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St. Patty's Fire · 01-04-2020, 10:25 PM

It’s official

Let’s discuss the impending beatdown by our favorite team (the Chiefs)

**MahiMike** · 01-09-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

You going to the game?

No, just want folks to see Arrowhead in all its Glory. Also I have bad feeling about late, dark cold games after the 90's.

**ptlyon** · 01-09-2020, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MahiMike

No, just want folks to see Arrowhead in all its Glory. Also I have bad feeling about late, dark cold games after the 90's.

Ah too bad bro

**chiefforlife** · 01-09-2020, 12:30 PM

Mo Claiborne still not practicing. Disappointing for sure.

With Thornhill out we sure could use all our DBs out there.

InChiefsHeaven · 01-09-2020, 12:39 PM

So, how did Arrowhead manage all the snow regarding parking for the Denver game? Did they like plow the parking lot while the game was on or was it just a big ****ing mess after the game leaving?

InvinciBill · 01-09-2020, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by The Franchise

Fuller is going to have some issues with that groin in the cold weather.

He'll be limping around like he has a Fuller V

KChiefs1 · 01-09-2020, 02:33 PM

(4) Houston Texans at (2) Kansas City Chiefs

The Watson factor: Deshaun Watson rushed for two scores and passed for another to offset two interceptions when Houston overcame a 17-3 deficit to beat the Chiefs in Kansas City back in Week 6.

“Houston has a shot because Deshaun is an equalizer and they can do some of that read-option stuff, which conflicts you,” a coach who faced the Chiefs this season said. “We studied a lot of their tape before we played Kansas City. Whether they can replicate that, I don’t know. The weather can be a factor for a dome team. That can be underplayed. When you watch Kansas City on defense, they are playing way different than they were in the beginning. A bunch of them get it now.”

Dealing with Chiefs’ weapons: Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Sammy Watkins and Mecole Hardman give the Chiefs explosive weaponry that is even harder to defend with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. That’s problematic for a Texans defense that ranked 28th in expected points added (EPA) this season, although J.J. Watt’s return gives defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel some needed firepower.

“Houston will start off with a bunch of guys in the box, and then drop into quarters and try to hopefully get pressure with their guys up front,” an offensive coordinator said. “Houston’s linebackers are good. They can cover the underneath stuff. The wild card is Mahomes’ ability to scramble and throw it to guys on the move, and that is what hurts the quarters defense when they are playing that zone. That is the only way Houston can match up. If they try to play man, they do not have the corners.”

On the Texans’ inconsistencies: Houston finished among the NFL’s top eight in offensive EPA this season. However, among those top eight offenses, the Texans own three of the seven worst single-game performances (at Baltimore, at Tampa Bay and home against Carolina). They also own the single best offensive EPA performance among those top-eight offensive teams, dominating to a shocking extent during a 53-32 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

“I think Kansas City will win, but that could be my upset game, because with Houston, you just do not know,” a personnel director said. “I just love the fact that when it gets crazy, Watson doesn’t necessarily throw the ball very well, but he can scramble and create and he is tough. Watson is better when it’s muddy, just like Ben Roethlisberger was. He is that type of quarterback.”

Texans at Chiefs (-9.5)

What a Chiefs win looks like: Using all the hype Jackson has received this season as fuel, Patrick Mahomes delivers a classic “Remember me?” game against the Texans defense, which gave up 425 yards and 24 first downs to the Bills and finished 26th in defensive efficiency during the regular season. Mahomes, who was sacked at the second-lowest rate of any quarterback, dances around the pocket and sprays lasers to Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill and the rest of the Chiefs’ pass-catchers. Frank Clark, Chris Jones and Terrell Suggs get after Deshaun Watson all afternoon, sacking him seven times. The Football Gods give us (not including Titans and Texans fans) what we want: Mahomes versus Jackson in the AFC title game.

What a Texans win looks like: Watson picks up where he left off against the Bills, puts the Texans on his back and carries them to the AFC Championship game in the signature performance of his career. Will Fuller returns from a hamstring injury, and the Chiefs’ defense suffers from communication issues and coverage busts without safety Juan Thornhill, who torn an ACL in Week 17. J.J. Watt makes a handful of game-changing plays, and Andy Reid botches clock management down the stretch as the Chiefs try to make a late comeback. Every Monday morning sports-talk show leads with a debate about whether Watson is actually just as good as Mahomes, which inadvertently leads to Bears fans sobbing uncontrollably as they realize just how cruel the world can be.

The pick: Chiefs (-9.5)

When the two teams faced each other in Week 6, the Texans had six drives of 10-plus plays and piled up 35 first downs. Their best defense against Mahomes was to keep the ball out of his hands. Kansas City’s defense is better now than it was then, and the Chiefs are much healthier. I hate going against Watson, but unless Watt takes the game over or the Chiefs have a couple of flukey turnovers, I don’t see Houston being able to slow down Kansas City’s offense.

smithandrew051 · 01-09-2020, 02:50 PM

Just bumped into a Texans fan at the airport. He said “you guys are going to kick our ass”

RunKC · 01-09-2020, 03:00 PM

Frank Clark on difference between this game and last meeting with Texans: “I had two elbow braces on. I was 50, 60 percent.”
— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) January 9, 2020

KCUnited · 01-09-2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Better be one heck of a “personal reason” not to practice the week of a playoff game and after a bye week...

CB Morris Claiborne won’t practice today (non-injury), per Andy Reid.
— BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) January 8, 2020

Probably has to bail out a relative from jail.

