Chiefs Ten Things About Today's Game

**gblowfish** · 11-16-2014, 09:52 PM

Ten Things About Today's Game

10. Let me begin by saying. I'm old. No, really. I'm getting cranky, creaky and old. I've had one of those weekends where all I want to do is crawl under a comforter and sleep for fourteen hours.The lovely and talented Mrs. Blowfish finished the play she was directing last night. So afterwards it was tear down a set, pack a bunch of stuff in the Jeep, have a cast party, drive 35 miles home very late, unload the car, get to bed around 2:30am, get to sleep around 3am, pop back up out of bed around 8:30am. Then force down a cup of strong black coffee, get a shower, do a "Where's Waldo" hunt for my long johns then out the door to meet up with fellow CPer Holden 315, his son, and two wide eyed Seahawk fans who tagged along for a ride into Arrowhead. Much too cold to tailgate, so off we went to Hi-Boy for burgers, then into the stadium early to watch some of warm ups and get ready for some football. After the game I took them back to their car, wished them a safe trip back to Iowa, got a call from my wifey who's friend's truck had run out of gas on the side of the road. So I went and got my gas can, filled it up, bailed them out, then went to dinner. Oh, by the way we're out of cat food! So off to the store for cat food then home. I sit down to write my "Ten Things" and open my web browser. The Jackwagon who replaced Reid the Red on the Chiefs website has posted a "Ten Observations About Today's Game" thread on the Chiefs site! Well, snooze ya lose I guess. So If you want to read his ten things and read MY ten things, I'll give you 20 total things!

http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...41116_35708287

9. Yeah, it was cold. It wasn't stupid, dangerous, Green Bay Ice Bowl cold, but plenty cold enough. I think Kendall Gammon on the sideline said it was 18 degrees in the shade at kickoff, and with the wind chill it felt like six degrees. I very seldom leave my seat to go warm up, but I did today. And missed a very big chunk of the third quarter because so many people were headed for warmth. Feet are the hardest thing to keep warm. But if you can move around a little, or walk a bit, your feet will generally warm back up. The Chiefs players all stayed well bundled in their Batman style sideline capes and pointy stocking caps. Usually cold weather benefits the Chiefs when they play a non-cold weather city, but it didn't today. KC is the one who had turnovers, not the Seahawks. In general though, one of the reasons I'm glad we don't have a roof is because I think it puts San Diego and Oakland at a disadvantage when they come here in December. It was nice to turn the crowd noise tables on Seattle today, and give them a taste of what a real "12th Man" is. The fans were very loud. It's harder to be loud
in cold weather, because the glove muffle hand claps and the bulky clothes absorb noise, like sound proofing a room. But there was plenty of noise, especially in the last six minutes of the fourth quarter. Fans did their part today to help the homies win.

8. As this game unfolded, I thought whoever had the ball last would win. Technically, it happened that way with the Chiefs doing a victory formation to kill the clock at the end. During most of the game the stats were quite even. Both teams had good balance of run and pass, both had feature backs who went over 100 yards. The Chiefs were extremely efficient in their first half scoring drives, so eventually TOP went over to the Seahawks, because it took them more plays to move the ball. Chiefs moved in chunks of yardage. Seattle ended up with around 12 more minutes of possession, which is a huge difference, and they forced two fumbles, and we forced no turnovers. Difference again this week was Bob Sutton making crucial defensive adjustments in the second half, pitching a shutout in the fourth quarter, and stone walling Seattle three times on critical fourth downs. Chiefs did not give up a sack, and the defense got Wilson twice, although they let him loose for 71 yards rushing. Lynch and Wilson were good for nearly 200 yards on the ground. They are a handful, that's for sure. Both are impressive.

7. Both QBs hit seven different receivers, so spreading the ball was a push. Tony Brokeaki caught a one yard pass for a TD. I was surprised he didn't hurt himself walking off the field afterwards. That guy is fragile as a potato chip. No serious injuries for the Chiefs today that I could tell. Seahawks losing their center in the second half was big. The noise screwed up their snaps, forcing Seattle into taking a delay of game at one point. During crunch time in Seattle's last possession, Poe destroyed Seattle's back up center and just road graded Wilson. That was (as Mitch Holthaus would say)....HUUUUUGE.

