Cheifs week...Danger ahead

[mraynrand]

If the Packers had beaten the Cheefs they wouldn't have been 10-6, would they.

I think they still lose the tie-breaker, but not certain.


edit: Pack 7-5 conference, Carolina 9-3

[pbmax]

Only this message board would rehash a tiebreaker form 1993. A tiebreaker that didn't come into play at the time.

My kinda people.

[pbmax]

Not sure if this is a freebie, but Bill Huber has recreated a smaller version of Rick Gosselin's Special Team rankings for the season so far.

Packers are 3rd overall. Still room for improvement on punts and punt coverage.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/story/1590437-packer-report-special-teams-rankings-1-0

[hoosier]

Not sure if this is a freebie, but Bill Huber has recreated a smaller version of Rick Gosselin's Special Team rankings for the season so far.

Packers are 3rd overall. Still room for improvement on punts and punt coverage.

http://www.scout.com/nfl/packers/sto...s-rankings-1-0

Got to get Micah Hyde going and lower that opponent's net punting number.

[mraynrand]

Only this message board would rehash a tiebreaker form 1993. A tiebreaker that didn't come into play at the time.

My kinda people.

only on this board would some asshole correct your obvious gaff. It was 2003.

[vince]

http://lombardiave.com/2015/09/22/green-bay-packers-preparing-kansas-city/?utm_source=FanSided&utm_medium=Network&utm_campaign=NextPost

For the Chiefs, defense is key to their success. While the KC defense was considered elite in 2014. Kansas City finished tied for second allowing 17.6 points per game last season. They also gave up only 330.5 yards per game, ranked 7th in the NFL.

As good as the defense was last year, it should be scary good this year. LOLB Justin Houston is a beast who led the NFL in QB sacks in 2014 with 22.

Starters LB Derrick Johnson, LDE Mike Devito, and FS Eric Berry all returned this year for the Chiefs. Devito and Johnson returned from achilles injuries, and Berry comes back after his battle with Lymphoma cancer.

Chiefs are still without suspended starting cornerback Sean Smith but rookie Marcus Peters was all over the field making plays against Denver last week.

As projected at draft-time, Peters looks great outside. His "look-at-how-great-I-am" uncoachable character flaws haven't surfaced yet, but he's gotta be feeling pretty good about himself at this point so maybe Rodgers is the guy to teach the rook a lesson or two.



I'm glad this one's at home because it has a Buffalo feel from last year to me.

Barclay's weaknesses are speed on the edge and sustaining his block. Houston's strengths are speed on the edge and tenaciousness finishing plays. Bakhtiari's weaknesses are strength and power on the other side. Hali's strengths are strength and power.

Justin Houston Top 100 Video

Tamba Hali Top 100 Video

This doesn't look like a week for Rodgers to be holding the ball. Jones and a hobbled Adams could struggle to separate outside. Those outside rushers are going to be swatting hard at the ball when they get close. Hopefully he gets it out quick and/or continues to step up and find seams to move left or right to throw (while avoiding the Shea McClellan nightmare).

Especially if Lacy's out or limited, we could see Kuhn a bit more this game as Rodgers' designated protector. Like the Seattle game, DickRod, Cobb and Monty may need to have big days.

Ball security has been an issue for the Chiefs so far this year. If not for 5 turnovers against Denver last week, they'd be 2-0 and among the class of the AFC along with New England instead of Denver.

This doesn't feel like the best match-up to me. Hopefully the strides the team appears to be making finishing games and controlling the ball continue.

One piece of trivia that likely isn't unknown to Rodgers: Chiefs are 1 of only 2 NFL teams he has not yet beaten. Bengals are the other.

[mraynrand]

One piece of trivia that likely isn't unknown to Rodgers: Chiefs are 2 of only 3 NFL teams he has not yet beaten. Bengals and Packers are the other.

FIFY. Although I'm sure some will say he's beaten the Packers on several occasions.

[sharpe1027]

only on this board would some asshole correct your obvious gaff. It was 2003.

1993 - Reggie time! Thanks God.

[pbmax]

only on this board would some asshole correct your obvious gaff. It was 2003.

Now I have to come up with an explanation of how that was autocorrect's fault.

[pbmax]

Maybe run a Hoody offense for Rodgers. Two TEs, two WR and Stark plug.

Knowing McCarthy, that will NOT be option #1 though.

I watched the QB formerly known as Peyton have some good chances against that secondary. Should be doable at home.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Vince's analysis is on the money. Peters benefited from a great pass rush, and Denver's pass rush ultimately won the game for them (plus Jamaal Charles fumbles which is a gift that the Pack won't receive).

Rodgers can perform under pressure. Alex Smith not so much. Dom's going to have to turn the dogs loose, especially Claymaker, or we be in trouble...especially if we can't shutdown Charles like we did Lynch.

[vince]

McGinn's thorough Chiefs Scouting Report

Didn't know this...

RB Jamaal Charles is the NFL's all-time leader in yards per carry (5.47) among players with 1,000 or more rushes. Jim Brown is second at 5.22, followed by Barry Sanders (4.99), Adrian Peterson (4.95) and Paul Lowe (4.87).

While bouyed by more than his share of long gains, that's very impressive. As others have said, if the D can contain Charles, Smith probably can't carry the load himself.

[Maxie the Taxi]

McGinn's scouting report pretty much says it all. Colquitt is up there with the league's best punters. Masthay can't afford more brain farts.

Based on Thursday night's game against Denver, I'd say another possible weakness is KC's INability to convert on third down, which is the reason Colquitt had so many chances. Part of it was Denver's D. But part of it was Andy Reid. The guy just seemed to be off his game somehow, making weird decisions and play calls. Maybe it was just me.

Anyway, my impression was that even with the five turnovers, KC should not have lost that game.

[pbmax]

Football Outsiders DVOA: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvo...2-dvoa-ratings

         Pack    Cheifs
Overall: 6th     12th
Offense: 3rd     24th
Defense: 22nd     7th
SpeciaT: 8th     12th

[Tony Oday]

The Chiefs WRs can be singled up because even Hayward should be able to cover them. Single high Saftey to spy Kelcie and the rest watch JC.