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Seems KC has the easiest path to the one seed now. A quick breakdown of the current competitions schedules and ours.

Remaining tough games

KC - Phins, Eagles, Bills, Bengals, Chargers (week 18)

Miami - Chiefs, Bills, Jets x2, Cowboys, Ravens

Bills - Bucs, Bengals, Jets, Cowboys, Eagles, Chiefs, Chargers, Fins

Jags - Steelers, 9ers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens, Bucs

Ravens - Seahawks, Browns, Bengals, Chargers, Rams, Jags, 9ers, Dolphins, Steelers

KC plays only one neutral site game, and week 18 at LAC (which hopefully means nothing) and the rest are home games.

Beating Miami next week is crucial as we all know. I think Spags and the D will hold them down, and Patrick will do Mahomes things to secure our victory, and shut Reek up!

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Certainly, this week in the NFL brought a mix of surprises and dramatic moments. The 49ers experienced their second consecutive loss, the Bills suffered an unexpected defeat against the Patriots, and the Lions were practically shut out. Meanwhile, the Colts and Browns engaged in a thrilling shootout that went down to the final minute. And, in jest, we wonder if the Bears have a new QB1. Not to be overlooked, the Falcons had their own share of drama with the Bijan situation. Every game had its unique storyline, but let's shift our attention to the Chiefs.

Chiefs Recap:

  • The Chiefs have dominated their AFC West Division rivals, winning an impressive 46 out of their last 52 games (88%).
  • In the first half, the Chiefs' offense was incredibly potent, averaging 10.7 yards per play.
  • Patrick Mahomes was in top form, racking up 324 yards and three touchdowns, with Travis Kelce surpassing 100 receiving yards in the first half.
  • Mahomes achieved his 10th career 400-yard passing game, showcasing his exceptional skills.
  • Unfortunately, Nick Bolton will be sidelined for the next six weeks due to an injury.
  • On a less positive note, Justyn Ross was arrested last night, adding an off-field concern to the mix.

Game Recap:

Although the game appeared competitive during the first 45 minutes of play, the final score better reflects the overall performance. My prediction last week was 28-14, so I'm content with the final result of 31-17, which was slightly off the mark (:

I think the Chiefs easily cover 5.5 Spread.

Give me the Chiefs 28-14
Improve to 6-1

Week 7 Analysis

Defense:

Charles Omenihu wasted no time in making a significant impact, and I don't hesitate to say that, while our defensive line may not feature as many household names as the Eagles or Niners, our depth and results are beyond question. Our defense has already secured two interceptions and brought down Herbert behind the line of scrimmage five times.

Although the absence of Nick Bolton may lead to some intriguing challenges over the next couple of months, it does present an opportunity for Tranquill and Chenal to gain valuable experience.

Our secondary continues to impress, with Bryan Cook showing improvement week after week. Meanwhile, L'Jarius Sneed is making a strong case for being recognized as a top cornerback in the league.

Offense:
Let's exclude the Travis Kelce stats. Patrick Mahomes delivered an impressive performance, completing 20 out of 30 passes for 245 yards and three touchdowns. This achievement is particularly remarkable considering our offense is statistically better than last year, though it hasn't fully hit its stride yet.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (MVS) staged a much-needed comeback, while Rashee Rice continues to ascend the wide receiver ranks with consistent stat lines and a growing number of touchdowns. While acknowledging that the Offensive Rookie of the Year (OROY) title might be a bit ambitious, it's an idea worth considering, especially if we can expect similar performances with a few standout games mixed in.

The running game didn't quite find its rhythm, but the fact that both McKinnon and Pacheco made an impact in the receiving aspect of our offense is reassuring. Additionally, Pacheco's 13 carries show that we didn't completely abandon the running game, which is a positive sign.

Wide Receivers:
The approach of using a wide receiver committee appears to be our go-to strategy, and I'm a big fan of the versatility it brings. It's become routine to see Mahomes spreading the ball around, exemplified by his impressive 9/9 completion record to 9 different receivers.

