already being hotly debated on 72 other threads regarding this epic matchup. The Chiefs stroll into Denver with a perfect 9-0 record coming out of their bye week. The Chiefs are relatively healthy and determined to prove to everyone that they are without a doubt the best team in the land.

The Broncos slipped up against the Colts, and their defense has given up a fair amount of points and yards to every team they've played this season.

Every bit of success that Denver has is directly related to Manning - big shocker and with the ankle issues and the banged up Oline... there is cause for concern. The good news is that while the Chiefs have a nasty defense, their offense is fairly pedestrian.

I noted in another thread that if you were to compare Denver's production at home and KC's production on the road, it's not pretty for KC. In 4 road games, the Chiefs' offense has produced 5 TDs and 11 FGs, while the Defense and Special Teams has accounted for 5 other TDs. That's really good if you're a KC fan, but on the road in Denver... I think Smith and the passing game will have to become a bit more bold and productive, especially if Denver is successful in containing/limiting Charles.

I've thrown out a few random score predictions over the last week, but they all have one thing in common - I believe Denver wins this one by roughly 10 points. Yes, Manning is banged up - the Oline is banged up. The Chiefs defense is crazy nasty and will do all they can to hit Manning early, hard and often.

Can they be successful with this and can their offense put up 20+ points? I think Yes and No... it should be a fun game.

Broncos 34 / Chiefs 23

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Bowser

You mean kind of like an offense setting all time records getting fat on the crap defenses of the league? But that's not lucky, right? That's just "winning the games you should win", right?

Getting fat on bad defenses is sorta like getting fat by facing bad offenses and third string qb's. Fact: Chiefs have had every single bounce go their way. Fact: This will change. Fact: Broncos have had more injuries than any other team in the league: Fact: Broncos will only get better on defense. Fact: Broncos are the better team. Fact: You are a an idiot and a douchebag.

[Mile High Mania]

Oh geez.

[ThaVirus]

5 posts in this dude is already throwing haymakers.

[Bewbies]

It even stutters when it types.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Breaker

Getting fat on bad defenses is sorta like getting fat by facing bad offenses and third string qb's. Fact: Chiefs have had every single bounce go their way. Fact: This will change. Fact: Broncos have had more injuries than any other team in the league: Fact: Broncos will only get better on defense. Fact: Broncos are the better team. Fact: You are a an idiot and a douchebag.

Fact: Peyton is one hard sack away from us facing yet ANOTHER backup quarterback. Fact: Your defense is way overrated. Fact: You're worried about this game. Rightfully so.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Oh geez.

Control your ilk for crissakes.

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Bowser

I mean, Julius Thomas with that blazing 5.4 40 time going 74 yards against the Charger secondary is just pure skill. The Chargers had no hope against such an athlete.

He is better than your entire WR corps and he is our 4th best receiver .... you don't have 4 guys that can cover ours. We can shut down yours in man to man long enough to get our D to Smith. Since Von came back our defense has increased drastically in pressure, sacks, and turnovers. You have one threat in Charles that we need to worry about, so we can stack the box and not let him beat us. As long as we don't turn the ball over the Chiefs have no chance.

[AussieChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Breaker

Fact: Broncos have had more injuries than any other team in the league.

[TheSourceX1]

Originally Posted by Strongside

Want to play that card? The defenses that you've beat up on rank 32, 31, 29, 21, 28, 27. Not to mention you had your worst performance of the year yesterday against the 29th ranked d in the league, LOST to the 21st ranked, and damn near lost to the 32nd ranked.

Don't bring up stupid, meaningless shit if you're not going to do your research first. You haven't played a team that is going to come at you with what our defense is bringing on Sunday night. Take that shit to the bank, boy.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Even if the Chiefs defense plays the game of their lives, the Chiefs offense won't be able to put up enough points to keep us out of the game. Denver can put up 30 points in a blink of an eye and Trindon Holliday hasn't had a return TD in a while, he's due.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Oh geez.

Is this one of your jokers?

Please dispose of him.

Thanks in advance.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Breaker

He is better than your entire WR corps and he is our 4th best receiver .... you don't have 4 guys that can cover ours. We can shut down yours in man to man long enough to get our D to Smith. Since Von came back our defense has increased drastically in pressure, sacks, and turnovers. You have one threat in Charles that we need to worry about, so we can stack the box and not let him beat us. As long as we don't turn the ball over the Chiefs have no chance.

You missed the point like you missed the hole on prom night - the Chargers have a terrible defense in spite of hobbling Peyton.

And I love that confidence. You probably ought to play a minimum of eight in the box all night just to be sure to shut Charles down.

I'll let you in on a little secret as to why I'm not real scared of that Bronco defense - no matter who we have played this year, when we have needed a drive or a score, we have yet to not find a way to get it. It's what we do, and we've done it against legit defenses, unlike Peyton and Co.

[Bowser]

Originally Posted by Von Dumbass

Even if the Chiefs defense plays the game of their lives, the Chiefs offense won't be able to put up enough points to keep us out of the game. Denver can put up 30 points in a blink of an eye and Trindon Holliday hasn't had a return TD in a while, he's due.

Hard hitting analysis here. By this logic, Jamaal hasn't rushed for 250 in a game in a while either. I guess that means he's due?

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by Von Dumbass

Denver can put up 30 points in a blink of an eye and Trindon Holliday hasn't had a return TD in a while, he's due.

Denver must have not blinked during the entire game yesterday.

[Quesadilla Joe]

Originally Posted by Bowser

Hard hitting analysis here. By this logic, Jamaal hasn't rushed for 250 in a game in a while either. I guess that means he's due?

Jamaal hasn't had big rushing days this year because of the blocking scheme/offensive philosophy Reid brought to your team. He's too stubborn to change his ways so I think a 250 yard game by Charles is highly unlikely.