Football Looking ahead to Sunday Night - Page 15

Mile High Mania · 11-24-2014, 10:34 AM

What can the last game at KC tell us ... if anything? First glance, KC let off the throttle - enjoyed a 1H lead thanks to the KO return and Manning/Decker were insanely in synch, especially after halftime.

Should be a cold one, as the high looks like 37 with a low of 29 - so at kickoff it's likely freezing. We'll see, the high on Saturday is 57 and on Monday it's 46, but it doesn't look like it will be wet, so that's good.

The game @ KC a year ago had much warmer temp on 12/1 with 55 degrees at kickoff, so it will be about 20 degrees colder for SNF. Simply being cold and loud is ok, not ideal - but ok.

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...1312010kan.htm

Last year, the Chiefs were up 21-14 at the half and down 35-21 with 7 minutes left before they scored, making it a 35-28 victory.

KC scored a TD on a 108 yd KO return (Davis), had more rushing yards as a team, won the TO battle and ended with a slight advantage on TOP. And while intercepting Manning twice - they couldn't stop him, and with the KC offense not being set up to win a passing battle, it hurt KC. Although, Smith had nearly 300 yards and 2 TDs.

Eric Decker went nuts (4 TDs total) as he caught 3 in the 2nd half, with Manning throwing for 5 TDs and over 400 yds. Montee Ball actually had a good day. Decker and Ball our gone, replaced by Sanders and CJ Anderson this year.

Travis Kelce is a big add for KC in this one and we'll see what they can do with Avant. Denver's defense can't stop anyone on 3rd down and TEs kill them.

I don't see a combined point total over 60 points again - more like 20-17 (KC), but we'll see what happens.

Manning is only 2 TDs and 243 yards off his record pace in 2013 through 11 games, but the ground game is different now ... and while the defense should be better, they haven't played like it lately consistently enough.

Denver needs Julius back in the lineup.. interestingly enough, he didn't play last year in KC either. Julius returning to the lineup is key for me if Denver can win. If Julius isn't playing, Denver loses... I just think he means that much in a game like this on the road.

Say what you will about reverse mojo, but I'm not expecting a Denver win here... not after the way they've played over the last month.

Obviously, I'm fine being wrong here. Let's have some fun this week.

Reerun_KC · 11-27-2014, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Tried to troll Donkey fans, ended up trolling Chiefs fans without even trying.

That was fun.

You ate too many noodles today.

Chiefshrink · 11-27-2014, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

If we can't get up for beating the Broncos with these factors:

- coming off a close loss to an inferior team
- with one of our own players suffering from a life threatening illness
- said player giving a heartfelt message to the team
- on a Sunday Night Football game at home with the crowd roaring
- the division/playoff implications

...then we are never beating the Broncos with Manning at quarterback.
Ever.

BINGO !! But I still predict an 8-8 season missing the playoffs sorry to say.

Chiefs4TheWin · 11-27-2014, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

If we can't get up for beating the Broncos with these factors:

- coming off a close loss to an inferior team
- with one of our own players suffering from a life threatening illness
- said player giving a heartfelt message to the team
- on a Sunday Night Football game at home with the crowd roaring
- the division/playoff implications

...then we are never beating the Broncos with Manning at quarterback.
Ever.

Yeah. This 100%. Losing this game will put me back into shit mode for the rest of the season. Barring a miracle.

Pepe Silvia · 11-28-2014, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

Denver is ran the right way.

They will rarely have down seasons.

Yep. Their ownership won't allow it. Teams like Pittsburgh and Denver will never be bums, they may have a couple down years but they will always be competitive.

Pasta Little Brioni · 11-28-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by notorious

How many losing seasons have they had in the last 20 years?

Has more to do with that Pile High air than the quality of team.....truth

TEX · 11-28-2014, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Has more to do with that Pile High air than the quality of team.....truth

Very fair argument.

Mile High Mania · 11-28-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Very fair argument.

So, altitude makes inferior talent better... that makes sense.

**Bob Dole** · 11-28-2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

So, altitude makes inferior talent better... that makes sense.

No. The altitude is an ass kicker for visitors who are not acclimated.

Coochie liquor · 11-28-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by KCtotheSB

If we can't get up for beating the Broncos with these factors:

- coming off a close loss to an inferior team
- with one of our own players suffering from a life threatening illness
- said player giving a heartfelt message to the team
- on a Sunday Night Football game at home with the crowd roaring
- the division/playoff implications

...then we are never beating the Broncos with Manning at quarterback.
Ever.