6. Andy Reid's familiarity with NFC teams generally helps us in those match ups. We haven't been blown out by an NFC team in a long, long time. Even though we lost to SF, we played them well in their park. Reid's play calling, especially early on, was excellent. I never had the feeling that Seattle was going to stop the Chiefs offense all day. Seattle hadn't given up an opening drive TD in their last 29 games... and we ran the opening drive right down their collective throats. Charles got twenty rushing attempts, which is about perfect. He's been great against Seattle, running for huge production against them the last two times we've matched up. Knile Davis ran hard, and is a wonderful one-two punch with Charles, especially when you bring him in once the defense gets worn down. Like Lynch, he's a beast. Speaking of Lynch, even though he got his yards the Chiefs defense did a great job stacking him up when they had to, and another week goes by without surrendering a rushing touchdown.

5. Ron Parker got a taste of how quick you can go from Penthouse to Outhouse today. Last week he was the toast of KC, and everybody on the CP wanted to give him an extension and bonus. In Seattle's first scoring series, Parker gave up a stupid penalty on a third down and twelve to sustain the Seahawk drive. He then whiffed on a tackle on Kearse for subsequent pass play allowing the ball down to the KC five yard line. Then on third and goal, Baldwin beats him for a TD in the back of the end zone. The good news is, Parker led the team in tackles again, and didn't have any issues in the second half. One thing about this defensive secondary is, Ken-Dick Lewis is long gone. Abdullah has been underrated as our safety. He has been excellent in that role. I never feel like we're going to get torched over and over and over down the field like I did last year. That's good work by John Dorsey.

4. With the cold weather, neither place kicker was especially noteworthy. Kicking into that northwest cold wind was like kicking a brick. There were many kickoff return chances for both teams. KC covered well. Colquitt's punt with a little under three minutes left to pin Seattle was beautiful. Hemmingway made a nice play to kick the ball back to his team mates, Cooper had the presence of mind not to touch the ball because his foot was on the line, and Albert Wilson got it downed. Seattle was out of time outs, so couldn't challenge, and they would have lost if they had tried. Speaking of challenges, Andy Reid had a big one challenging a God-Awful first down spot for Seattle on the KC 36 as they were driving to try to score a go ahead TD in the fourth quarter. Instead it was fourth and one, and KC stoned Lynch cold. That was a great stand, and without Andy reviewing the spot, the game may have flipped for Seattle. Well done.

3. Things that improved this week was line blocking, no sacks surrendered and Charles ran wild. KC's red zone defense was very good against one of the more dangerous offensive teams in football. And of course stopping Seattle all three times on fourth down attempts was the game changer. Things that wasn't so good this week was our own third down efficiency was around 33%. We gave up more first downs, but our yards came in chunks, so that, and TOP didn't matter. Ball security is a bit of an issue, but on a cold day like today, we're lucky we only lost the ball twice. And, Reid's coaching has toughened these guys up to be more resilient when things like that happen. This team doesn't get rattled. They are maturing as a collective unit, and the experience is paying dividends.

2. Richard Sherman had three tackles and no picks. Just wanted to point that out. Bowe still doesn't have a TD. Also wanted to point that out.

1. I hope to GOD this team does not overlook the Faid Thursday night now that they've tied the Donks for the division lead. I don't think they will. Division road wins are too valuable to overlook. I think playing in a warmer climate will help, and hopefully the short week will hurt Oakland's preparation for us more than vice-versa. The Raiders just flat out stink, but nevertheless KC needs to concentrate on the job at hand and take care of business. And if they can, they'll get a mini-bye weekend of extra time to prepare for the return of The Fivehead to Arrowhead.

Game video highlights are here:
http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...41116_35708287

Game pictures from the KC Star are here:
http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...le3968254.html

**Buehler445** · 11-16-2014, 09:52 PM

In. Good read George.

In58men · 11-16-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

In. Good read George.

You didn't read it that fast.

**SAUTO** · 11-16-2014, 09:55 PM

As always

**TribalElder** · 11-16-2014, 09:59 PM

**** yes!

**Mav** · 11-16-2014, 09:59 PM

Thanks George. Get some sleep boss.

**007** · 11-16-2014, 10:00 PM

Awesome read as always!!!

Reerun_KC · 11-16-2014, 10:02 PM

Thanks

Reerun_KC · 11-16-2014, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

In. Good read George.

You can't read. I know better. You just looked at the pictures.

**Buehler445** · 11-16-2014, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmem58

You didn't read it that fast.

I was also giving it to your mother. I'm that good.

**Buehler445** · 11-16-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Reerun_KC

You can't read. I know better. You just looked at the pictures.

dOt reeD Gud?

