Chiefs ESPN predict Chiefs will win AFC W, take 2nd in AFC - Page 5

Couch-Potato · 05-11-2016, 08:37 AM

http://espn.go.com/nfl/insider/story...rojections-nfl

AFC West

1. Kansas City Chiefs: 12-4 (11.6 mean wins; SOS: 29)
2. San Diego Chargers: 8-8 (8.4 mean wins; SOS: 31)
3. Denver Broncos: 7-9 (7.1 mean wins; SOS: 13)
4. Oakland Raiders: 6-10 (6.4 mean wins; SOS: 14)

The AFC West has our most controversial projections for 2016, none more so than saying the defending champion Broncos are more likely to have a losing record than a winning record in 2016...
Replacing the Broncos as the likely AFC West standard bearers are the Chiefs. This is only a surprise if you don't realize just how good the Chiefs were last year when they finished the season with 10 straight wins. Even incorporating their 1-5 start, the Chiefs ended up with a higher overall DVOA (fifth) than the Broncos (eighth). One big question here will be the health of pass-rusher Justin Houston. We don't know if he'll be ready by September or miss the whole year; for this projection, we assumed he would miss half the season. But while the Chiefs are definitely not as strong on defense without Houston, they won the last five games in that 10-game streak with Houston stuck on the sidelines...

Full AFC projected playoff standings

Here's what the 2016 AFC playoff picture would look like according to our early projections.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4)
3. New England Patriots (10-6)
4. Houston Texans (8-8)
5. Cincinnati Bengals* (10-6)
6. Baltimore Ravens* (10-6)
7. Buffalo Bills (9-7)
8. San Diego Chargers (8-8)
9. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9)
10. Denver Broncos (7-9)
11. Indianapolis Colts (7-9)
12. Tennessee Titans(7-9)
13. Oakland Raiders (6-10)
14. New York Jets (6-10)
15. Miami Dolphins (5-11)
16. Cleveland Browns (4-12)

Three7s · 05-13-2016, 02:36 PM

We got a playoff win on the road last year. I'd like one at home this year. We may have ended the overall playoff drought, but not the one at home yet.

**Easy 6** · 05-13-2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakemall

Barring key player injuries, I think the Chiefs have a legit shot at the Superbowl this year. I'm sure I'll get some derision for this, but I honestly believe the opportunity is there.

There is no reason for derision... we lost a few guys and gained a few guys, but I certainly dont see some huge collapse

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

That stigma is gone IMO. Last season what they went through proved that. Starting 1-5, previous teams would've folded. Not this regime. We're gona get Andy a ring...this ones for Big Red!!

And this post is why there wont be a huge collapse, a team that starts 1-5 and then goes on to rip off 11 straight including the playoff win, is a damn strong team both physically, and more important, mentally

There might be an adjustment period as new guys are brought up to speed, but this group has what it needs to go the distance

Mother****erJones · 05-14-2016, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

There is no reason for derision... we lost a few guys and gained a few guys, but I certainly dont see some huge collapse

And this post is why there wont be a huge collapse, a team that starts 1-5 and then goes on to rip off 11 straight including the playoff win, is a damn strong team both physically, and more important, mentally

There might be an adjustment period as new guys are brought up to speed, but this group has what it needs to go the distance

Not to mention with backup RBs, pass rushers, and secondary. Oh and no PR to help flip the field once in awhile.

stumppy · 05-14-2016, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

No effing way. No way. I hope I'm wrong. I see more of a 9-7 or 10-6 ceiling. I think our window is going to start closing.

WTF ? Last year, this year, and probably the next couple of years have been and will be the best chances the Chiefs have had in decades to win it all.
Windows closing my ass, GTF outta here with that stupid shit.

BleedingRed · 05-14-2016, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stumppy

WTF ? Last year, this year, and probably the next couple of years have been and will be the best chances the Chiefs have had in decades to win it all.
Windows closing my ass, GTF outta here with that stupid shit.

Yeah no clue what he is talking about. I'm on record stating 13-3, I just think how soft and the way the schedule play out really favors us.

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**Rausch** · 05-14-2016, 06:52 AM

11-5.

Chiefs win division.

I wouldn't be shocked to see the Fade win 9 or 10 though...

milkman · 05-14-2016, 06:59 AM

Frankly, while I don't believe that you can look at this offseason and come away believing that this team is improved "on paper", I think the potential from this draft will manifest itself in in overall improvement on both sides of the ball, resulting in a 12 win division winner.

