Originally Posted by TwistedChief (Post 14602636)

I think the basis for that optimism is that the Chiefs at full offensive strength - which they haven't been given the patchwork offensive line led by Cam Erving - are basically unstoppable, and we haven't seen that at any point this year aside from the first quarter of the Jacksonville game.

Combine that offense with a defense that's clearly imperfect but arguably improving/somewhat more sound than last year and I think we certainly have the potential to win out.

Just can't beat ourselves.

Originally Posted by fierro604 (Post 14602647)

I think it means very little that the offense is that good with the defense is this bad. So many bad teams have kept it close because of the defense. It means Mahomes has to put up more points. Andy has to learn to manage the clock for once in his life. Offense is the only bright spot of this team, which is a pity because this isn't enough to beat anyone come playoffs.

Originally Posted by TEX (Post 14602661)

Makes sense. I just feel that "something" (consistent running game) is missing on offense this year that keeps me from subscribing to that theory. I think a big part of that is that this year, with all the injuries, the offense has not been able to evolve into what it needs to be in order to reel off the kind of win streak needed to win out. Who knows, maybe they get healthy and it all gels?

Originally Posted by TwistedChief (Post 14602657)

Do you think we're worse than last year on defense? I don't. And last year that defense shut down a hot Colts team in the playoffs. And - had we gotten the production out of our safeties like Eric Berry that we were paying for - almost certainly would've beaten NE and been in the Super Bowl.

Temper your negativity.

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 14602771)

rough two weeks for the texans

short week vs colts in a game that will decide their division

then they get new england

this might be curtains for them

Originally Posted by kcclone (Post 14602775)

Texans are all hype. They'll lose to the Colts like they always do.

Originally Posted by Chief Northman (Post 14602780)

No Marlon Mack says otherwise

Originally Posted by lawrenceRaider (Post 14602535)

You sir, are a moron. Also, it's plain to see that you don't actually watch any Raiders games.

Idiot.

Originally Posted by BlackOp (Post 14603607)

Oh...I dont?

I seem to remember a game where Cooper pushed off for a TD, got called for an obvious OPI...then the ref picked it up without explanation. Later that quarter, Carr has a strip sack/fumble negated on a very late phantom DH call...well after he lost the ball...then on replay, the announcers couldn't find it. The Raiders finally won after the officials gave them 3 plays after time has expired.

I have never seen that happen...and probably wont ever again.

I also remember the 0-10 Raiders getting a phantom PI on Parker on a 4th and 12. The game should have been over. Raiders score and the Chiefs drive down to mid-field and get stopped on 3rd down. Half of the Raider bench comes onto the field about 25 yards past the Chiefs huddle...dumb-asses though they had won. The officials had to stop play yet dont throw an excessive celebration/too many players on the field/off-sides...nothing. Refs just kindly escorted them back off the field...

These are Oaklands only two wins over the Ried era chiefs...and both were directly manufactured by sketchy late-game calls by the officials.

So excuse me for pointing out that the Chiefs should be concerned about the refs...unless getting 3 free plays after time expires seems legit to you.

Originally Posted by R8RFAN (Post 14603639)

Chiefs hold on D almost every play... been that way for years

Originally Posted by Hammock Parties (Post 14607673)

OP UPDATE

Chiefs move up to 3 seed

1. Patriots 9-1
2. Ravens 8-2
3. Chiefs 7-4
4. Colts 6-4
5. Bills 7-3
6. Texans 6-4

Originally Posted by mr. tegu (Post 14607710)

As I mentioned before, I think we should be hoping for Houston to win that division so we avoid any chance at facing them in the wildcard round. Any other team we could get should be an easy win.