WakkaWakka · 11-16-2014, 10:04 PM

Great Expectations · 11-16-2014, 10:05 PM

Fantastic, being on the road with the short week is always tough.

Reerun_KC · 11-16-2014, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

I was also giving it to your mother. I'm that good.

. I just got elbowed by the wife cause I woke her laughing at your goofy ass.

Thanks dickwagon.

Marcellus · 11-16-2014, 10:08 PM

Excellent as always George. Aside from the 2 fumbles the Chiefs played an excellent game today.

Lynch and Wilson will get their yards. You just have to overcome that and we did aside from the abysmal officiating. If not for that I think we blow them out.

And you are a hell of a trooper, I am sure the Ms is worth it though.

11-16-2014, 09:52 PM
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17666178 VARSITY	Ten Things About Today's Game Ten Things About Today's Game 10. Let me begin by saying. I'm old. No, really. I'm getting cranky, creaky and old. I've had one of those weekends where all I want to do is crawl under a comforter and sleep for fourteen hours.The lovely and talented Mrs. Blowfish finished the play she was directing last night. So afterwards it was tear down a set, pack a bunch of stuff in the Jeep, have a cast party, drive 35 miles home very late, unload the car, get to bed around 2:30am, get to sleep around 3am, pop back up out of bed around 8:30am. Then force down a cup of strong black coffee, get a shower, do a "Where's Waldo" hunt for my long johns then out the door to meet up with fellow CPer Holden 315, his son, and two wide eyed Seahawk fans who tagged along for a ride into Arrowhead. Much too cold to tailgate, so off we went to Hi-Boy for burgers, then into the stadium early to watch some of warm ups and get ready for some football. After the game I took them back to their car, wished them a safe trip back to Iowa, got a call from my wifey who's friend's truck had run out of gas on the side of the road. So I went and got my gas can, filled it up, bailed them out, then went to dinner. Oh, by the way we're out of cat food! So off to the store for cat food then home. I sit down to write my "Ten Things" and open my web browser. The Jackwagon who replaced Reid the Red on the Chiefs website has posted a "Ten Observations About Today's Game" thread on the Chiefs site! Well, snooze ya lose I guess. So If you want to read his ten things and read MY ten things, I'll give you 20 total things! http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...41116_35708287 9. Yeah, it was cold. It wasn't stupid, dangerous, Green Bay Ice Bowl cold, but plenty cold enough. I think Kendall Gammon on the sideline said it was 18 degrees in the shade at kickoff, and with the wind chill it felt like six degrees. I very seldom leave my seat to go warm up, but I did today. And missed a very big chunk of the third quarter because so many people were headed for warmth. Feet are the hardest thing to keep warm. But if you can move around a little, or walk a bit, your feet will generally warm back up. The Chiefs players all stayed well bundled in their Batman style sideline capes and pointy stocking caps. Usually cold weather benefits the Chiefs when they play a non-cold weather city, but it didn't today. KC is the one who had turnovers, not the Seahawks. In general though, one of the reasons I'm glad we don't have a roof is because I think it puts San Diego and Oakland at a disadvantage when they come here in December. It was nice to turn the crowd noise tables on Seattle today, and give them a taste of what a real "12th Man" is. The fans were very loud. It's harder to be loud in cold weather, because the glove muffle hand claps and the bulky clothes absorb noise, like sound proofing a room. But there was plenty of noise, especially in the last six minutes of the fourth quarter. Fans did their part today to help the homies win. 8. As this game unfolded, I thought whoever had the ball last would win. Technically, it happened that way with the Chiefs doing a victory formation to kill the clock at the end. During most of the game the stats were quite even. Both teams had good balance of run and pass, both had feature backs who went over 100 yards. The Chiefs were extremely efficient in their first half scoring drives, so eventually TOP went over to the Seahawks, because it took them more plays to move the ball. Chiefs moved in chunks of yardage. Seattle ended up with around 12 more minutes of possession, which is a huge difference, and they forced two fumbles, and we forced no turnovers. Difference again this week was Bob Sutton making crucial defensive adjustments in the second half, pitching a shutout in the fourth quarter, and stone walling Seattle three times on critical fourth downs. Chiefs did not give up a sack, and the defense got Wilson twice, although they let him loose for 71 yards rushing. Lynch and Wilson were good for nearly 200 yards on the ground. They are a handful, that's for sure. Both are impressive. 7. Both QBs hit seven different receivers, so spreading the ball was a push. Tony Brokeaki caught a one yard pass for a TD. I was surprised he didn't hurt himself walking off the field afterwards. That guy is fragile as a potato chip. No serious injuries for the Chiefs today that I could tell. Seahawks losing their center in the second half was big. The noise screwed up their snaps, forcing Seattle into taking a delay of game at one point. During crunch time in Seattle's last possession, Poe destroyed Seattle's back up center and just road graded Wilson. That was (as Mitch Holthaus would say)....HUUUUUGE. 