**notorious** · 05-14-2016, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Three7s

We got a playoff win on the road last year. I'd like one at home this year. We may have ended the overall playoff drought, but not the one at home yet.

I would like 2 wins at home and a win on a neutral field........

**Rausch** · 05-14-2016, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

Frankly, while I don't believe that you can look at this offseason and come away believing that this team is improved "on paper", I think the potential from this draft will manifest itself in in overall improvement on both sides of the ball, resulting in a 12 win division winner.

We lost, on the road, to the Pats, with most of our best talent (Houston, Charles, Maclin) injured, by only 7 points.

Just getting them back for the post season this year would be a HUGE lift...

Chiefshrink · 05-14-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

Too high on san d and too low on oakland.

I thoroughly agree.

1. KC - 11-5
2. Oak - 9-7
3. Den - 7-9
4. SD - 6-10

Chiefshrink · 05-14-2016, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

We lost, on the road, to the Pats, with most of our best talent (Houston, Charles, Maclin) injured, by only 7 points.

.....and why all of Denver had a great sigh of relief when Maclin and our edge rushers got severely dinged up. Because I can't tell you how many out here in Denver 'did not' want to see KC come in here for the AFC championship game. They knew our D when healthy was as every bit as good as their's and our offense could move the chains efficiently to score on anybody and already proved they could score on them no problem.

The last time Denver had a great sigh of relief when playing the Chiefs ? When they found out Grbac was starting instead of Gannon.

Pasta Little Brioni · 05-14-2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie

No effing way. No way. I hope I'm wrong. I see more of a 9-7 or 10-6 ceiling. I think our window is going to start closing.

Dumb. Loaded team....lllllloaded

ChiefsCountry · 05-14-2016, 10:14 AM

10-6 is my pick mainly because of the road schedule. All of the tough games are on the road.

Steelers
Colts
Panthers
Raiders
Broncos

And you always lose a WTF game with Reid.

pugsnotdrugs19 · 05-14-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

10-6 is my pick mainly because of the road schedule. All of the tough games are on the road.

Steelers
Colts
Panthers
Raiders
Broncos

And you always lose a WTF game with Reid.

Sure, but you always win a WTF game with him too.

So you're better off with an 11-5 bet.

O.city · 05-14-2016, 12:16 PM

I don't think the colts are very good.

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Couch-Potato MVP Join Date: Jan 2015 Casino cash: $3243065	ESPN predict Chiefs will win AFC W, take 2nd in AFC http://espn.go.com/nfl/insider/story...rojections-nfl AFC West 1. Kansas City Chiefs: 12-4 (11.6 mean wins; SOS: 29) 2. San Diego Chargers: 8-8 (8.4 mean wins; SOS: 31) 3. Denver Broncos: 7-9 (7.1 mean wins; SOS: 13) 4. Oakland Raiders: 6-10 (6.4 mean wins; SOS: 14) The AFC West has our most controversial projections for 2016, none more so than saying the defending champion Broncos are more likely to have a losing record than a winning record in 2016... Replacing the Broncos as the likely AFC West standard bearers are the Chiefs. This is only a surprise if you don't realize just how good the Chiefs were last year when they finished the season with 10 straight wins. Even incorporating their 1-5 start, the Chiefs ended up with a higher overall DVOA (fifth) than the Broncos (eighth). One big question here will be the health of pass-rusher Justin Houston. We don't know if he'll be ready by September or miss the whole year; for this projection, we assumed he would miss half the season. But while the Chiefs are definitely not as strong on defense without Houston, they won the last five games in that 10-game streak with Houston stuck on the sidelines... Full AFC projected playoff standings Here's what the 2016 AFC playoff picture would look like according to our early projections. 1. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) 2. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) 3. New England Patriots (10-6) 4. Houston Texans (8-8) 5. Cincinnati Bengals* (10-6) 6. Baltimore Ravens* (10-6) 7. Buffalo Bills (9-7) 8. San Diego Chargers (8-8) 9. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9) 10. Denver Broncos (7-9) 11. Indianapolis Colts (7-9) 12. Tennessee Titans(7-9) 13. Oakland Raiders (6-10) 14. New York Jets (6-10) 15. Miami Dolphins (5-11) 16. Cleveland Browns (4-12)
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