A Level Headed Review AFCCG 2024

[DenverChief]

Sorry for the delay - Sunday night games are difficult to get these written because of Monday mornings.

First and foremost hats off to the Buffalo Bills for a very tough fight in the game. Josh Allen is an incredible talent, however, I think that Buffalo coaches suffer from Marty Schottenheimer disease. When the going gets tough they revert back to what is comfortable rather than what is working. Cook was having successful runs and they got away from it (13 rushes for 85 yards and 2 TDs). More on this later.

The first drive of the game really set the tone for the game. 2 quick passes to Hollywood for18 yards. The third play Caliendo pulls all the way from LG to block the LDE that was being engaged by Noah Grey who releases into coverage, Pat eventually runs for the first down. Then a roll out to the left for a 10 yard first down pass to Worthy, a 3 yard run by Pacheco and then...

Mike Caliendo pulling ALL THE WAY across the formation pic.twitter.com/BfJQiorsB6

— Chiefsplanet (@CPparodies) January 29, 2025

Juju Smith-Schuster a 31 yard catch and run to put us just outside the red zone. This is what JJSS is on this team for, in addition to being a big bodied WR that can block for the smaller WRs downfield as well as catch those soft zone spots like Kelce over the middle. Even at his reduced production I would welcome him back to continue to be that WR for the Chiefs.

Kareem Hunt makes his first appearance with 3 consecutive runs a beautiful 8 yard run that he almost housed if the Buffalo safety doesn't make a TD saving tackle, a 3 yard first down run and the 12 yard TD run.

Every play on that drive was a positive momentum building, high percentage play. 9 plays for 90 yards and only 3 were less than 5 yards gained.


Xavier Worthy has really come together and is becoming an excellent WR for the Chiefs. I really feel that the addition of Dhop has really helped the development of Worthy. I can't wait to see a Rice/Worthy/Brown WR lineup.

Incredible. pic.twitter.com/mDpdcUz9nX

— Chiefsplanet (@CPparodies) January 28, 2025

The contested catch is really a beautiful thing to see. Many people are arguing it was not a catch because he only had one hand on the ball (If a pass is caught simultaneously by two eligible opponents, and both players retain it, the ball belongs to the passers.) or that the ball hit the ground (no movement). It clearly was a catch and will only help cement Worthy as a tremendous first round pick.

Xavier Worthy is 165lbs and just MOSSED someone!!

Simultaneous possession rule!!! Tie goes to the offense.
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— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) January 27, 2025

As amazing as Mahomes and the offense were this game, we really need to give a ton of credit to the defense. Stopping the Bills twice on two point conversions, and two critical 4th downs is really the story of this game. I know the 4th and 1 QB sneak stop is controversial but the picture below really shows how Allen never got to the line of gain. Why they wouldn't continue to hand the ball to Cook who averaged 6.5 YPC is beyond me. As a Chiefs fan I love that they went conservative as a football fan I am perplexed.

Doesn’t get any clearer, no first down. pic.twitter.com/ViAB9c9TOB

— Chiefsplanet (@CPparodies) January 27, 2025

There are many good and great players on this team that make key contributions, we are extremely fortunate to have the talent and the coaching to maximize that talent on this team. I never in a million years thought that I would be able to see the greatness I am seeing today out of the Kansas City Chiefs. Growing up in Broncos country during the John Elway years was painful to say the least.

Finally, to see Chris Jones break down in tears on the sideline at the end of the game really shows how much he cares about this team and that he leaves it all on the field. There is no doubt in my mind that bringing Jones back was the best decision Veach has made regarding keeping a player or letting them walk. I don't think words can describe what he means for this defense and the team as a leader.

On to the Super Bowl and a re-match with the Eagles - Barkley is going to be a really difficult test for us and I look forward to seeing the Chiefs rise to the challenge.

[tmax63]

They finally figured out how to stop their tush push because they always go left. It's not rocket science. They slanted the DL hard to the right (Bills left) turning the OL sideways stopping forward momentum and filling the gaps. You also have to jump the count so there's the risk of offsides if they play with the snap count. Then you send the LBs over the top to stop the jump. Eagles go left, right and middle so much harder to stop but Hurts isn't as big a horse as Allen is and he's got a sore knee so that helps.

[DenverChief]

Originally Posted by tmax63

They finally figured out how to stop their tush push because they always go left. It's not rocket science. They slanted the DL hard to the right (Bills left) turning the OL sideways stopping forward momentum and filling the gaps. You also have to jump the count so there's the risk of offsides if they play with the snap count. Then you send the LBs over the top to stop the jump. Eagles go left, right and middle so much harder to stop but Hurts isn't as big a horse as Allen is and he's got a sore knee so that helps.

I was listening to the NFL radio channel and they talked about the difference. Hurts gets low behind his OL. Allen stays more upright. That’s a huge disadvantage in physics. The lower down and more compact you can make your force/energy the more powerful it will be.