2013 Chiefs Thread

[1nutkruk]

KC will lose by a TD but the weather could help them because Manning doesn't like the cold.  Supposed to possibly snow here Sunday evening.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

I didn't realize there was a Chiefs thread here.  Brandon, thanks for the heads up bud!

 

This is one of those games where I can see us losing 45-7.

 

But I also can see us lucking into a 21-20 win.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

Isn't Lawrence a Chiefs fan also.

 

I approve of this thread.

[Brandon]

KC will lose by a TD but the weather could help them because Manning doesn't like the cold. Supposed to possibly snow here Sunday evening.

Manning also doesn't like to get crushed by Halo and Houston.

[Brandon]

Isn't Lawrence a Chiefs fan also.

I approve of this thread.

It's me, you, Jim, and I don't remember names from the old board set up, but there was another two as well, I think.

[nate]

I think KC definitely has a chance.  They have the top D in the league and Manning has a bum ankle.  Anything could happen.

[Brandon]

i like all the hype this matchup is getting. denver has the best qb in the league, so they are always talked about, but to see kc get top headlines and stories is cool.

[nate]

9-0 record will do that for you.

 

I think the only thing that might hurt the Chiefs is that Denver has struggled against high power offenses.  They have a pretty good run D but the secondary and pass rush isn't great.  Chiefs aren't an offensive juggernaut so Denver could possibly run away with it.  If it is a low scoring game, Chiefs win.  High scoring, I don't think so.

 

My guess: 20-17 KC.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

I think KC has more than a chance considering how much success they've had getting to opposing QBs. With the way the O-line has been playing I'd be surprised to see Manning make it through the entire season. He's always been on the field aside from the year he missed due to the neck injury but he's 37 and won't last getting knocked around like he has been.

[Brandon]

9-0 record will do that for you.

 

I think the only thing that might hurt the Chiefs is that Denver has struggled against high power offenses.  They have a pretty good run D but the secondary and pass rush isn't great.  Chiefs aren't an offensive juggernaut so Denver could possibly run away with it.  If it is a low scoring game, Chiefs win.  High scoring, I don't think so.

 

My guess: 20-17 KC.

 

not really. i remember 2003 when we were 9-0 and it was blip like this as well and not taken seriously. back then we just crushed on offense, but there was nobody in the afc west that was strong whereas now it's arguably the two best teams in the league this season. the hype is also the match up, not about the chiefs......small market and no pedigree of success, nor on the east coast for espn to slurp.

 

im curious to see how the chiefs offense does because of how the cowboys did against them in a shootout. also, the chiefs have had two weeks to prepare and that seems to be lost by a lot of people.

 

denver is rightfully favorites at home, but some of these talking heads are seriously sleeping on the chiefs....sounds like they haven't watched the games and just looked at the scores or teams beat.

[OregonLAA]

Chiefs are the only team in the division I can stand. It's refreshing watching their defense after watching the Chargers D all year

[Brandon]

Sherman fumble is the difference. Happy to be down by 7 in mile high.

lets go!!!!!

[nate]

Hell of a game.  Chiefs D is damn good.  Broncos D playing well too.  Can't believe how much better the Chiefs are than last year.  Romeo was so bad.

[OregonLAA]

The Chiefs might only play 3 teams with winning records this year. That's amazing

[Brandon]

I still don't get the schedule stuff. One ESPN columnist got it right. People aren't taking into account the Chiefs playing the teams with winning records at the time they play or accounting for chiefs wins versus said opponents....ex. Dallas is .500 but take away the chiefs win and they are above .500.

Still dumb anyway. You play who the NFL puts in front of you.

[Brandon]

also, impressed with a 10 point loss at mile high. what I expected and why I picked Denver in the pickem.

a Sherman fumble for a 14 point swing and goaline failure are the difference.

chiefs will win at arrowhead.

[OregonLAA]

I still don't get the schedule stuff. One ESPN columnist got it right. People aren't taking into account the Chiefs playing the teams with winning records at the time they play or accounting for chiefs wins versus said opponents....ex. Dallas is .500 but take away the chiefs win and they are above .500.

Still dumb anyway. You play who the NFL puts in front of you.

I'm not taking anything away from them. The NFL has proven time and time again that it's not easy to win no matter who you play on Sunday. I just thought it was an interesting fact that they will play 2 teams with winning records. They've had a few things go their way this year. I still hope they crush Denver in KC

[Brandon]

True, you can get a Rams win over the Colts or Jets over the Saints any Sunday.

It's actually unique because the exact opposite happened last year with the luck factor. I even likened it to our Angels season....random injuries, random bad play, things not going in favor, and even a unique murder suicide which thankfully the baseball team didn't have to endure.

[OregonLAA]

I wish they would go into the playoffs a little more battle tested. We've seen that Alex Smith can do it late in the game (playoff game against the Saints) and the D will always be good. If they get home field advantage, that would be huge. Denver has some tough games coming so hopefully they lose a game or two

[Brandon]

They will.

Chiefs schedule is tougher going forward with todays game. They end the season against Indy and then SD in SD. Good challenges going into the playoffs.

[1nutkruk]

It is the luck of the draw this year. Chiefs play a last place schedule because they finished there last year. AFC West just got lucky this year because it was their turn to play the NFC East and AFC South. The Chiefs were a much better team than their record indicated last year. Look at how many pro bowlers they had.

I have a feeling the Chiefs will finish ahead of the Broncos by the end of the season. Broncos have a tough game next week in New England and I think the Chiefs will beat the Broncos at home.

[nate]

My guess: 20-17 KC.

 

It is beyond comical how bad my sports predictions are.

[nate]

Chiefs defense finding out what it is like to not face a backup quarterback every week.

[Brandon]

or losing their two best defensive players in the first half that were the catalysts for their success.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Yeah I think it had more to do with Hali and Houston going down before the half than SD's offense or QB.