AFC Championship: We are on to Kansas City!

[Mack Herron]

It starts in the trenches.

 

[VectorPrime]

We got the GOAT guys. Toms ability to treat the game like a chess match he’s seen it all.



Audibles and high level football IQ with everyone being on the same page.

That little clip from the pats Steelers ACFCG a couple years ago is one of my all time favourite Brady audibles.

Pats in a run heavy I formsation set with FB and RB. Audibles by yelling “JORDAN” to a spread with 10 secs on the play clock. No one panics and they all know their role. I bet Devlin and Blount never even lined up outside once before that during the season.

Steelers go from a run heavy mean looking d front, to instant confusion having to spread out.

Brady throws a 25 yard dime up the seam to Hogan and the rest is history.

Too bad we’ll be in the loudest opposing stadium in the league where things like this become difficult if not impossible to do.

 

[primetime]

They stoned dead a better defensive line last week. Bosa and Ingram are far better than what the Chiefs bring to bear, both as pass rushers and against the run.

 

[mcmurtry86]

Edelman’s was better.

Tyree’s was on 4th down and set up the game winning TD to knock off an undefeated team and was every bit as fluke and lucky as Edelman’s.

Edelman’s was also on 1st and 10 with over 2 minutes to go in the game. There’s a decent chance the Pats tie even without that catch, while the Giants certainly lose the super bowl without Tyree’s catch

Even if you want to argue that Edelman’s was more skilled, it pales in importance to a literal championship saving play. And in 50 years, we’ll still see the Tyree catch as “the” play of that game whereas Edelman’s catch will be overshadowed by White’s run in overtime

Think about the highlight the average fan associates with SB42. It wasn’t the go ahead TD. It was Tyree. Just like Butler’s INT overshadows Kearse’s grab in SB49.

It’s pure homerism to think Edelman’s was more important “given the stage”. Tyree is one of the 3 most iconic catches in history (along with The Catch and the Immaculate Reception) . A more skilled play? Sure. But that doesn’t make a catch more important or iconic

 

[Uptown]

We keep this up, we’re winning the SB.

 

[primetime]

We keep this up, we’re winning the SB.

Well, yeah, because rushing yardage is highly correlated with winning. But the causation is partly reversed, you run more when you're winning (unless you're the Falcons in a Super Bowl). So yes if the Patriots gain a bunch of rushing yardage it's likely they won the game, but it's more likely that's because they were winning rather than that they won because they ran.

 

[Uptown]

 

[PlainOldEd]

divisional round matchup?

 

[PlainOldEd]

Edelman’s was better.

Julio Jones had the best catch in that game.

 

[The Brandon Five]

Tyree’s was on 4th down and set up the game winning TD to knock off an undefeated team and was every bit as fluke and lucky as Edelman’s.

Edelman’s was also on 1st and 10 with over 2 minutes to go in the game. There’s a decent chance the Pats tie even without that catch, while the Giants certainly lose the super bowl without Tyree’s catch

Even if you want to argue that Edelman’s was more skilled, it pales in importance to a literal championship saving play. And in 50 years, we’ll still see the Tyree catch as “the” play of that game whereas Edelman’s catch will be overshadowed by White’s run in overtime

Think about the highlight the average fan associates with SB42. It wasn’t the go ahead TD. It was Tyree. Just like Butler’s INT overshadows Kearse’s grab in SB49.

It’s pure homerism to think Edelman’s was more important “given the stage”. Tyree is one of the 3 most iconic catches in history (along with The Catch and the Immaculate Reception) . A more skilled play? Sure. But that doesn’t make a catch more important or iconic

Tyree play was on 3rd and 5.

 

[Tony2046]

It’s important to get off to a fast start in these games. In 2013 and 2015 we were down early. If we win the toss, got to take the ball.

Super Bowl 51 says otherwise.

Maybe Andy Reid blows his load in the first quarter and Tom Brady n crew take over from there. Who knows?

Anyway it's shaping up to be a great game between two of the best teams in the league. Should be fun.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

Pretty good actually. It's one of the things that gives me the most hope about this weekend if you want to know the truth. If you left that game ultra confident about coming to arrowhead because you won, then you are not a student of the game.

I think people need to understand (both Chiefs and Patriots fans) that so much has changed since that matchup for both sides. I dont think the game and how it played out is important at all.

The afccg will be a battle. I do believe some posters at Chiefs Planet are underestimating our team and our resolve. I also think alot of your points are accurate. If KC wins, I will join Chiefs Planet to congratulate you guys.

Let the better team win.

 

[Yehoodi]

I think you and I are the only ones they are tolerating.

I think you are correct. .

 

[Tony2046]

Wow. Lot's of homers here. Sorry to pee in your Cheerios What about old man Brady in sub 0 temps? We all remember that young Eli Manning beating old man Favre in Green Bay. Farve looked cold! Eli did not. How will this team overcome the homer calls by the refs?! I was there in 2006 in Denver to witness one of the worst DPI calls I have seen. The crowd made the ref. change his mind! What about the noise and pass rush. They will have that 1/2 second jump or so that defenders get at home. Who can keep up with PM when he runs? KVN can't. They will double Edleman. Single Gronk and the other receivers. No DPI called in the playoffs so expect Gronk to be held all game. They always let them play. You wait and see. This will be close like the Denver games were but the Pats will fall short once again. Please bring on the red X's.

What are you smoking at that high altitude. People are homers because they just watched the Pats destroy a team that was "more talented top to bottom" than they were? Because they looked so dominate throughout the game? Because Tom Brady was laser focused?

1. The Pats are going to run the ball with Gronk blocking. Until he gets that play action pass up the seam.

2. KVN can keep up with Mahomes. Mahomes isn't fast. He's dangerous but isn't fast.

3. They're not getting a 1/2 second advantage. That's not what home field advantage is. When the ball moves everybody moves. Crowd noise disrupting communication is the advantage. Brady offsets that by getting to the line early. The defense have played together for 18 weeks if not longer for some. They'll be ready.

4. I hope they do single Gronk and double Edelman. Big day for Gronk, White, Burkhead, Patterson and Dorsett.

It will be a close game because KC is a good team but the Pats are taking this one.

 

[Tony2046]

I think you and I are the only ones they are tolerating.

Did you tell them about the zipping and zapping?

 

[JPsPats]

Too bad we’ll be in the loudest opposing stadium in the league where things like this become difficult if not impossible to do.

People will be too could to cheer. KC fans ain’t used to this weather.

 

[primetime]

People will be too could to cheer. KC fans ain’t used to this weather.

Buddy it's called booze. Trust me, they'll be fine.

 

[venecol]

I think you are correct. .

10-4 good buddies, just make sure to hit the decontamination chamber before heading home 20.

 

[StockingAnarchyNumber12]

To be fair, Chiefs Planet forum has been pretty nice to me.

 

[Quest4SevenHomie]

Chiefs have resodded their field after removing all 10 inches of snow. So weather won't change the outcome...at least not for them.