Originally Posted by New World Order:
I think Denver beats NE on Sunday, but both NE and Cinci's schedules are too easy for them to lose the 1 and 2 seeds.
C'mon, admit it; it would be much more fun if Denver and KC played first round.
I honestly don't care who they play... as long as it is in Denver. I'm 1 game into the Brock tenure, so I'm more focused on how this progresses right now. The playoffs will be whatever they are, I think the Patriots can be defeated... would love for it to happen this week, just not expecting it.
KC has a slate of games that should prove to be very good for you guys... will be a hell of a turnaround, in all seriousness. I think the offense is boring and can't stand the QB, but they are getting it done. The defense is fun.
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
I honestly don't care who they play... as long as it is in Denver. I'm 1 game into the Brock tenure, so I'm more focused on how this progresses right now. The playoffs will be whatever they are, I think the Patriots can be defeated... would love for it to happen this week, just not expecting it.
KC has a slate of games that should prove to be very good for you guys... will be a hell of a turnaround, in all seriousness. I think the offense is boring and can't stand the QB, but they are getting it done. The defense is fun.
I'm not denying our offense is brutal to watch. [Reply]
I didn't watch the end of the NE game last night... so Amendola didn't finish the game, eh? Wonder if that is a legit concern for them or if they just took him out because they were up. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
I didn't watch the end of the NE game last night... so Amendola didn't finish the game, eh? Wonder if that is a legit concern for them or if they just took him out because they were up.
Originally Posted by Mile High Mania:
Ok... hey, not denying you have a solid team there and they played well in the last game on both sides of the ball. Let's see if this holds and you guys end up making that trip.
Making that trip? Ha!
If they face each other in the playoffs it'll be in KC.
Chiefs win out and win the division. Denver finishes 11-5. Losing to NE, Cincy, and Pitt. Chiefs win division due to division record.
The story: Coach doesn't believe in taking away a starting job due to injury. Manning gets the nod over Osweiler even though Osweiler has done an excellent job to end the season.
The result: After Denver gets a phantom call for offensive PI, KC runs out the clock for a 14-10 win. Denver ends up letting Osweiler walk to a division rival and that team promptly becomes the team to beat for the next 5 years.
Long-term: Denver goes into a nosedive and doesn't win a playoff game for 15-20 years [Reply]
Originally Posted by MagicHef:
In that scenario we would have the same division record.
Good point. Both teams are 2-1 right now, split the H2H.
Then it goes to common opponents. And, Denver wins... so, KC really needs Denver to lose a game vs Chargers (2 remaining) or vs OAK in Denver, if they are to finish 3-3.
NFC North - Denver was 4-0, while KC was 1-3
PIT (KC won) (DEN TBD)
CIN (KC lost (DEN TBD)
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Coin toss [Reply]
Originally Posted by New World Order:
I think there are 2 points that should really bother Broncos fans if they meet KC in the playoffs:
1. Our secondary locked down your receivers in man coverage.
2. Your line cannot hang with our front 7.
Regardless who the quarterback is, it's going to be hard to score if you're facing tough man coverage and constantly seeing pressure from both sides and up the middle.
1. Emmanuel Sanders was hurt and shouldn't have played.
2. It's a long season and your front 7 has zero depth. Your guys will be running on fumes late in the year.
Having Brock helps our OL because of his Big Ben-like escapability/strength. The Chiefs have little if any talent on the offensive side of the ball, if your defense doesn't give them turnovers/field position your team will not be able to score. [Reply]
Originally Posted by KnowMo2724:
1. Emmanuel Sanders was hurt and shouldn't have played.
2. It's a long season and your front 7 has zero depth. Your guys will be running on fumes late in the year.
Having Brock helps our OL because of his Big Ben-like escapability/strength. The Chiefs have little if any talent on the offensive side of the ball, if your defense doesn't give them turnovers/field position your team will not be able to score.