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I doubt he gets those kinds of numbers. 250 yards and 2 scores against a defense that has allowed an average of half of that yardage and zero touchdowns all year?I see it going one of three ways: (1) the Cardinals are somewhat in the game and he's able to dink and dunk, play it safe and manage the game (typical stat-line: 18-28, 170 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT); (2) the Cardinals are forced to play catch-up and he does OK (typical stat-line: 26-40, 250 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT); or (3) the Cardinals are forced to play catch-up and the Chiefs continue their dominance (typical stat-line: 17-42, 190 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT).I'd guess it'll mix of (1) and (3). He'll begin stat-padding late in the third quarter when the game is lost, but he'll be able to manage the game until then with short, easy passes. Prediction: 15-28, 190 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT, 1 fumble.
You may be right, we'll see. I'm seeing the catchup game, but with some success. It won't be pretty, but in the end, we'll think Matt did well for his first game. (I should add we'll see a handful of sacks from Allen, DJ and Hali)
I agree with this statement, but one thing to think about is that the Chiefs could score very quickly and give the Cards a lot of time of possession for Leinart to work with. I think early it will be ugly for AZ, but as they get their lead, I think the Chiefs go into the prevent and AZ will probably get a few cheap scores later in the game after they call the dogs off.
I suppose the best case scenario is that they get behind and he has to throw the ball a ton. Of course 3 INTs wont be good for most fantasy owners unless he gobbles up some serious yards to offset it.I don't know that they would call off the dogs unless they are up big. Being able to go after a rookie QB for a couple quarters would be a defensive players dream so I dont know how easy they'll be on him
That's ridiculous! It's a road game for the Chiefs, for crying out loud!! Ever hear of home field advantage??!!!Chiefs 31 - Cardinals 13Well, let's see...Arizona is 31st in rushing offense. They couldn't run their way out of a wet paper bag. Since they'll be in 2nd/3rd and long all damn day, Leinart is going to get his butt handed to him. It will be ugly.On top of that, they can't play defense at all. 25th against the rush, 27th against the pass. Yeah...Chiefs 31 - Cardinals 10
I sort of agree with this, it will be a romp, but a strong day for the IDPs. What's the record for total sacks in a game by both teams?OTOH, Huard can just hand off all day.FWIW, if any IDPer doesn't play Hayes, Allen, and DJ this week, they're making a mistake. (not to mention the Corners and Safeties)
Couch Potato Rocks!!!Here's my take: Which KC offense are we gonna see? Is Herm gonna pass like Indy like he did last week or is he going to run the ball like everybody predicted that he would this year? Are they going to score first and get the AZ offense puckered up like they did to SF last week or will they try to run the ball early and keep the game close enough for AZ to gain confidence? I hope he throws early and runs late like last week because that appears to be the recipe for success for this years Chiefs. If they try to run it early I think we'll see a close low scoring game because although LJ looked great last week vs SF the Chiefs are still not man enough on the OL and LJ bouncing and half running to the outside while waiting for his blockers to set up a hole will not get it done this year.That's ridiculous! It's a road game for the Chiefs, for crying out loud!! Ever hear of home field advantage??!!!Chiefs 31 - Cardinals 13Well, let's see...Arizona is 31st in rushing offense. They couldn't run their way out of a wet paper bag. Since they'll be in 2nd/3rd and long all damn day, Leinart is going to get his butt handed to him. It will be ugly.On top of that, they can't play defense at all. 25th against the rush, 27th against the pass. Yeah...Chiefs 31 - Cardinals 10
The Cardinals stink, and the Chiefs just absolutely murdered the one and only team Arizona competed with. If the Cardinals had blown out the 49ers, I might see where you're coming from.
He won't need to win the game. The Chiefs have two things Matt Leinart doesn't: (1) a running game, and (2) a defense.The Chiefs will protect Huard, literally and figuratively, and he'll be able to manage the game as he did a week ago. Leinart will have no such luxury, and he won't be facing a minor league defense as Huard will.
No quarterback and no offensive line.People, particularly fantasy football players, get far too caught up in overhyped, overrated skill positions.
Vegas only gives you a line for a blowout when it's HIGHLY unlikely anything else occurs (see: TEN@IND).
23-10.And holding a semi-capable offense to 3 field goals.
People speak of Arizona being at home as if it means anything. It doesn't. They barely beat the 49ers and lost to the Rams. For christ's sake, people, these are God-awful teams the Cardinals are eeking out wins and losses against. The Chiefs are a big question mark because their season has been up and down, but they're no pushover ala San Francisco.As for "playmakers to keep it close": OVERRATED.
"Walking into a trap"????Ever hear the one about the guy who sets the bear trap upside down, and....Never mind.... start Matt with confidence.
what's your impression of Tamba Hali so far?
hold on..... i wanna hear about that... sounds like something they'd do on Jack###
Not to speak on Kevin's behalf, but...http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/606/hal...edfumblehz0.gif
The impression I get of Hali is very good. He clearly has a motor and a burst that most rookies don't. He fell in the draft because of one bad workout and it looks like KC may have lucked out. I still wonder if he is strong enough to stand out when the offense runs straight at him, but as a pass rusher, he is amazingly quick around the end.He has also been lined up all across the line, RE, LE, DT, NT and even as a stand-up rusher. His versatility and is ability to make plays from each position is a major factor in why he has made such a good impact so far.He has a decent shot to be DEF ROY.
I picked them up in the WCOFF......I do not see consecutive shut-outs.....but, they will put up pts against a week rookie QB. There is nothing but trouble for Lenny and the Cards this week.....
make that weak
I'm starting them over JAX.TheLastDispatch said:
now if only some of those DT picks were to have panned out. 
