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On 10/29/2022 at 10:51 AM, Zerovoltz said:
The Bills have a little bit of wiggle room in maintaining the path to the 1 seed. This is a MUST win to maintain what is essentially a 2 game lead for that. Even though it's an 11 point spread, this is VS a QB that on a given day could duel with Allen. It's at home an the Packers are on the ropes. You don't want KC hanging around by cracking that door back open.
....and now the door is cracked open....
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33 minutes ago, mabden said:
They are tanking to draft a QB in the draft.
They don’t own their own 1st round pick. It belongs to Seattle. Ranking doesn’t help them
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There were some circumstances around that 2018 draft for Denver you need to understand
Denver at that time, and up until just this year, was being run by a trust. They had just come off a losing season under Vance Joseph and Elway the GM, was looking to make a coaching change. he wanted to bring back Mike Shanahan. However, the trust wouldn't allow it, and didn't want to be paying Joseph and others not to be coaching. Elway was kind of painted into the corner of giving Vance Joseph another year, along with an ultimatum to win or be fired. Joseph had already been stuck with Paxton Lynch (I have a very interesting story about the drafting of Lynch that involves the Chiefs, Cowboys, and Roger Goodell...tampering) ...Joseph requested a vet QB and so they signed Keenum. He wasn't "already there". Having signed Keenum, Denver wasn't really in teh QB market....the coach was fighting to keep his job and would not have been interested in taking a QB and would not have been interested in developing that QB...so at 5 they took Chubb. A highly rated, ready to go right now, pass rusher.
It may very well have been different if Elway got to hire Shanahan and they would have then been in the QB market and may well have taken Allen, ready to develop him and with the luxury of being a new regime, and expedrience regime...it might have worked out there. As it was, they weren't at point where it would have made sense for them.
Imagine what might have happend if Elway went ahead and drafted Allen, gave him to that coach, who got fired anyhow, and then moved on to another coaching staff that had no ties to Allen.
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The Bills have a little bit of wiggle room in maintaining the path to the 1 seed. This is a MUST win to maintain what is essentially a 2 game lead for that. Even though it's an 11 point spread, this is VS a QB that on a given day could duel with Allen. It's at home an the Packers are on the ropes. You don't want KC hanging around by cracking that door back open.
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As a few have already mentioned - This is more about 2023 than now.
As of now, JuJu and Hardman are both free agents. MAYBE KC signs up JuJu...but I dont see him and Hardman...and mabye both aren't back.
So that leaves for2023 as of today -
MVS
Skyy Moore
Justyn Ross (remember that guy? major talent from Clemson, but lisfranc foot problems. KC put him on IR for the year to get him back to 100pct for 2023)
Toney
That's it. IF any of those dudes hit, KC will have cheap, but talented WR group. Maybe it works, maybe not, but the idea here is .....you have Mahomes....he makes cheap WR talent work, so you can spend your money on things Mahomes can't affect....like D-line. Or ...maybe a trade for Tunsil....
For now, Toney could very well be the punt return man...KC has not done well with that.
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28 minutes ago, boyst said:
Honestly, I have to think this is the year we change it up. An AFC team, probably the AFC West. I'm betting the Cheif. They're clearly the number #2 best team! Could be the chargers though.
If it is an NFC team. Maybe the Eagles.
The Super Bowl can not have 2 teams from the same conference play each other. 1 from AFC and one from NFC. The Chiefs and Bills are both AFC. The Chargers and Bills are both AFC.
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On 10/19/2022 at 1:39 PM, MiltonWaddams said:
Where is @Zerovoltz?
I was here before and right after the game. Gave my thoughts before and after. Thought before and after that the Bills were/are the better team. It's pretty easy to see what I had to say about it. Been here along for the ride since before you guys drafted Allen. Was on the stage floor at the draft when Allens name was called. Took my picture with the late Poncho Billa while was there....been onboard here watching your team evolve....and becoming a fan myself along the way, having started out as kind of a troll. I'm here. I'll be here. Can't wait for many more Chiefs/Bills games to come. It's looking like the Bills year...don't know if KC has enough juice this year to spoil it
....if we can't...I'm rooting for the Bills all the way.
