It's worth mentioning again: This Game Is Our Season

[Direckshun]

While much of CP has checked out on 2014, it's important to remember that the Chiefs ultimately rely on no one but themselves to get into the playoffs. If they lose one game over the next two weeks, they're out. But if they win, they not only will be in, they will have beaten all their competitors to get there (Bills, Dolphins, Steelers, Chargers 2 x's) -- that would be utterly astounding. Not only did most of us project a sub-.500 season (I projected 7-9), this hypothetically 10-win team could very easily have been 12-wins if not for slamming its own dick in the two drawers of Oakland and Nashville.

That being said, the following things absolutely must happen for the Chiefs to win -- and I should know, because I post here instead of working on Reid's coaching staff:

1. Start Vance Walker as the top DE over Allen Bailey. Walker is tons better against the run than Bailey is, who is just getting erased in the run game this year. You also don't lose a ton of passrushing either, as Walker is plenty talented in that department.

2. Play Fleming over Owens as the #3 CB. Owens has given us everything he's got, but Fleming is looking like another bargain bin finding by Dorsey at the CB position. His ability to track receivers and change directions fluidly is going to be sorely needed against Marcus Wheaton and Antonio Brown.

3. Play Avant as the #2 WR, and Wilson as your #3. You can't trust Avant to make plays for us for a whole year, but we can sure expect him to make plays for a couple weeks. Avant is perfect for this offense and can threaten deep. Wilson has performed extremely well, especially considering the Cardinals' secondary is one of the league's best. He's giving us 3-4 receptions a week.

4. Bring back the three TE set. The entire offense went off track when Harris went down and we abandoned the three TE sets, which Smith clearly loves. Anthony Sherman can play as the third TE, or even better, get Gordon involved -- he clearly outplayed Harris in the preseason.

5. Start Linkenbach. For the love of all that is holy. Friends don't let friends play McGlynn.

6. Play Hammond over Thomas at punt returner. Frankie Hammond has been an excellent returner when Thomas has either been injured or benched, and doesn't make Thomas' weekly bone-headed decisions with the ball. The Chiefs aren't going to win by striking out hoping to hit a home run -- which has been Thomas' MO this year. They're going to win by hitting singles and doubles, which Hammond can do.

[GloryDayz]

Originally Posted by Baby Lee

You get Zooey there, and I'll meet you.

If I can, I'll share...

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Somebody told me Hali and Fasano are out.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

Somebody told me Hali and Fasano are out.

Not according to Reid yesterday

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Not according to Reid yesterday

That's what I thought.

[Halfcan]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

I hope I am wrong-Can't stand the Stealers and Haley.

I tried hard to think of reasons we can win this game and came up with nothing. Their Defense is nothing special-but can Andy really come up with a game plan to exploit it? Doubtful.

Even if we somehow manage to grind it out and keep it close-we still lose because Alex is incapable of winning close games for us.

This team simply does not have the Heart to win this game - they might make a few good plays but are going to give up large chunks of yards on the ground, make poor time management decisions, poor play calling and give up a few Huge plays to Big Ben and their passing game.

I really see a Chiefs beat down coming-we all knew their weaknesses at the start of the year (WR, Oline, Avery, Stopping the Run, Parker, Alex) and they have never fixed it all year.

Thankfully we only have to watch this shit show two more games-then watch the Chiefs front office sign nobody, reach in the draft and trot the same average team out next year.

This team needs a Major overhaul-starting at QB!!

91 T. Hali Dec 19 questionable Knee
80 A. Fasano Dec 19 probable Knee
82 D. Bowe Dec 19 questionable Illness
25 J. Charles Dec 19 probable Knee, ankle
53 J. Mays Dec 19 probable Knee
21 S. Smith Dec 19 probable Groin
20 C. Owens Dec 19 probable Knee
90 J. Mauga Dec 19 probable Oblique
97 A. Bailey Dec 19 probable Concussion
96 J. Howard Dec 19 probable Illness, shoulder
23 P. Gaines Dec 19 probable Concussion
73 Z. Fulton Dec 19 probable Toe
15 A.J. Jenkins Nov 22 injured-reserve Shoulder
32 C. Gray Nov 11 injured-reserve Torn ACL
84 D. Harris Nov 11 injured-reserve Fractured right foot
22 J. McKnight Sep 30 injured-reserve Achilles
77 M. Catapano Sep 22 injured-reserve Undisclosed
71 J. Allen Sep 12 injured-reserve Elbow
56 D. Johnson Sep 9 injured-reserve Ruptured right Achilles
70 M. DeVito Sep 9 injured-reserve Ruptured right Achilles
9 T. Bray Aug 30 injured-reserve Ankle, knee
26 S. Commings Aug 25 injured-reserve Broken ankle
54 D. Moses Aug 11 injured-reserve Elbow

[gblowfish]

I'm thinking we won't be able to stop the run, and we don't score enough to keep up with Big Ben.

I say 31-17 Pittsburgh.

Hope I'm very wrong.

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by gblowfish

I'm thinking we won't be able to stop the run, and we don't score enough to keep up with Big Ben.

I say 31-17 Pittsburgh.

Hope I'm very wrong.

Pretty much my thoughts as well, this team is just too in-consistent to win these last two games.

[ChiefRocka]

I can see us upsetting Pitt 31-28 and losing to a depleted SD team at home to miss the playoffs.

[keg in kc]

I think we're overdue a weird blowout win that nobody expects.

[gblowfish]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I can see us upsetting Pitt 31-28 and losing to a depleted SD team at home to miss the playoffs.

That would be Soooooo Chiefs.
Especially if they blow a 28 point lead vs. SD....

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I think we're overdue a weird blowout win that nobody expects.

We were close to that in the Seattle game until that turnover. I hope Houston gets at least 3 on Ben.