Going to try something a little different...
WR corps - I'l be honest I'm not sure if we need another WR or not - feels like it would be a nice security blanket to have another WR besides Ross/Remigio/Washington. DeAndre Hopkins really does catch everything thrown to him, the rainbow pass for 35 yards to Hopkins was disgusting and he literally caught everything Pat threw to him (8/9 86 yards 2 TD's). Worthy needs to work on his sideline awareness a couple of passes he should have had were negated by his feet being too close to the boundary. Watson really made his presence felt as well with 3 receptions on 4 targets for 43 yards.
TE's - It always seems like Kelce fumbles as he just tries a little too hard for extra yardage but his production was good tonight with 14/16 for 100 yards. I think he may be pressing a bit thinking he needs to help shoulder a bigger load. Grey was quiet tonight with only one target and no receptions. Payton Hendershot makes an appearance on the last drive with a 9 yard catch.
OL - I didn't get an opportunity to really watch what was happening on the OL but Vea is a force in the middle really collapsing the pocket and forcing Mahomes into a couple of sacks. I'll have to re-watch to get a really good idea of what specifically was happening.
ST's - pretty good for the most part but not kicking the ball out of the Endzone seemed pretty questionable at the start of the second half. Should always just kick it out of the back of the end zone. I feel like I know why they got lucky on the bounce on the previous KO that skipped in the EZ for the touchback and start at the 20. Trying to replicate that burnt us and let the Bucs start the 2nd half at the 50.
Defense - played really well despite giving up 3 TD's. I didn't feel like the problem was with the CB's this game but the Bucs had their top three receivers out of the game so that may have masked some of the deficiencies. The last drive was really sloppy defense giving up really big chunk plays...... Still personally on the Lattimore train if he is available....but if we decide to stand pat I think we will be okay.
Not sure why we got away from the running game in the first half, but Andy really switched it up in the second half and started ramming Hunt down their throats which really worked well (27 rushes for 106 yards and 1 TD). I didn't get a chance to look at the halftime rushing stats but it wasn't pretty.
OT - A steady dose of Hunt with a sprinkling of Kelce and Hopkins = WIN
Also what are Saced?
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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
Not to make excuses for the defense but I also think Tampa is way more impressive than advertised. People expected them to fold without Evans and Godwin. But they run a really good system out there that uses their talents as a strength. They did a really good job with some of that misdirection and much as I’m not cray about rachaad he is actually a decent system rb
I knew Coen would make Spags guess a few times, but I didn't expect it to last into the 2nd half. TB scored 17 points in the 2nd half. More than any other team KC has faced in 2024. SF only scored 12.
Liam Coen is the real deal.
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Originally Posted by Mosbonian:
So...did Uche do a good job last night in his first game as a Chief? I saw he almost blocked the one punt...and gor close to a sack but didn't hear much else.
You could see his speed coming round the corner.
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Originally Posted by scho63:
Justin Watson is an underrated weapon.
I have always contended that he is a good and steady player who fills his role greatly.
And Mahomes seems to trust him and look his way when he needs to.
I never understand when people say they want his playing time decrease and that he is not dependable.
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Originally Posted by Mosbonian:
I have always contended that he is a good and steady player who fills his role greatly.
And Mahomes seems to trust him and look his way when he needs to.
I never understand when people say they want his playing time decrease and that he is not dependable.
He scores on a long TD last night if Mahomes throws that ball about a yard less.
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