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FWIW, I don't post on Chiefs planet. That place sucks.
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On 10/14/2022 at 10:58 AM, Success said:
Is that wrong?
Mahomes is one of the most fun players in the league to watch. You almost have to love that guy as a general fan of the game. It's cool that he and Allen have so much respect for each other and have said they're friends off the field. I also have always liked Reid, and he really paid his dues in Philly all those years.
I also see their market & history has similar to Buffalo. Not an NFL darling, passionate & crazy fanbase. Came up short for decades before finally having a team that can deliver. And Patriots fans hate KC, so that has to count for something.
I find it strange that I don't hate them, because I usually hate any team that ends my team's season even once, and they've done it twice now.
Anyone else feel that way? I have a feeling I'm going to get a lot of vomit reactions, but I was curious.
I speak for most KC fans...we dont' hate you either. We like watching Allen and the Bills play football, but more than that -
We are both small markets, both original AFL markets. Got very passionate fan bases that know what it's like to go a long time without winning...both have some really painful memories of not getting there, not getting it done.
We are kind of intertwined by the trade that got us Mahomes.....and to a lesser extent, that led you to Allen. It was the rare WIN / WIN trade for all of us.
We watched that game in the playoffs last year and ALL OF US...every KC fan was resigned to accepting a loss in that game and NONE of us felt bad about it...we thought we'd witnessed greatness even before the 13 seconds.
If it can't be us, we want it to be you guys.
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On 10/10/2022 at 11:56 PM, Zerovoltz said:
OK. Bills game.
The Bills are a better and more complete team. KC has less margin for error than the Bills do.
For KC to win - Need to get running game going downhill. KC did NOT get running game going downhill. That means we need healthy O-line with Trey Smith ready to go. If no Smith or limited Smith...won't be good for KC. If KC can not make the Bills respect the run, Miller and Rousoue going to make it a long day. Von Miller was huge in this game. KC will need no errors in kicking game....that is...if we opt for FG...that FG needs to count for 3. KC missed a field goal. That's pretty simple on O...keep Mahomes upright...Miller and others will be problems around edge no matter what...it's pretty much up to the interior to give mahomes a pocket and room to escape..if we have that, offesne will be fine. Couldn't run effectively, pass rush getting to Mahomes too much. Missed a field goal. Not good enough.
On defense....contain Allen and make him throw. KC will need to have some pass rush success with just 4. They weren't all that great VS Raiders at getting there....If Allen stays clean, he'll pick apart the zone or just run for chunks. KC couldn't get there with 4. Blitzes worked for a while but eventually Allen beat it. I don't worry about the Bills run game, but if that gets going we are done.
For Bills to win, get at Mahomes...with just down 4 lineman if possible and make him beat the shell. Don't let KC get ground game reved up like they did VS Tampa. On offense...just keep whatever rush KC brings at Allen and force KC to stay in lanes. If no rush getting there, Allen can break down coverage and attack if he needs to rush. Don't make Turnovers that give KC short field and free points. Mission accomplished for the Bills.
Bills the better team, and should be favored. KC will need A type game and good game plan to win. Doable...but Bills best team in AFC so this is clearly hardest game left on KC schedule...winner gets huge advantage for the 1 seed. Alot at stake. Also...this would be a game that goes along way toward determining the MVP award. I'm looknig forward to it of course, but truly feel like KC is the underdog and should be.
SEE ABOVE FOR MY ADDED COMMENTS
Welp....that played out about like I said it would. Congratulations! ....rest of season will be about seeing if Bills can secure that 1 seed. Hopefully we will see you again in Buffalo in the playoffs!
All in all...another enjoyable game between KC and the Bills. Disappointed Mahomes couldn't bring it home at the end.
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35 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Anyone see @Zerovoltz?
I'm here....like I always am, win or lose.
