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Broncos will torch KC - hope I'm wrong.
The Chiefs still score 23.9 ppg (14th)
Also, how dumb is it chiefs and broncs play twice in 3 weeks? There outta be a rule that you can't play divisional opponents twice in at LEAST 4 weeks. Takes a lot of the fun out of divisions. Should try to get those games in first couple of weeks and then have the rest near end of the season if possible.
Manning has a high AND low ankle sprain on his right, plant leg.
To me, THAT is a huge negative.I used to wager on the NFL when I was younger...80's, 90's.Stopped when I saw the Rams/Pats Super Bowl. You look at that game and there's no way Kurt Warner doesn't tear the New England defense to shreds. You HAVE to make that bet. Everyone knew it then and it holds true now. New England flipped the script by knocking Warner senseless early...and THAT was by design. He was on Pluto until the 4th quarter. When he came to his senses he tore the Patriots to shreds...but only managed to get back to even.
This game could put similar elements into play. Manning needs to plant and throw to be effective. His arm strength is no longer enough to get him through. KC WILL rush him and hit him...unless the NFL suspends the offensive holding rules and the Denver O line tackles any threat. I think KC can surprise the experts in this game.
That being said, I wouldn't touch this one as a bettor...there's surer ways to make money on other matchups than this one...and THAT is the real key to successful betting.
Yeah, it's funny how they chose to franchise Bowe and then give him a deal that pays him 5/56 (actually ends up at 6/66 with the tag from last year), and yet they NEVER target him or involve him in their gameplanning whatsoever.
Alex Smith refuses to even consider throwing the ball downfield more than 5-10 yards to anyone.
I've also noticed that teams seem to be keying in on Jamaal Charles, as he has had 3 straight games where his production has taken a pretty significant drop. It seems that defenses are finally smartening up and realizing that if you stop Charles, you are stopping 60% of their entire offensive production.
Denver Broncos: 41.2ppg
Average rankings of defenses they've faced:
PPG: 20.6
YPG: 23.6
The Chiefs defense is 1st and 10th, while being 1st/2nd in sacks, comp pct, opposing qbr, etc.
The Chiefs still score 23.9 ppg (14th) and puts up 317.3ypg (24th)
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Do I think the Chiefs can score 28-31 points on Denver's poor defense? Yes.
Do I think the Chiefs can roughen up the Denver WRs and get to Peyton? Yes.
31-20 Chiefs
I think alot of people are forgetting in this matchup that Denver's D is bad.
Manning has a high AND low ankle sprain on his right, plant leg.
To me, THAT is a huge negative.I used to wager on the NFL when I was younger...80's, 90's.Stopped when I saw the Rams/Pats Super Bowl. You look at that game and there's no way Kurt Warner doesn't tear the New England defense to shreds. You HAVE to make that bet. Everyone knew it then and it holds true now. New England flipped the script by knocking Warner senseless early...and THAT was by design. He was on Pluto until the 4th quarter. When he came to his senses he tore the Patriots to shreds...but only managed to get back to even.
This game could put similar elements into play. Manning needs to plant and throw to be effective. His arm strength is no longer enough to get him through. KC WILL rush him and hit him...unless the NFL suspends the offensive holding rules and the Denver O line tackles any threat. I think KC can surprise the experts in this game.
That being said, I wouldn't touch this one as a bettor...there's surer ways to make money on other matchups than this one...and THAT is the real key to successful betting.
If the Chiefs are feeling disrespected, they might be heartened by Manning's mixed track record against top-ranked scoring defenses. Six times in his career, Manning has faced the top scoring defense in the second half of the season or in the playoffs. In those games, his teams went 3-3, with Manning giving up eight interceptions while throwing just six touchdowns and averaging 201.8 passing yards per contest -- well below his average of 361 yards this season.
That NFLs much beloved Peyton Manning can only lose tonight if...if he is injured during the game and out for the season.
If he wins, then he'll be the ultimate warrior, gritting out what will doubtless be dubbed as a history performance. I man this guy is the ultimate preparation/practice week players (sadly its true, but we have one of our own as well) and he's resting up.
If he loses, then "the media" will have the injury excuse to fall back on and the team wasn't able to help him carry the load. His legend will grow as his gutsy performance will show the mettle of his character.
Love him or hate him, the media will put a very positive spin on the outcome of the game.