Football Bird's Eye View of the AFCW through 2 weeks... - Page 3

Mile High Mania · 10:59 AM

Ok, we all know the standings with KC at 2-0 and the rest at 1-1. Overall, it's somewhat on pace with what most expected. Granted - nobody really thought KC would be 2-0 and it's thanks to their defense. Here are some quick hit thoughts that I have on the division.

Chiefs - (2-0)
Next 4: 49ers / bye / @ Colts / @ Texans / Jags

The Chiefs found a way to win at Cleveland - conferencel road wins are critical and divisional home wins are required if you're going to make noise at the end of the season, and right now KC has both. But, that offense and the inability to establish a true and consistent rushing attack will kill the Chiefs if they don't fix it. Cassel has been horrific and he'll only improve if they achieve consistency in the ground game. KC has two top RBs... the problem is that they are trying to date both when they should commit to one of them as 'the guy' and work the other win throughout the game.

The Chiefs have scored 4 TDs in two games and only two of those were by the offense. Obviously that has to improve and it could with San Fran, but over the bye week, KC is going to have some serious soul searching as they stare at back to back road games against the Colts and Texans - those are likely to be two very rude awakenings for Haley and crew.

Projection - Chiefs are 3-3 after this stretch of games

Chargers - (1-1)
Next 4: @ Seahawks / Cardinals / @ Raiders / @ Rams

The Chargers have by far the easiest stretch of games over the next month and should win each of them, moving to 5-1. The defense held the Jags in check, and previously did ok against the Chiefs. Offensively, they could miss Ryan if his injury keeps him out. Can the receivers and Gates step up? Against these 4 teams... very likely.

The Chargers historically start slow under Norv, but at .500 with these 4 games, that should and will change. SD will be on top of the division and in control very soon. Do they trade VJ? I think they will and we'll see how the other WRs respond. They'll always have a chance with Rivers.

Projection - Chargers are 5-1 after this stretch of games

Broncos - (1-1)
Next 4: Colts / @ Titans / @ Ravens / Jets

This is by far the toughest stretch of any division team for the next month. I'll be honest, I could see them winning at TN - possibly, but outside of that... I dunno. I fear an ugly stretch of games, but hope for the best.

Denver's passing game is doing very well, the ground game sucks for the most part and defensively, they're "ok" right now, not stellar. And, they'll need to be stellar in order to go .500 during this stretch. It's not impossible, but it's improbable to me based on what I've seen.

Projection - Broncos are 2-4 after this stretch of games

Raiders - (1-1)
Next 4: @ Cardinals / Texans / Chargers / @49ers

The Raiders slugged it out to narrowly beat the Rams... McFadden is the only real bright spot for this team right now and I could see them losing all 4 of these games. The Rams are worse than all of them and OAK barely beat them at home in front of all 30 fans.

So, can they win at AZ or San Fran? I dunno, but I don't see them winning at home vs Houston and San Diego.

Enjoy .500 while you can Raiders fans... and yes, I'm doing the same thing.

Projection - Raiders are 2-4 after this stretch of games

**HemiEd** · 09-20-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

KC will be on top of the division and in control very soon.

Well gee, I thought they already were.

Mile High Mania · 09-20-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HemiEd

Well gee, I thought they already were.

Ha - nice typo catch, I fixed it.

keg in kc · 09-20-2010, 11:08 AM

I'm still not sure I have a good read on the division (or league) yet. There will be a couple of surprises, like maybe Oakland upsetting SD.

I hope we can win one of the next 3. We really shouldn't drop the SF home game, but every week is going to be a nail biter until the offense wakes up, and we can't count on a return TD as the difference in the game every week.

I don't know what to think about Denver.

MMXcalibur · 09-20-2010, 11:23 AM

Chargers 5-1
Chiefs 4-2
Raiders 2-4
Broncos 1-5

The Donks schedule is brutal over the next four weeks while the Chargers enjoy cupcake after cupcake.

Frazod · 09-20-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

Chargers 5-1
Chiefs 4-2
Raiders 2-4
Broncos 1-5

The Donks schedule is brutal over the next four weeks while the Chargers enjoy cupcake after cupcake.

Well, they choked on their first cupcake, didn't they?

Mile High Mania · 09-20-2010, 12:06 PM

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Well, they choked on their first cupcake, didn't they?

Yeah, but it was a divisional road game... and at Arrowhead. KC could be the worst team in history and divisional games there will be hard wins.

**Saul Good** · 09-20-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tyton75

1-3 or 0-4 for us on the next 4... I just don't see us getting over on those teams playing like this

People give other teams too much credit. Football is an ugly game, and the NFL is an ugly league. There are only a handful of teams who outshine the pack. 25 teams have very serious issues. There is no reason to think that SF or Jax are better than KC. The Chiefs should be home favorites in both.