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19 minutes ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said:
It probably largely has to do with personnel changes. @Zerovoltz could probably tell us. The way to beat the Chiefs used to be with RB's and TE's. Now it might be with WR's.
I think this is correct at this point.
Prior to this year, KC had Charvarious Ward and a mix of Sneed, Fenton, Breeland...guys who were pretty good at man coverage. Conversely, they had way too often, Dan Sorenson, Nick Nieman, and Anthony Hitchens playing S, LB and LB respectively. Those 3 guys coudln't cover TE/RB at all.
That's kind of flipped. Botlon at LB, and Gay are good at covering backs and TE. GAy was out this game, but Darrius Harris as the backup who's been playing, has been good at it too. The secondary is in the midst of a major overhaul. You guys got to see it today, Rookie Corners and Sneed.
Guys we were missing - McDuffie, the 1st round corner....got hurt early but had played well. Missing Gay. Missing Cook at S (who doens't start but plays alot) I am not making any excuses...the outcome would likely have been the same with those guys all in...the rookie corners aren't awesome but they do what they are asked in Scags system and as I said...he doesn't care....if you are out there, Scags is going to ask you to man cover quite a bit. It's a big ask for rookie 7th and 4th rounders.
If anyone is interested, I'll give my thoughts on the whole thing in a reply to my pre game analysis.
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1 hour ago, NewEra said:
@Zerovoltz I’m trying to figure out who to play in fantasy this week. McKenzie or Shakir. How do you think those 2 guys match up with your boy Sneed? Which has a better skill set to take advantage of sneeds deficiencies and the KC defensive game plan.
i expect a strong bracket on Diggs. Sneed will be playing the nickel the majority of the time? If McDuffie plays, do you think he would start on the outside over Williams? Or would sneed move outside? I think both are best suited inside. Thoughts?
I actually don't expect a brackett on Diggs. Spags expects dudes to handle their side of the field. Even rookie 4th and 7th rounders...who will be starting. I DO NOT expect McDuffie out there. He has practiced this week, but Ried VERY RARELY brings back dudes off long term injuries on one week of practice. I'd say at this point he won't play. Snead will be moved around the field and mostly play in the slot, whoever is there. I suspect KC won't roll coverage to Diggs or Davis..but give two high look and play it straight up, with Snead or even one of the outside corners being called to blitz a couple times during the game.
I think you'll see a very steady diet of 4 man rush, with Bolton spying Allen. Spags will give some blitz looks and they'll almost always bail back. Going to invite the Bills to run. Going to try and force Allen to stay in place and pass.
Jaylen Watson - Rookie 7th rounder starting on one side.
Joshua Williams - Rookie 4th rounder on the other.
They won't follow a guy, but will play a side for the most part....I'd start whoever will be on the outside between McKenzie and Shair.
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7 hours ago, Scott7975 said:
They "only" lost to the Colts because of their kicker? They scored 17 points. I dont think they did that poorly "only" because of their kicker.
I agree with this. KC made alot of mistakes and played bad football...no one error killed them, but all of them together sure did.
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My wife is Vietnamese...been over there many times, but not to Hanoi. You aren't going to find a sports bar open at 3:25 AM local time. There will be a few establlishmenhts open but none will have NFL football on TV...if they have any TV's at all.
Get to the hotel, get your WiFi password and find a stream. Crackstreamz usually works pretty good.
If you have any other questions about food, customs, language, ladies....etc...let me know. I'll answer as best I can.
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2 hours ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said:
Zero,
I look forward to your postgame analysis. Like you I didn't see this coming at all. Raiders currently up 17-0 as I type. That said, I was high on the Raiders this year prior to this game despite their 1-3 start. They have had a pretty tough schedule and some hard luck but they have been in every game, even blowing out the Cardinals at one point.
Thus far the Chiefs pass blocking has been terrible and the Chiefs don't seem to be making much of an effort at all to run the ball. And as I type this McKInnion rips a run for 20+ yards. Maybe the Chiefs should start running despite down 17 here.