The recent news about Justyn Ross is disheartening. He's a player who held so much promise and potential, but his career has been derailed by injuries and some unfortunate choices. This development might signal the end of his time in KC, but we'll have to monitor how the situation unfolds to know for sure.

Trade Deadline:
In light of the developments regarding Ross, it might actually be a positive turn of events for Sky Moore. I had observed his stock declining rapidly, especially with the return of Mecole Hardman, which creates a potential redundancy. Moore's inability to contribute as a punt returner, kick returner, and ongoing issues with drops are concerns.

While I'm willing to let this situation evolve, I believe it would be wise to explore trade options for Moore this week if there's an opportunity to secure a late-round draft pick.

Week 8 Prediction:
The Chiefs open as 8.5-point favorites against the Broncos, with this being their second meeting in just 18 days. Looking at the eye test and the statistics, it's difficult to envision the Broncos pulling off a win. I anticipate that this line will likely move to a 10-point spread by the end of the week.

My prediction for this game is a Chiefs victory, with a final score of 28-20. I expect a dominant first half from the Chiefs, followed by an increased use of depth as the game progresses, allowing the Broncos to make a late push and potentially cover the spread in the fourth quarter. The absence of Nick Bolton on crucial third downs may be a significant factor in the game, but I believe Justin Reid will step up and take on a leadership role on the defense. This win would improve the Chiefs' record to an impressive 7-1.

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I’m sure this happens with a few players every season, but this thought stuck in my brain so I had to share.

Rashee Rice could play a total of 24 games from start to finish this season.

Rice had a crucial role in all 3 pre season games.

Rice will certainly play all 17 regular season games, barring injury or an unforeseen event.

And, he could play 4 playoff games if the Chiefs make the Super Bowl as a wild card team.

That would total 24 games played in one season.

That’s a lot of football.

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This is a screenshot of a video of ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky breaking down the SNF eagles dolphins game that he posted on Twitter. Does anyone know what this is / how you can access (I’m assuming you can pay for a subscription).

I’ve used the all 22 before but it’s a bit clunky and not as detailed as this. The per drive summaries with access to each plays video is so organized and efficient. Anyone have any ideas?

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In the past five or so years as GM. Veach has only drafted one good WR and that is Rashee Rice( who is fantastic in Zone and finds the soft spots like Kelce but struggles greatly in man coverage). My biggest fear is that Defensive Coordinators will start in the playoffs go to Man coverage very heavily like 40% of the time and the offense will be stagnant because DBS do not respect our receivers in man coverage . With news of Justyn Ross legal issues which could potentially lead to missing games and Justin Watson out with injury. We need to get a good WR who can beat man coverage consistently and put fear in defenses because of their route running and hands. The Titans are shopping Deandre hopkins and sure he has not light it up with the titans, but give him Mahomes and he will take so much pressure off of Kelce . He will be our juju but on steroids because DBS respect him a lot due to having elite hands and route running. I wish we kept Juju( despite the knee issues) because he had 930 yards receiving last years and he is a average WR by league standards. As we all know none of our receivers will get nowhere near that this year because they are WR3 type of players by league standards. Which raises the question if Veach does not like spending on receivers ? He needs to start drafting receivers with fantastic route running with the ability to beat Man and zone consistently and potentially trade up assets in the draft especially since we normally pick number 31 in the draft for them especially since the past two drafts have been our defense which Veach has greatly improved and now we have a great defense thanks to his drafting on that side of the ball. Its now time for him to focus on the offense in this year draft and give Mahomes the weapons he deserves. Mahomes has to hold on to the ball for too long because he does not trust his WRS hands and route running. The eagles even though they lost to us in SB have shown they can draft and go get players in Free agency and have weapons on offense and still get great players on defense as well through drafting and FA. They are well balanced especially since the Eagles GM has surrounded Hurts with weapons in the draft by getting Devonta Smith for him and in free agency getting AJ Brown. We just need one above average WR who can beat man and zone consistently. If Veach able to get this before deadline then the Super Bowl is guaranteed for us.