The race for HFA.

[BossChief]

The afc playoff race…current record and remaining schedules.

KC 9-1
Panthers
Raiders
Chargers
Browns
Texans
Steelers
Broncos

Buffalo 9-2
49ers
Rams
Lions
Patriots
Jets
Patriots

Pittsburgh 8-3
Bengals
Browns
Eagles
Ravens
Chiefs
Bengals

Chargers 7-3
Ravens
Falcons
Chiefs
Bucs
Broncos
Patriots
Raiders

Ravens 7-4
Chargers
Eagles
Giants
Steelers
Texans
Browns

Texans 7-4
Titans
Jaguars
Dolphins
Chiefs
Ravens
Titans

We will likely have Omenihu, Pacheco and Hollywood all active against Houston and Pittsburgh.

I like our chances at HFA.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by philfree

Just win the game this week and see where we stand.

Up until December 15th, we’ve got the Panthers, Raiders, Chargers, and Browns.

The Bills will have the 49ers, Rams and Lions in that same timeframe.

Our schedule is significantly more challenging down the stretch after that, but we’ll know better where each team stands by December 15th for sure, I’d imagine. If we can get the lucky and the Bills drop two out of that three, that sets us up nicely for the final stretch. If they only drop one in that stretch then we’ll have our work cut out for us.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

We've lost once in 16 games and the bed wetters are already hyping up the Bills and predicting us to lose multiple games!!..it's business as usual .

Like Nick Wright said, the last time the Chiefs lost, they won 15 straight.... but some will always be prisoners of the moment.

[RaidersOftheCellar]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

It’s really just the Chiefs and Bills for the 1 seed.

The Chiefs will likely finish no worse than 13-4, which normally all but guarantees the 1 seed.

With Buffalo having the tie breaker, I think the Chiefs need to go 14-3. I’d bet Buffalo has two losses in them.

Good chance the Chiefs will need to finish 6-1. Can't bank on a banged-up SF or the Rams to beat Buffalo.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Good chance the Chiefs will need to finish 6-1. Can't bank on a banged-up SF or the Rams to beat Buffalo.

The Texans beat Buffalo and they only beat Miami via a 60 yard field goal. They aren't who you think they are.

[Gary Cooper]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

The Texans beat Buffalo and they only beat Miami via a 60 yard field goal. They aren't who you think they are.

Are the Bears who we thought they were?

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by RaidersOftheCellar

Good chance the Chiefs will need to finish 6-1. Can't bank on a banged-up SF or the Rams to beat Buffalo.

I’d bet the Lions beat the Bills.

I also think the Bills drop one WTF game.

The issue I see for the Chiefs is that they can’t have a WTF loss. They can drop the games to like the Steelers and Texans, but have to win the others.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Up until December 15th, we’ve got the Panthers, Raiders, Chargers, and Browns.

The Bills will have the 49ers, Rams and Lions in that same timeframe.

Our schedule is significantly more challenging down the stretch after that, but we’ll know better where each team stands by December 15th for sure, I’d imagine. If we can get the lucky and the Bills drop two out of that three, that sets us up nicely for the final stretch. If they only drop one in that stretch then we’ll have our work cut out for us.

I guess with the Bills having the bye we need to win the next two and then see where we stand. We take care of our business the next couple of weeks there's a good chance we find ourselves out front with a two-game lead.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

It's us or Buffalo

[mr. tegu]

We seem to be the only top team or average team for that matter, that Allen routinely plays near his best against. I believe they will lose two of their remaining NFC games. We can lose three I think by seasons end but I also believe after the next four games we will have at least a 2 game lead, with a 3 game lead being possible.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by philfree

I guess with the Bills having the bye we need to win the next two and then see where we stand. We take care of our business the next couple of weeks there's a good chance we find ourselves out front with a two-game lead.

We for sure need to go 3-1 at worst in this CAR, LVR, LAC, CLE stretch. 4-0 might give us the opportunity to drop two out of three against HOU, PIT, and DEN.

Something to note, Brock Purdy is dealing with a shoulder injury. He may not play this Sunday. Hopefully it doesn’t keep him out against Buffalo the following week or else that should be an easy win for them.

[lcarus]

I hope we play our best football and go run the table

[RedinTexas]

Originally Posted by philfree

Just win the game this week and see where we stand.

Survive and Advance.

[TripleThreat]

I take it back, nfc west rams and 49ers might turn out to be easy match ups for the bills since it seems like these two teams don’t stop beating the shit out of eachother and causing injuries.

[TomBarndtsTwin]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

It's interesting that we play twice before the Bills play again against the Niners. If we get two wins it places a LOT of pressure on Buffalo to keep up. A loss for them could be a critical moment for the number one seed.

Good observation. I hadn't thought about that, but you're right.

Right now, there's this idea that the pressure is on KC instead of Buffalo, coming off the loss to them on Sunday.

But they're on their bye now. If we take care of business against Carolina and Vegas, we'll be 11-1 and they'll be going into their game with SF at 9-2.

Definitely puts them more in 'catch up' mode where those next 3 games they have (SF, LA & Detroit) become critical for them. And I expect them to drop one of those, if not two.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

The Steelers are the 2016 Chiefs.

Really good team that isn't going to be able to string together more than two playoff wins. Record looks better than they are because the schedule hasn't been very strong.