My whole analysis and Buffalo Chiefs preview:
First...yes Chiefs pass blocking was bad. I did not know until the game started we would have no Trey Smith. The reason that matters for KC....as you can see, both of our OT, struggle wtih speed rushers. (like Von Miller!) ....this isn't new to KC fans...and has been a problem for a while. NORMALLY, KC while struggling with this and having to live with it and work around it...have been able to because the interior 3 of Thuney, Humphrey and Smith do well to keep the interior clean. Mahomes will step up into that and pass or slip out to the side and pass or run as the edge rushers get ridden around the back by our crappy tackles. No Smith tonight meant Nick Allegrhetti...a servicable, but JAG backup G, started, and he was getting walked backward most of the night...and as you saw, Crosby and Jones coming around the edge got to Mahomes often...he had no pocket to step into. Miller and Roussaue will be doing the same thing...the question will be KC's interior making a pocket or not. If not...the Bills pass rush is going to kill us. Smith, as far as I know was a gametime decision, and will be back next week barring a setback.
Second. No Smith...didn't help in the run game. Smith means alot in the run game. He moves people. ...and they had no confidence to run straight ahead. KC did not call plays like they did with Smith VS Tampa's stout front....instead reverting to the worn out and mostly unsuccessful delayed handoff from the gun (I HATE THAT PLAY!) With Smith, they run alot more quick hitters, straight ahead, move the pile type runs...You might get the idea that I am telling you Smith mean alot to KC's offense. He's a big deal that isn't really nationally gotten noticed quite yet.
Third. Spagnuolos initial game plan was to blitz Carr and leave Adams in single coverage. ....I would tell you that on the one hand, mostly KC got decent coverage, espeically when the rookie Watson was on him...but that doesn't matter much when you have a talent like Adams out there..he wins contested balls, and contests bad throws and draws well deserved PI penalties. I get the logic here...Carr usually crumbles when blitzed...the Raiders did a good job picking it up and it was pretty easy then for carr to find an open target single covered. To Spags credit...he realized that wasn't working and doubled up Adams the rest of the game...and Adams, being who he is, still juked double coverage and got a dime from Carr for that late TD.
Fourth. I'd love to give you some explanation about how KC's third ranked run D got ran over pretty hard by Jacobs, but Jacobs has those type games sometimes where he just runs hard grinds you down. I did notice some bad tackling by KC defense...especially on back to back runs by Jabobs where Juan Thornhill, fills the hole and makes LOW effort, failed attempts at tackles on consecutive plays. Not good. The Raiders do have games like this VS KC from time to time. Not a great day for the run D.
Fifth. Mahomes stat sheet looks nice for the game. 4 TD 280 yards or soemthing passing..no INTS...but he was bothered by the pass rush, and was uncomforable enough to miss plenty of chances when KC had dudes in man coverage. That's been a problem all year but masked because KC converts alot of 3rd downs and have been decent in the red zone. Too many big plays missed.
Six. Kc has been missing Harrison Butker...our good, reliable kicker. It's cost points and Andy Ried calls plays wonky because he isn't trusting our street kickers much. not sure if he'll be back for Bills or not.
KC, like good times sometimes have to do...win ugly games, overcome bad penalties and bad mistakes etc. so there is that.
OK. Bills game.
The Bills are a better and more complete team. KC has less margin for error than the Bills do.
For KC to win - Need to get running game going downhill. That means we need healthy O-line with Trey Smith ready to go. If no Smith or limited Smith...won't be good for KC. If KC can not make the Bills respect the run, Miller and Rousoue going to make it a long day. KC will need no errors in kicking game....that is...if we opt for FG...that FG needs to count for 3. That's pretty simple on O...keep Mahomes upright...Miller and others will be problems around edge no matter what...it's pretty much up to the interior to give mahomes a pocket and room to escape..if we have that, offesne will be fine.
On defense....contain Allen and make him throw. KC will need to have some pass rush success with just 4. They weren't all that great VS Raiders at getting there....If Allen stays clean, he'll pick apart the zone or just run for chunks. I don't worry about the Bills run game, but if that gets going we are done.