Halfcan · 01-09-2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefforlife

Mo Claiborne still not practicing. Disappointing for sure.

With Thornhill out we sure could use all our DBs out there.

Wasted signing.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 01-09-2020, 04:00 PM

Jones limited in practice today

ARROW2 · 01-09-2020, 04:02 PM

Can't wait to get this ass kicking over with. Tired of hearing about the Boogey Man Deshaun Watson. Last year, it was Luck and that offensive line. Annoying as hell.

LET'S ****ING GO!!!!!!!

ShowtimeSBMVP · 01-09-2020, 04:02 PM

Chris Jones was added to Chiefs injury report with a calf injury. He was a limited practice participant.
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) January 9, 2020

ARROW2 · 01-09-2020, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Showtime

Jones limited in practice today

WTF is wrong with him? Slept funny last night? Damn, we have a bye and this shit comes out of nowhere.

ARROW2 · 01-09-2020, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Showtime

Chris Jones was added to Chiefs injury report with a calf injury. He was a limited practice participant.
— Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) January 9, 2020

A ****ing calf? Damn man, we haven't played a game in two weeks....WTF?!

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01-09-2020, 02:33 PM	#1026
KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	Let’s talk about the Texans (4) Houston Texans at (2) Kansas City Chiefs The Watson factor: Deshaun Watson rushed for two scores and passed for another to offset two interceptions when Houston overcame a 17-3 deficit to beat the Chiefs in Kansas City back in Week 6. “Houston has a shot because Deshaun is an equalizer and they can do some of that read-option stuff, which conflicts you,” a coach who faced the Chiefs this season said. “We studied a lot of their tape before we played Kansas City. Whether they can replicate that, I don’t know. The weather can be a factor for a dome team. That can be underplayed. When you watch Kansas City on defense, they are playing way different than they were in the beginning. A bunch of them get it now.” Dealing with Chiefs’ weapons: Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, Sammy Watkins and Mecole Hardman give the Chiefs explosive weaponry that is even harder to defend with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. That’s problematic for a Texans defense that ranked 28th in expected points added (EPA) this season, although J.J. Watt’s return gives defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel some needed firepower. “Houston will start off with a bunch of guys in the box, and then drop into quarters and try to hopefully get pressure with their guys up front,” an offensive coordinator said. “Houston’s linebackers are good. They can cover the underneath stuff. The wild card is Mahomes’ ability to scramble and throw it to guys on the move, and that is what hurts the quarters defense when they are playing that zone. That is the only way Houston can match up. If they try to play man, they do not have the corners.” On the Texans’ inconsistencies: Houston finished among the NFL’s top eight in offensive EPA this season. However, among those top eight offenses, the Texans own three of the seven worst single-game performances (at Baltimore, at Tampa Bay and home against Carolina). They also own the single best offensive EPA performance among those top-eight offensive teams, dominating to a shocking extent during a 53-32 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. “I think Kansas City will win, but that could be my upset game, because with Houston, you just do not know,” a personnel director said. “I just love the fact that when it gets crazy, Watson doesn’t necessarily throw the ball very well, but he can scramble and create and he is tough. Watson is better when it’s muddy, just like Ben Roethlisberger was. He is that type of quarterback.” Texans at Chiefs (-9.5) What a Chiefs win looks like: Using all the hype Jackson has received this season as fuel, Patrick Mahomes delivers a classic “Remember me?” game against the Texans defense, which gave up 425 yards and 24 first downs to the Bills and finished 26th in defensive efficiency during the regular season. Mahomes, who was sacked at the second-lowest rate of any quarterback, dances around the pocket and sprays lasers to Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill and the rest of the Chiefs’ pass-catchers. Frank Clark, Chris Jones and Terrell Suggs get after Deshaun Watson all afternoon, sacking him seven times. The Football Gods give us (not including Titans and Texans fans) what we want: Mahomes versus Jackson in the AFC title game. What a Texans win looks like: Watson picks up where he left off against the Bills, puts the Texans on his back and carries them to the AFC Championship game in the signature performance of his career. Will Fuller returns from a hamstring injury, and the Chiefs’ defense suffers from communication issues and coverage busts without safety Juan Thornhill, who torn an ACL in Week 17. J.J. Watt makes a handful of game-changing plays, and Andy Reid botches clock management down the stretch as the Chiefs try to make a late comeback. Every Monday morning sports-talk show leads with a debate about whether Watson is actually just as good as Mahomes, which inadvertently leads to Bears fans sobbing uncontrollably as they realize just how cruel the world can be. The pick: Chiefs (-9.5) When the two teams faced each other in Week 6, the Texans had six drives of 10-plus plays and piled up 35 first downs. Their best defense against Mahomes was to keep the ball out of his hands. Kansas City’s defense is better now than it was then, and the Chiefs are much healthier. I hate going against Watson, but unless Watt takes the game over or the Chiefs have a couple of flukey turnovers, I don’t see Houston being able to slow down Kansas City’s offense. __________________
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01-09-2020, 03:00 PM	#1028
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01-09-2020, 04:00 PM	#1031
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1346009	Jones limited in practice today
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01-09-2020, 04:02 PM	#1032
ARROW2 MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Casino cash: $9184329	Can't wait to get this ass kicking over with. Tired of hearing about the Boogey Man Deshaun Watson. Last year, it was Luck and that offensive line. Annoying as hell. LET'S ****ING GO!!!!!!!
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01-09-2020, 04:02 PM	#1033
ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1346009	Chris Jones was added to Chiefs injury report with a calf injury. He was a limited practice participant. — Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) January 9, 2020
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