It took 43pts at home, and a last sec gw fg to win the game. And this time the Pats arent going to be penalty free like they have been at home. No more Jordan rules this time....
And it took some major gaffes on special teams and secondary breakdowns to allow you to get that close. And if you think the Pats get special calls or Jordan rules I have bridge to sell you.
Pats this season have been a different team on the road.
You are correct and no one can deny that.
KC defense been a different unit at home, and for the better. Def allows avg 17ppg.
And like I told your buddy, your defense is garbage and last week was all about the Colts shutting themselves. It's on film for the world to see or those with gamepass.
This is the healthiest KC been all season. Justin Houston, Eric Berry will both be playing. Scrubs like Josh Shaw, Orlando Scandrick, Ron Parker, Breeland Speaks wont be on the field for Brady to exploit this time.
The return of Berry will be interesting as he obviously can make a huge difference and cover up a lot on defense. Question is how healthy is he and to what degree is he ready to go. We'll see Sunday.
KC will finally have their entire OL healthy too.
Sucks losing Hunt because in his short career with KC he really raped the Pats a new one especially in passing game, but thats water under the bridge at this point. Damien Williams has filled in nicely, much better than expected and should be perceived as a threat even though he probably won't be (which for KC may be a good thing).
KC starting OL will finally be 100% healthy across the board. And they may have found themselves a new LG, who dominated last wkn.
Your Oline is ok not sure when they were all healthy last, but I don't see any roadgraders. Fortunately for you guys you may not need them to be. Our Dline has had its issues but since the Miami debaucle they seem to have tightened up. We'll see how they respond, they played well in Pittsburgh.
My main concern is Chiefs need to stop run and underneath game. Thats all Pats have on offense, but they're good at it. Brady isnt chucking the rock downfield. Its gonna be a cold one, he'll get the ball out fast on short and intermediate stuff attempt to take Houston, Jones, Ford out of game and will dink n dunk all game.
I really wish people would not fall for that narrative. Go back and look at the bullet Brady threw to Edelman and the TD pass to Dorsett those were both 20+ and spot on. The reason people think that is all we have is because they confuse Brady's willingness to take the high percentage play to keep the chains moving over the low percentage deep ball, but make no mistake when it's there he pulls the trigger, which ironically he has probably done more this season than any season I can remember sans Moss.
If you think the cold or the weather will prevent Brady from chucking it deep I will refer you to last week, or any other cold weather game, he is the greatest cold weather QB the NFL has ever seen.
He will do his part taking the aforementioned players out of the game, our Oline will not leave the edge guys one on one play after play. Gronk, Allen and Develin will all chip in and help. Brady won't have the ball tipped like Luck, he literally made no adjustment to avoid those bat downs. And unlike Luck he will hit the wide open backs lurking in the flat.
I just dont think itll be enough.
It won't be by itself. They are going to run it down the Chiefs throats. Would be shocked if we don't have 200 plus yards rushing, if we don't it's probably because we fumbled a lot and that would probably mean a trip to the golf course for the Pat's unless Brady is tearing up you LB corps. But my guess is they play action you guys to death along with a heavy dose of 21 and 22 personal pounding the rock.
And there isnt anyone on Pats D that's gonna stop Tyreek Hill.
On this we agree, fortunately we do have people who can stop him. They will bracket him and drill him coming off the line every play. Gilmore will shutdown Watkins by himself. Chung will hold Kelce to pedestrian numbers and the Pats will force KC to beat them with a run game and high risk throws.
27-17 Pats
Welcome to the board.