For Bills to win, get at Mahomes...with just down 4 lineman if possible and make him beat the shell. Don't let KC get ground game reved up like they did VS Tampa. On offense...just keep whatever rush KC brings at Allen and force KC to stay in lanes. If no rush getting there, Allen can break down coverage and attack if he needs to rush. Don't make Turnovers that give KC short field and free points.
Bills the better team, and should be favored. KC will need A type game and good game plan to win. Doable...but Bills best team in AFC so this is clearly hardest game left on KC schedule...winner gets huge advantage for the 1 seed. Alot at stake. Also...this would be a game that goes along way toward determining the MVP award. I'm looknig forward to it of course, but truly feel like KC is the underdog and should be.
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I'll have alot more to say about the Bill / Chiefs AFTER tonights Chiefs Raiders game.....that said....
KC usually handles the Raiders. I expect KC to handle the Raiders. In recent seasons, the Raiders had been a matchup nightmare for KC....throwing often to backs and the TE's. KC's LB situation prior to this year was not equipped to handle what hte Raiders in those years did best.
That isn't the case with McDaniels and the Raiders O this time around. The Raiders have also been able to run on us in the past. They won't tonight. D is much better suited to stop that.
Raiders best chance, and what I expect, is steady diet of Adams and Renfroe. If they can get that going, KC will have to win a track meet.
I don't see it that way.
I'd bet the under, with KC running it down the Raiders throats, eating clock and having Mahomes eat them up on play action....winning TOP and turnover battle. KC 30, Raiders 15.
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3 hours ago, eball said:
There have only been roughly 40 threads on this subject. Go find one.
Kidding (sort of). It’s all based upon a specific formula. There is no gamesmanship and it isn’t “unfair.” Those are just the breaks.
Knock yourself out, brother. This is a Bills board and we’ll do what we want. That ok with you?
I should have put this differently. Speculate all you want.....what I was leaning to was that it's a little early for a solid line without seeing what happens Monday night first.
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lets wait and see how this Raiders game goes along with any injuries that might come out of it before we go to far down the road of speculating on this.
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12 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said:
Are you hitting on us?
I’m not blind. The bills are hot!
seeiously. The Bills look like the best team in football. The metrics say they are the best team in football. It’s week 3 now. There isn’t any debate to be had about who is no.1. It’s the Bills
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All offseason and on into this season 2 weeks in, nothing to say this isn't the Bills year. The roster is stacked, the signings and attitude...all of it is ALL IN. The NFC is weak. I'd say it's the Bills to lose at this point.
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1 minute ago, EffKCChiefs said:
Ugh, so you come here and post this nonsense? Go join your trailer park buddies on the KC message boards.
would you care to elaborate further about how what I posted is "nonsense"?
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20 minutes ago, jkeerie said:
They really missed Keenan Allen. BTW...KC is the luckiest team. They always seem to catch teams that are missing key players. Last year they played GB without Aaron Rogers.
...you guys get the Jets twice. They don't have any key players.
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Just now, mannc said:
I have to disagree that the Chargers have a stacked roster…that is true of the defense, but that offense is sorely lacking in speed and weapons. Mike Williams is a nice player, but he was completely invisible in the second half…even with Herbert, who’s very talented, the Chargers’ offense seems like a dink and dunk attack that’s really not going to scare anyone. I’d love to see that team come to Orchard Park in January.
This is coaching. Joe Lombardi is in over his head as OC there. He clearly only is capable of making a gameplan, at the direction of Sean Peyton, for old Drew Brees. They throw a bunch of short dink, dunk passes. WASTING Justin Herberts big arm and mobility.
Josh Allen injury update(officially questionable - expected to start per Ian Rappaport)
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Hoping this isn't anything serious. Hoping for more KC/Buffalo Mahomes/Allen postseason action this year.
Also...really enjoy watching Allen and the Bills when I'm not watching the Chiefs.
Last....really really hoping this isn't a tommy john situation.