MasterStrategist

Again, all this "pinched nerve" nonsense is coming from some flak reporter that Chris Jones scolding out previously. Mahomes is still in the concussion protocol, they don't put you in that for a pinched nerve, unless you have conclusion symptoms.

Source is some kc radio/CBS repeorter...schefty Rappaport nothing...so I'll wait and see

Agree to an extent. This works both ways, Chiefs will need to also plan for Mahomes-less offense. Especially with concussion protocol, it isn't like the chiefs can secretly predict how quickly he progresses. They may know 1 practice in advance of us, tops. I'm sure we will have a Henne strategy ready to roll out, if needed

Agree, Yolo posted he saw bills reporters tweet something near end of game...but I haven't seen the tweets or anything official from the team Source?

Nobody knows that for certain. If he has a concussion, there are quite a few hurdles with the protocol and the nfl won't be interfering. Now there are 2 other quotes out there: 1. Andy reid: said he was doing well after the game, and said he got hit in the back of head but wind was knocked out of him 2. Glazer said he was told that mahomes injury mimicked a "choke out" situation, reduced blood flow hence unstable limbs. I obviously don't know, but Reids quote sounds foolish. Glazer could be true, but I'll have to say that I have never witnessed this in a football game.

People shot down your take because you stated (or similar to this): that you sometimes have similar issues (legs or limbs numb) when turning/contorting your neck... Nobody knows what thr deal is yet, and the nfl doesn't put mahomes in the protocol. It is a team physician and independent neurologists (hired by nfl).

I've never seen anyone get "choked out" in football, especially in a play that fast. However what it looked like to me, was he got hit in the back of his head (base near neck). Not to speculate, but like boxing, that is very dangerous area to have force applied. This could be a concussion, or other head injury. All we know, Mahomes got up and was super unstable for a few moments. Then ran into the locker room. Mahomes is one tough dude, he tried to come back into the game when his kneecap was dislocated last year too. Concussion/head issues are super volatile, vary person to person. Those side affect symptoms take time to settle in and wear off. We will wait and see, but it is concerning anytime you have a head injury and hope that said player can recover long term.

if mahomes has turf toe, that will be two qbs we will play in the playoffs with that injury (rivers)

Chiefs are great, no doubt. But this is the same Cleveland defense who almost blew last weeks game, Ben threw for 500+...and Ravens put up 40+ points on. They need to do something other than drop back in zone all game, otherwise they will get torched.

Agree looked like an ankle sprain, not dreaded high ankle though. Definitely limited his cuts and even straight line running rest ofnthe game. Extra day of rest will be a big help this week

As a Bills fan living in Steeler country, I agree with your friends point about Big Ben and prior Steeler Wrs. However, biggest difference is Ben vs Allen. Ben has matured over the years, especially since he settled down and had a child, but that guy was a true douche bag. Still has some of those tendencies too. Josh is the complete opposite than Ben, character-wise...and you could say work ethic too, Ben was known to be lazy and be overweight coming into training camp every season. So long story short, not worried about it.

What play (game.clock) are you referring to, in regard to Motor? I didn't see anything, just looked like they put in Yeldon as a sub on the live feed

Need to convert 3rd downs, we've been doing it all season. Confidence should be there. Be strong

Unlimited call ups...so it really isn't indicative that either will dress

Ok, I am thinking the #s game would.prohibt too. Tough choice, Yeldon is certainly more than capable of stepping up

Yolo, and others....I may have missed some Coach press conferences this week. What is your thougjt on Williams being active? Then if so, who would be the logical choice to sit

Re watched the game.... 1. Daryl:pretty certain he got injured on the kickoff, after Bass long field goal 4th qtr 2. Edmunds: he was moving the exact same, not showing any hamstring issues on the final 4 drives. He was even running outside, press coverage at a wr on the hail mary. Didnt look like he injured on that last play, but possible...he didn't pull up or act like he strained/pulled it in any way. Could just be general soreness

Yes went back to watch some of last years game... 1. we did stay in our "base" 4-3 defense alot...good call on Zo. Yeah will be interesting if we go with Klein or stay in nickle with Taron. 2. Tremaine played a real great game, physical downhill tackling. 3. We blitzed Lamar quite a bit on 3rd downs, primarily to take away rushing lanes IMO 4. Star did play well too, im a bit worried about getting pushed around in the middle. Our 5 man rotation needs to step up 5. Bmore runs a ton of cover 0, Josh needed to put some more touch on his deep passes. At least try to draw interference 6. Motor was a beast. I know Bmore added some studs to that front, so I don't expect t to be able to run like we did. I'm all for getting our RBs involved in thr passing game 7. We need to score early. Its been mentioned, but make Lamar come from behind. 8. Give Smoke 2-3 deep ball shots. We tried to connect with him and Foster last yr, just 1 connection might change that defensive aggressiveness

I dont recall Zo subbing at all for Taron or any other CB against Bmore last season. I think we played him at DE a bit more than usual that game, but also he played at a 3-technique on passing 3rd down situations...I'd have to go rewatch

Many have said this, but biggest priority is pass protection and Yeldon brings that plus a bit more in the pass.game than Moss did (likely more than Williams too). We lose a bruiser type runner, might hurt us at the goalline but think we just use Josh. Otherwise Williams is a big wildcard in pass pro. Only the coaches know how he's acclimated to this in practice, but is often a difficult trait/skill for rookies to grasp

Yeldon was specifically signed for this reason... He is a solid 3rd down back, great size/hands/pass blocking for a RB. It will be interesting tho with short yardage running...this might be the week we finally dress 4 RBs. Not sure who wouldn't dress tho...unless they think Taiwan is replaceable on Teams with another gunner

I will be shocked if Ben turns down his $40m due next season. Ben will be back, but that team will look a lot different with some key FAs that won't be able to be re-signed. Colbert will need a top tier draft class

Agreed. Not sure why ppl think Cleveland is some fluke...I know we all can't stand Baker but that is a talented team with a good head coach finally

Everyone discounted Cleveland....I mean they were a few plays from being 13-3 themselves. With 2 all pro lineman, and battling COVID issues. They and Ravens are in the same class, imo. Both well coached with a lot of talent

My take.... 1. always challenging to beat the same team in the same season...familiarity, understanding what worked/what didn't 2. rather not play a defense capable of shutting us down, on the flip side also would not.like to play a potent offense All that said. The team who scares me the most is Bmore. They are our worst match-up for our offensive style. They also are hot right now on offense. Then avoid Pittsburgh. They are getting healthy on defense and offense (Haden, Williams, Spillane) all back on defense then they get a starting OL back with Feller. I would like a rematch with the Titans. I think we can score on them, and had so many defensive injuries the first match-up that we can contain them enough. So let's go Titan early, and hope for a huge upset with the Brownies