6. Andy Reid's familiarity with NFC teams generally helps us in those match ups. We haven't been blown out by an NFC team in a long, long time. Even though we lost to SF, we played them well in their park. Reid's play calling, especially early on, was excellent. I never had the feeling that Seattle was going to stop the Chiefs offense all day. Seattle hadn't given up an opening drive TD in their last 29 games... and we ran the opening drive right down their collective throats. Charles got twenty rushing attempts, which is about perfect. He's been great against Seattle, running for huge production against them the last two times we've matched up. Knile Davis ran hard, and is a wonderful one-two punch with Charles, especially when you bring him in once the defense gets worn down. Like Lynch, he's a beast. Speaking of Lynch, even though he got his yards the Chiefs defense did a great job stacking him up when they had to, and another week goes by without surrendering a rushing touchdown. 5. Ron Parker got a taste of how quick you can go from Penthouse to Outhouse today. Last week he was the toast of KC, and everybody on the CP wanted to give him an extension and bonus. In Seattle's first scoring series, Parker gave up a stupid penalty on a third down and twelve to sustain the Seahawk drive. He then whiffed on a tackle on Kearse for subsequent pass play allowing the ball down to the KC five yard line. Then on third and goal, Baldwin beats him for a TD in the back of the end zone. The good news is, Parker led the team in tackles again, and didn't have any issues in the second half. One thing about this defensive secondary is, Ken-Dick Lewis is long gone. Abdullah has been underrated as our safety. He has been excellent in that role. I never feel like we're going to get torched over and over and over down the field like I did last year. That's good work by John Dorsey. 4. With the cold weather, neither place kicker was especially noteworthy. Kicking into that northwest cold wind was like kicking a brick. There were many kickoff return chances for both teams. KC covered well. Colquitt's punt with a little under three minutes left to pin Seattle was beautiful. Hemmingway made a nice play to kick the ball back to his team mates, Cooper had the presence of mind not to touch the ball because his foot was on the line, and Albert Wilson got it downed. Seattle was out of time outs, so couldn't challenge, and they would have lost if they had tried. Speaking of challenges, Andy Reid had a big one challenging a God-Awful first down spot for Seattle on the KC 36 as they were driving to try to score a go ahead TD in the fourth quarter. Instead it was fourth and one, and KC stoned Lynch cold. That was a great stand, and without Andy reviewing the spot, the game may have flipped for Seattle. Well done. 3. Things that improved this week was line blocking, no sacks surrendered and Charles ran wild. KC's red zone defense was very good against one of the more dangerous offensive teams in football. And of course stopping Seattle all three times on fourth down attempts was the game changer. Things that wasn't so good this week was our own third down efficiency was around 33%. We gave up more first downs, but our yards came in chunks, so that, and TOP didn't matter. Ball security is a bit of an issue, but on a cold day like today, we're lucky we only lost the ball twice. And, Reid's coaching has toughened these guys up to be more resilient when things like that happen. This team doesn't get rattled. They are maturing as a collective unit, and the experience is paying dividends. 2. Richard Sherman had three tackles and no picks. Just wanted to point that out. Bowe still doesn't have a TD. Also wanted to point that out. 1. I hope to GOD this team does not overlook the Faid Thursday night now that they've tied the Donks for the division lead. I don't think they will. Division road wins are too valuable to overlook. I think playing in a warmer climate will help, and hopefully the short week will hurt Oakland's preparation for us more than vice-versa. The Raiders just flat out stink, but nevertheless KC needs to concentrate on the job at hand and take care of business. And if they can, they'll get a mini-bye weekend of extra time to prepare for the return of The Fivehead to Arrowhead. Game video highlights are here: http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article...41116_35708287 Game pictures from the KC Star are here: http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl...le3968254.html
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Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $3042662	Excellent as always George. Aside from the 2 fumbles the Chiefs played an excellent game today. Lynch and Wilson will get their yards. You just have to overcome that and we did aside from the abysmal officiating. If not for that I think we blow them out. And you are a hell of a trooper, I am sure the Ms is worth it though.
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