If Gurley gets going, the Chiefs pass rush won't be what it has been. THe play action will just be tough to defend.

Gonna need the front 7 to put their big boy pants on.

Chiefs win handily. The Rams are overrated and have one of the worst defenses that the Chiefs will have faced.

The Chiefs rank #3 over all against the opposing #1 WR and #2 overall against the #2 WR. They struggle against the other WR's, TE and RB out of the backfield. Losing Kupp hurts the Rams against KC. Hopefully, with Sorenson coming back and with DoD playing more, the other numbers improve along with the rush defense.

And it would be nice if Berry would make an appearance...

Going full homer on this one...

KC goes up by 17 early. Marcus Peters reports to the burn ward after he gives up a 50 yard bomb and a 70 yard bomb, each for a TD, in back to back series. His return to the field is promptly met by steamrolling Karem Hunt run that make Peters a part of the stadium turf.

KC wins in a shootout;

KC - 45
LA - 31

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I think the Rams win this one.

The problem is that you can't play DoD against the Rams as much because even in their 11 personnel they'll spread you out and let Gurley wreck you. And with Williams and Nnadi doing a poor job of keeping guys off the ILBs, DoD will get driven out of the play on any designed interior run.

Yes, if the interior DL can keep the ILBs clean, maybe you can get away with more DoD but let's not act like he's been all wine and roses out there. He's getting beat up on runs directly at him and has had some notable coverage breakdowns as well. I'm seeing more and more why he wasn't out there earlier.

Don't get me wrong - I'm happy to see him playing/learning, but he's definitely raw and far from a finished product. I don't see him being a key cog in slowing down Gurley this week - he's too easy to manipulate or scheme towards.

Vamos a follarlos en la nariz, amigo.

DOD was noticeably (I mean it stuck out like a sore thumb) out of position more than once yesterday. He's a work in progress for sure. Like you, I don't see him being a big factor against the Rams.

Cooper Kupp injury update: Rams WR out for season with torn ACL, report says
 

The Rams' fears have been confirmed.

Cooper Kupp is expected to miss the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a torn ACL suffered Sunday against the Seahawks, ESPN reported, citing sources.

Kupp left the game in the fourth quarter Sunday with a knee injury, and, after the team's 36-31 win, coach Sean McVay told reporters the injury was "not good," per NFL.com.

Kupp undwerwent an MRI on Monday that confirmed the severity of the injury.

The wide receiver went down on the field in pain after running a route that didn't appear to involve any contact. After being tended to, he limped to the locker room.

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/cooper-kupp-injury-update-rams-knee-torn-acl-out-for-season-nfl-news/g5ywcn92mtja142n0ydajom2p

I’m worried about their pash rush, especially after they acquired Fowler.

Gonna need a lot of misdirection and quick hitting plays.

Their pass rush can be complete negated with outside zone runs & jet sweeps.

Figuring a shoot out. But, the Rams defense is way better than ours and will get more stops than our defense.

I think he’s crucial.

He needs to shadow Gurley all game. We need him covering Gurley in the passing game.

They're a completely different offense without Kupp in my opinion.

Chiefs by 4

Opening over/under: 64 points. WOW!