Chiefs at Colts playoff game discussion thread

[Chiefs Pantalones]

For our sanity I hope we win this game. 20 years is a long time. Please. After that I'm cool. Let's just get this W then go from there. It's time.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by McBeard

Stopping the run has got to be our #1 priority.

Protecting Smith should be our no 1 priority.

Pressuring Luck should be our 2nd...

[TorontoChief]

So excited for the game tomorrow. I think we will stick it to the Colts and shatter the NFL's dream of a Manning vs Luck match-up.

Has anyone here been to Indy that can recommend some good places to eat and check out.

[Eleazar]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

I'm so ****ing happy I have Clay on ignore now.

Dude is absolutely worthless.

Ditto

[McBeard]

Originally Posted by Fritz88

Hail didn't even practice this week.

Should I be worried?
Posted via Mobile Device

I would be shocked if he doesn't play. He has got to be the toughest player on the team. He has played entire seasons with legit injuries.

[Bob Dole]

Originally Posted by McBeard

I heard an interesting stat on the radio this morning:

The Colts are 9-1 when they run for 100 yards and the Chiefs are 0-5 when they allow a 100 yard rusher. Stopping the run has got to be our #1 priority.

Chiefs are 0-2 in playoff games where they amass less than 200 total yards of offense. You know...the last 2 playoff disasters.

[RunKC]

The Chiefs played their worst game of the season against the Colts at Arrowhead.

Most turnovers all year at 4.
Most missed tackles on the year with 17.
More blown coverages.

Despite that we were still down by only 6 points at halftime.

We play sound fundamental football and we win this game by double digits.

[Warrior5]

Red up.

[TimeForWasp]

I've saved 15% by switching to Geico

[Marcellus]

Spread is now down to -1 and its a pickem on several sights. Interesting.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by cdcox

I missed the regular season match up due to travel, but just caught the NFL replay version. My concerns:

1. Brandon Albert has to neutralize Mathis. Mathis is having a monster year, so his performance against the Chiefs wasn't some kind of one day fluke. Alex doesn't do well in a dirty pocket.
2. Luck is Manning-like in his ability to neutralize a pass rush. We got good pressure a few times, but Luck handled it. When we did sack him, he didn't lose his cool. Good feet, quick release, sees the field, plus he is tougher to bring down than Manning. We aren't going to see a Luck melt down. Which leaves...
3. Our exposed secondary. There are structural weaknesses here that aren't going to change without different personnel. Luck is going to exploit them. He'll get his 250+ yards.
4. The Colts offense is designed to limit turnovers (13 on the season). We aren't likely to have a significant advantage in turnovers.
5. If it comes down to the last possession of each team, I'll take the better QB. He will also have the refs on his side. Big advantage Colts.

So how do we win?

We have to contain their running game. If we don't, gameover. We must neutralize Mathis. If we don't, gameover. If we achieve both of these, I still expect Luck to win the battle against our defense. We need an advantage to over come Luck. Obviously Jamaal Charles will have to have a big game. Smith will have to manage the heck out of the game.

We aren't their yet. We still need a small miracle. We need our last drive to be better than their last drive. Or we need a late and decisive turnover. Or a couple of scores on defense and/or special teams. Or one of those games where every thing goes our way (when is the last time that happened against a quality opponent on the road?).

We can win, but I don't feel good about it. 2-5 down the stretch makes the odds even longer.

Luck actually didn't manage the rush well at all. Of course when we blow assignments and miss tackle s that turn into huge gainers, that will happen. I still cannot believe his heave ho hit an open receiver.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Florida bastards need to just keep their hands to themselves.

I wouldn't worry about him joining their staff. I hear TB has a problem with staff infections.

[Chiefs Pantalones]

Originally Posted by Warrior5

Red up.

I just realized that this might be the last Red Friday of the year. I hope not. I'm not ready for our season to be over.

[McBeard]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

Chiefs are 0-2 in playoff games where they amass less than 200 total yards of offense. You know...the last 2 playoff disasters.

There's no doubt we need the offense clicking on all cylinders. We need to weather the storm early instead of crapping our pants like we did in Denver. The first quarter is important in this one. On a side note we also need to wear the red pants. No more white on white in the playoffs!

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by rabblerouser

where the **** you hear this bullshit??

KC Star.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by PGM

Any news on Hali other than half wits post?

try reading the paper

Fisher and hali misssed the last practice before leaving for Indy. Andy says if the swelling in Hali's knee goes down he will try and play.

Fish with a groin injury.