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**Chargers at Chiefs**(-5.5, 41.5) 1:00 (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Ministry of Pain
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I tend to look at matchups first and foremost, but narratives exist too, and its as simple as this, the Chiefs season is over if they lose, and the Chargers are extremely banged up on offense, and riding high after beating the Eagles. I feel like Vegas feels the same based on the spread.
I think the KC defense makes life really hard for the Chargers offense. I don't see many holes in the run game opening, and I think even without McDuffie, the secondary can do enough to contain the Chargers pass catchers. Chargers OL is in shambles, and I think this is a game where Chris Jones just dominates.
For KC, I think Mahomes will be better than last week (and certainly better than Hurts last week) but not exactly great. I don't envision much rushing success (Barkley's was mostly just on a trick play) I also worry about LT UDFA Esa Pole getting his 1st start against Khalil Mack. One thing I find interesting, is Derwin James has played more of a "Joker" role this year, and hasn't been the "TE stopper" he's been in the past. I would expect Travis Kelce to have a bounce back game. Something like 6-70-1 feels reasonable. Kelce is quietly TE2 overall on the season, and I expect the Chargers defensive attention to be more on Rice.
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Chargers-17
I think the KC defense makes life really hard for the Chargers offense. I don't see many holes in the run game opening, and I think even without McDuffie, the secondary can do enough to contain the Chargers pass catchers. Chargers OL is in shambles, and I think this is a game where Chris Jones just dominates.
For KC, I think Mahomes will be better than last week (and certainly better than Hurts last week) but not exactly great. I don't envision much rushing success (Barkley's was mostly just on a trick play) I also worry about LT UDFA Esa Pole getting his 1st start against Khalil Mack. One thing I find interesting, is Derwin James has played more of a "Joker" role this year, and hasn't been the "TE stopper" he's been in the past. I would expect Travis Kelce to have a bounce back game. Something like 6-70-1 feels reasonable. Kelce is quietly TE2 overall on the season, and I expect the Chargers defensive attention to be more on Rice.
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Even if the Chiefs beat the Bolts, they still won't be looking strong for the Playoffs at 7-7, feels like the last couple games they've finally run out of gas on this Dynasty run x
When do the Chiefs start rebuilding their offense? Need a TE, Strong RB1 as Mahomes ages and slows down, an identity at WR, an Offensive Line although many teams need it
When do the Chiefs start rebuilding their offense? Need a TE, Strong RB1 as Mahomes ages and slows down, an identity at WR, an Offensive Line although many teams need it
The Frankman
Footballguy
Nice PI there.
FantasyGuru24
Footballguy
Just straight BS .. The Chiefs have been getting hosed on OBVIOUS calls all year long ..
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
"It's a thick pick inside the 20"
-Announcer in the booth
-Announcer in the booth
Gr00vus
Footballguy
And that one, and the one after that. Idiot.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Some insane throws from Herbert at the end of the half there.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Guy is capable of an MVP season, needs some better luck with injuries for him and teammates.
Tau837
Footballguy
Surprised there aren't more posts here. Pretty happy for the Chargers to pull within 3 at the end after Herbert was under siege throughout the half. The sideline throw to Harris was absolutely ridiculous and also a nice catch by Harris. The difference in the game is the Chiefs getting a short field after the interception. The Chargers defense needs to win the turnover battle in the second half.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Yep. These OL injuries have been brutal.
Nick Vermeil
Footballguy
BS ejection imho
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Ejection?
That’s laughable
That’s laughable
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Loving the hitting in this one
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
Awful INT by Mahomes.
I didn't have an issue with the ejection of Jefferson. Yes, he was going for a moving target, but he led with his helmet. Lead with your shoulder.
I didn't have an issue with the ejection of Jefferson. Yes, he was going for a moving target, but he led with his helmet. Lead with your shoulder.
Tau837
Footballguy
That's why it is a penalty. It is not automatic ejection for helmet to helmet, so what makes that one an ejection? It was a run of the mill helmet to helmet hit that draws a personal foul, and he did not have any other personal fouls in the game.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
That didn’t look good
Mister CIA
Footballguy
Hopefully notr an ACL, but that has to hurt.
Season was already over
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Hope it's minor. The league is better when Mahones is playing.
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
Greedy and under thrown.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
That's a wrap.
On target throw, but Kelce was well covered by James. A little greedy.
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
KC is officially out, but it's a mere formality. All day I was thinking, "this does not look like a team that would do anything in the postseason this year."
General Malaise
Footballguy
At least I won't have to listen to grown men whine about Taylor Swift this postseason. There's that.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
That had the look of a season ended for Mahomes regardless - hyperextended and couldn’t put any weight on it 
karl.Racki
Footballguy
Don't be shocked if retirement talk don't enter the building.. I mean that injury, what does he still have to play for? He has pretty much done everything and is a first ballot HOF.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I’m skeptical. He’s very young still.