CupidStunt · 09-20-2010, 12:47 PM

Chiefs will wax the Jags. Wake up and look around the league. The key game is SF. Win that and they're a solid 4-2. Lose and it's a more meh 3-3.

Broncos will be lucky to win a game. The Jets at home could be the only option if Sanchez shits the bed. CJ3 will drop 150 on them, while the Ravens and Colts are obvious and decisive losses.

Anyway, 4 games is random. Why not 5? KC faces Buffalo after Jacksonville, who they'll handle, and should be 5-2 or 4-3.

CupidStunt · 09-20-2010, 12:47 PM

Chiefs will wax the Jags. Wake up and look around the league. The key game is SF. Win that and they're a solid 4-2. Lose and it's a more meh 3-3.

Broncos will be lucky to win a game. The Jets at home could be the only option if Sanchez shits the bed. CJ3 will drop 150 on them, while the Ravens and Colts are obvious and decisive losses.

Anyway, 4 games is random. Why not 5? KC faces Buffalo after Jacksonville, who they'll handle, and should be 5-2 or 4-3.

Mile High Mania · 09-20-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CupidStunt

Chiefs will wax the Jags. Wake up and look around the league. The key game is SF. Win that and they're a solid 4-2. Lose and it's a more meh 3-3.

Broncos will be lucky to win a game. The Jets at home could be the only option if Sanchez shits the bed. CJ3 will drop 150 on them, while the Ravens and Colts are obvious and decisive losses.

Anyway, 4 games is random. Why not 5? KC faces Buffalo after Jacksonville, who they'll handle, and should be 5-2 or 4-3.

I picked 4 games for no particular reason, other than it's just an easy number to use to break down a schedule. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to showcase Oakland in that 5th game...

Mile High Mania · 09-27-2010, 07:27 AM

Well, looks like I'm still on track with Denver and Oakland projections... well, overall, they're still ok. SD could have some serious issues, no reason they should have lost that game. And, KC ... I pegged that last one as a loss, and while I'm still holding on to the notion that KC loses at Indy and HOU... 4-2 would still be stellar.

KC should be holding on to the division lead through Halloween at a minimum... time for the other AFCW teams to lick their wounds and step it up.

beer bacon · 09-27-2010, 07:36 AM

I think Houston could look very mortal by the time KC plays them. We should be the clear underdog against the Colts, but I am not counting this team out.

SenselessChiefsFan · 09-27-2010, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Well, looks like I'm still on track with Denver and Oakland projections... well, overall, they're still ok. SD could have some serious issues, no reason they should have lost that game. And, KC ... I pegged that last one as a loss, and while I'm still holding on to the notion that KC loses at Indy and HOU... 4-2 would still be stellar.

KC should be holding on to the division lead through Halloween at a minimum... time for the other AFCW teams to lick their wounds and step it up.

Assuming the next two games are losses, which is not a horrible assumption, my biggest concern is that the Chiefs confidence will be shaken. I hope they can figure out a way to snag one of those two. I think they have a shot at either of them, but they are on the road.

The Chiefs get two weeks to game plan for the Colts..... not a bad thing.

**ChiTown** · 09-27-2010, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Well, looks like I'm still on track with Denver and Oakland projections... well, overall, they're still ok. SD could have some serious issues, no reason they should have lost that game. And, KC ... I pegged that last one as a loss, and while I'm still holding on to the notion that KC loses at Indy and HOU... 4-2 would still be stellar.

KC should be holding on to the division lead through Halloween at a minimum... time for the other AFCW teams to lick their wounds and step it up.

I think KC goes 2-1 (loss to the Colts). 5-1

Charger sweep. 4-2

Donks go 1-2 (beat NYJ). 2-4

Faiders get blanked - 1-5

**luv** · 09-27-2010, 07:45 AM

In-conference records:

KC - 1-0
SD - 0-1
Denver - 0-0
Oakland - 0-0

09-20-2010, 07:51 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3267229	Bird's Eye View of the AFCW through 2 weeks... Ok, we all know the standings with KC at 2-0 and the rest at 1-1. Overall, it's somewhat on pace with what most expected. Granted - nobody really thought KC would be 2-0 and it's thanks to their defense. Here are some quick hit thoughts that I have on the division. Chiefs - (2-0) Next 4: 49ers / bye / @ Colts / @ Texans / Jags The Chiefs found a way to win at Cleveland - conferencel road wins are critical and divisional home wins are required if you're going to make noise at the end of the season, and right now KC has both. But, that offense and the inability to establish a true and consistent rushing attack will kill the Chiefs if they don't fix it. Cassel has been horrific and he'll only improve if they achieve consistency in the ground game. KC has two top RBs... the problem is that they are trying to date both when they should commit to one of them as 'the guy' and work the other win throughout the game. The Chiefs have scored 4 TDs in two games and only two of those were by the offense. Obviously that has to improve and it could with San Fran, but over the bye week, KC is going to have some serious soul searching as they stare at back to back road games against the Colts and Texans - those are likely to be two very rude awakenings for Haley and crew. Projection - Chiefs are 3-3 after this stretch of games Chargers - (1-1) Next 4: @ Seahawks / Cardinals / @ Raiders / @ Rams The Chargers have by far the easiest stretch of games over the next month and should win each of them, moving to 5-1. The defense held the Jags in check, and previously did ok against the Chiefs. Offensively, they could miss Ryan if his injury keeps him out. Can the receivers and Gates step up? Against these 4 teams... very likely. The Chargers historically start slow under Norv, but at .500 with these 4 games, that should and will change. SD will be on top of the division and in control very soon. Do they trade VJ? I think they will and we'll see how the other WRs respond. They'll always have a chance with Rivers. Projection - Chargers are 5-1 after this stretch of games Broncos - (1-1) Next 4: Colts / @ Titans / @ Ravens / Jets This is by far the toughest stretch of any division team for the next month. I'll be honest, I could see them winning at TN - possibly, but outside of that... I dunno. I fear an ugly stretch of games, but hope for the best. Denver's passing game is doing very well, the ground game sucks for the most part and defensively, they're "ok" right now, not stellar. And, they'll need to be stellar in order to go .500 during this stretch. It's not impossible, but it's improbable to me based on what I've seen. Projection - Broncos are 2-4 after this stretch of games Raiders - (1-1) Next 4: @ Cardinals / Texans / Chargers / @49ers The Raiders slugged it out to narrowly beat the Rams... McFadden is the only real bright spot for this team right now and I could see them losing all 4 of these games. The Rams are worse than all of them and OAK barely beat them at home in front of all 30 fans. So, can they win at AZ or San Fran? I dunno, but I don't see them winning at home vs Houston and San Diego. Enjoy .500 while you can Raiders fans... and yes, I'm doing the same thing. Projection - Raiders are 2-4 after this stretch of games Last edited by Mile High Mania; 09-20-2010 at 10:59 AM..
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09-20-2010, 11:08 AM	#33
keg in kc oxymoron Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: OP/KC/Whatever Casino cash: $9556299	I'm still not sure I have a good read on the division (or league) yet. There will be a couple of surprises, like maybe Oakland upsetting SD. I hope we can win one of the next 3. We really shouldn't drop the SF home game, but every week is going to be a nail biter until the offense wakes up, and we can't count on a return TD as the difference in the game every week. I don't know what to think about Denver.
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09-20-2010, 11:23 AM	#34
MMXcalibur Pessimistically optimistic. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver, CO Casino cash: $1955086	Chargers 5-1 Chiefs 4-2 Raiders 2-4 Broncos 1-5 The Donks schedule is brutal over the next four weeks while the Chargers enjoy cupcake after cupcake.
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09-20-2010, 12:47 PM	#38
CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $2043332	Chiefs will wax the Jags. Wake up and look around the league. The key game is SF. Win that and they're a solid 4-2. Lose and it's a more meh 3-3. Broncos will be lucky to win a game. The Jets at home could be the only option if Sanchez shits the bed. CJ3 will drop 150 on them, while the Ravens and Colts are obvious and decisive losses. Anyway, 4 games is random. Why not 5? KC faces Buffalo after Jacksonville, who they'll handle, and should be 5-2 or 4-3.
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09-20-2010, 12:47 PM	#39
CupidStunt offense > defense Join Date: Jul 2005 Casino cash: $2043332	Chiefs will wax the Jags. Wake up and look around the league. The key game is SF. Win that and they're a solid 4-2. Lose and it's a more meh 3-3. Broncos will be lucky to win a game. The Jets at home could be the only option if Sanchez shits the bed. CJ3 will drop 150 on them, while the Ravens and Colts are obvious and decisive losses. Anyway, 4 games is random. Why not 5? KC faces Buffalo after Jacksonville, who they'll handle, and should be 5-2 or 4-3.
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09-27-2010, 07:27 AM	#41
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3267229	Well, looks like I'm still on track with Denver and Oakland projections... well, overall, they're still ok. SD could have some serious issues, no reason they should have lost that game. And, KC ... I pegged that last one as a loss, and while I'm still holding on to the notion that KC loses at Indy and HOU... 4-2 would still be stellar. KC should be holding on to the division lead through Halloween at a minimum... time for the other AFCW teams to lick their wounds and step it up. __________________
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09-27-2010, 07:36 AM	#42
beer bacon WHAT Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Casino cash: $10019545	I think Houston could look very mortal by the time KC plays them. We should be the clear underdog against the Colts, but I am not counting this team out.
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09-27-2010, 07:45 AM	#45
luv MY LITTLE #15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $5939600	In-conference records: KC - 1-0 SD - 0-1 Denver - 0-0 Oakland - 0-0
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