This is the truth!! I think our boys will be FIRED UP Sunday night. We gotta come out and immediately punch them in the mouth. Let em know we're controlling the tempo. Just like Seattle did to start the SB. Make every hit crushing!!! KILLLLLL THOSE DAMN DUNGKEYSSSSSS!!!!!!!

**Mav** · 11-28-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

No. The altitude is an ass kicker for visitors who are not acclimated.

Agreed. I really didn't understand the affect of altitude until I had to take a PT test down at fort bliss. My run dropped 2 minutes

Mile High Mania · 11-28-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

No. The altitude is an ass kicker for visitors who are not acclimated.

Yeah, that plays into a bit.

Tombstone RJ · 11-28-2014, 12:18 PM

So it's the altitude? What about when the Broncos were the worst team in professional football in the 60s & 70s, where was the huge advantage then?

**Bearcat** · 11-28-2014, 12:29 PM

It can be an advantage without being a black and white either the greatest advantage evar that wins every game or zero impact. If the Broncos suck, teams probably get out to early leads, the defense is on the field less, and well, the Broncos suck. When you have Peyton Manning, teams are obviously more likely to get worn down by the 4th quarter of any game, much less a mile above sea level.

Not a difficult concept.

**Buehler445** · 11-28-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Brock isn't the heir apparent... he's a cheap clip board holder..........

I'm gonna run up the Bullshit flag here.

At mannings age they'd be drafting someone.

**Mav** · 11-28-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone RJ

So it's the altitude? What about when the Broncos were the worst team in professional football in the 60s & 70s, where was the huge advantage then?

And we of course said it was the only thing. Not just a factor. Right?

****ing idiot.

11-24-2014, 10:34 AM
Mile High Mania #triggering Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tejas Casino cash: $3267229	Looking ahead to Sunday Night What can the last game at KC tell us ... if anything? First glance, KC let off the throttle - enjoyed a 1H lead thanks to the KO return and Manning/Decker were insanely in synch, especially after halftime. Should be a cold one, as the high looks like 37 with a low of 29 - so at kickoff it's likely freezing. We'll see, the high on Saturday is 57 and on Monday it's 46, but it doesn't look like it will be wet, so that's good. The game @ KC a year ago had much warmer temp on 12/1 with 55 degrees at kickoff, so it will be about 20 degrees colder for SNF. Simply being cold and loud is ok, not ideal - but ok. http://www.pro-football-reference.co...1312010kan.htm Last year, the Chiefs were up 21-14 at the half and down 35-21 with 7 minutes left before they scored, making it a 35-28 victory. KC scored a TD on a 108 yd KO return (Davis), had more rushing yards as a team, won the TO battle and ended with a slight advantage on TOP. And while intercepting Manning twice - they couldn't stop him, and with the KC offense not being set up to win a passing battle, it hurt KC. Although, Smith had nearly 300 yards and 2 TDs. Eric Decker went nuts (4 TDs total) as he caught 3 in the 2nd half, with Manning throwing for 5 TDs and over 400 yds. Montee Ball actually had a good day. Decker and Ball our gone, replaced by Sanders and CJ Anderson this year. Travis Kelce is a big add for KC in this one and we'll see what they can do with Avant. Denver's defense can't stop anyone on 3rd down and TEs kill them. I don't see a combined point total over 60 points again - more like 20-17 (KC), but we'll see what happens. Manning is only 2 TDs and 243 yards off his record pace in 2013 through 11 games, but the ground game is different now ... and while the defense should be better, they haven't played like it lately consistently enough. Denver needs Julius back in the lineup.. interestingly enough, he didn't play last year in KC either. Julius returning to the lineup is key for me if Denver can win. If Julius isn't playing, Denver loses... I just think he means that much in a game like this on the road. Say what you will about reverse mojo, but I'm not expecting a Denver win here... not after the way they've played over the last month. Obviously, I'm fine being wrong here. Let's have some fun this week.
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11-28-2014, 12:18 PM	#222
Tombstone RJ Broncos' Fan Extraordinaire! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver Casino cash: $10012184	So it's the altitude? What about when the Broncos were the worst team in professional football in the 60s & 70s, where was the huge advantage then? __________________ ORANGE COLORED GLASSES ARE ALWAYS ON!
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Bearcat Would an idiot do that? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Arizona Casino cash: $2264931	It can be an advantage without being a black and white either the greatest advantage evar that wins every game or zero impact. If the Broncos suck, teams probably get out to early leads, the defense is on the field less, and well, the Broncos suck. When you have Peyton Manning, teams are obviously more likely to get worn down by the 4th quarter of any game, much less a mile above sea level. Not a difficult concept. __________________
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