I can’t believe the flack the niners are getting for this decision. Suppose they DID kickoff in OT and DID score a TD instead of a FG on their first possession knowing exactly what they needed. Then it’s game over anyway because all mahomes needs is a FG to win on the ensuing possession.
The last 3 years we’ve had $20M—$50M of the defense literally not playing or essentially not playing in the playoffs. Super Bowl champions generally do not have this amount of the roster not playing.
I liked the 6 team per conference system when there were only three divisions. Things got out of wack after the expansion to four divisions per conference. The third best non-division winning team was often better than the worst division winner but left out.
It looked for a while that 10-7 would get us ousted and the 18th pick, the sweet spot for still landing a true 1 WR. Of course I wanted the 2-seed and a shot at the Lombardi, but now that ship has sailed I’d like the overall 18th pick.
Mahomes three playoff victories v the Bills are regarded to be his best performances each of those respective seasons. He’s a great player and he knows he needs to elevate when facing Allen.
The Bills are one of only two teams to be in the final 8 each of the last four years, and only four teams have made the final 8 at least three of the last four years.
The way he’s played all year, lumbering out there and showing his age, Kelce seems primed to make critical drop or fumble in this game, which will swing the momentum.