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Originally Posted by BigBeauford
It also changes the gameplan for both teams, effectively shortening the game length. KC can no longer afford to run a balanced offense, Tampa can afford a "run the clock out" offense. It made our offense much more predictable for the 2nd half.
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Yes, the significant lead that Tampa was gifted completely changed the game construction in the 2nd half (Tampa did not have to take any risks on offense and the Chiefs did).
After a few days of thinking about it, there's no question in my mind that the biggest factor in the loss was the refs. Yes the Chiefs may not have won the game anyway in the end because of horrendous line play, but it's still a fair bet it would have been close at the end if the game was called as they were against the Browns/Bills. And when it's close with Mahomes, you've always got a chance.