Almost 4 whole days until the Colts are butt****ed straight into the offseason.

Cant wait, although interested to hear injury news today.

I sincerely hope our changes to the coaching staff gameplan+Our momentum from the Raiders blowout translates to Saturday.

I truly believe that if we win on Saturday we are going to the Super Bowl.

I'm beginning my stretching routine now. I don't want to pull a hammy jumping up and down on a long Chiefs touchdown.

I want to believe with everything I have....but the voice in the back of my head is pleading caution. If/when we win this weekend....I'll be going full homer next weekend for sure. Just get me through this weekend, Mahomes.

That's kind of where I'm at.

My brain is screaming "because Mahomes".

My gut is churning "because Chiefs".

It's ****ing maddening. I just need Saturday to hurry the **** up and get here.

The mind is a powerful thing. This place needs to be beaming with confidence and swagger. This is a new day, a new era. The Chiefs are kicking it off by pummeling their worst nightmare of the previous era.

CHIEFS by 10+.

FTFY

It isn't always the defense. The offense has had its share of failures over the last 30 years.

I know everybody is scared to death of this defense but anything can happen in the playoffs and the Chiefs failures go well beyond just one unit or the other, it's an organizational disease.

It would be a very Chiefs thing for us to lose this weekend because of the offense instead of the defense.

Exactly. I am literally playing Tupac's Hit Em Up in my head, only replacing every reference to "Bad Boy" with "Colts" or "Andrew Luck", etc. If you wanna be down with the Colts, then eff you too!

I'm done stressing about this game. I started to on Saturday after watching them dominate the Texans. We aren't the Texans and Watson sure as hell isn't Mahomes. It's game over for the Colts this weekend. Bring your brooms, because it's gonna be a mess!!!

Won't happen.

You know, I had a dream the other night that the Chiefs flipped the 2013 script on the Colts.

Mahomes threw 2 picks in the first half, leading to a 28-10 halftime lead for Indy. KC's defense forced a fumble in the 2nd half and Mahomes settled down and KC won 38-35.

I'll be dead by the end of the game if that happens.

Mahomes is 23 years old and has had apparent early game jitters in nearly every big game. It's not completely unfathomable to think the offense struggles a little, especially early in the game.

Not this one, 3 PT a z 275yds in the first half.

Schrager compared this defeatist complex Chiefs fans suffer from with what the Red Sox went through prior to the 2004 ALCS. I was lucky enough to be at game 7 of that series when the Red Sox finally vanquished the Yankees, and I was sitting next to Red Sox fans who - until the very last out (Sox won 10-3) - could not possibly believe that their team wouldn't somehow find a way to blow it.

That's just the reality of how this is going to be for a lot of Chiefs fans. They'll never believe until the clock strikes 0:00. I think they're just protecting their emotions, and while I can't blame them for that, I'm willing to roll the dice with a bit more realism and optimism.

Exactly where I am at.

I've seen the refs dick the Chiefs for the majority of the season, I've seen our defense collapse with big leads, and I've seen all of these happen against the ****ing Colts.

I absolutely HATE this matchup, as it puts a TON of pressure on Mahomes.

I was hoping for the Ravens or Chargers.... hell anyone other than the Colts.

And it took an unprecedented miracle to overcome that for the Red Sox. That is my fear - it almost feels like we need our own miracle to overcome this. :deevee:

W/o holding Dave Szott, or if Lowery makes that FG. Or if Gannon doesn't overthrow Lake Dawson, or if Grbac connects with Dawson in 97 - it would be a whole different landscape. Or if dipshit Bowe makes a little better effort to stay in bounds on 4th down in 2012. Or w/o holding Fisher and maybe we somehow comeback to win. I don't even remember how the game ended last year.

All I ask - can we just ****ing not have a bunch of concussions this year? Just that and I think we have a 90% chance to win.

Realism is a logical quality. Optimism is an emotional quality. For me, those two are at odds when it comes to the Chiefs most of the time. It's just a question of which one is winning at the moment. :)

Look at it this way:

1. If you really look at the "ref" problem this season, it heavily favors home teams and has not nearly as much to do with individual teams. The Chiefs are at home so the refs should favor the Chiefs this time.

2. The Colts aren't any more or less scary than the Ravens or Chargers. You're rationalizing due to the fact the Chiefs beat both of those teams and discounting that both of those teams are actually probably worse matchups of the Chiefs than the Colts. Both of those teams can play good man defense whereas the Colts are a zone team. That matchup favors the Chiefs offense and when it comes to the Chiefs defense, all of the matchups are bad so take the one that helps the offense the most.

If the Chiefs beat the Colts, you will see a tidal wave of change throughout this entire fanbase and city.

Chiefsplanet would be united like never before. The Royals winning it all is the closest thing to what it would look like, but I don’t think even that would pale in comparison to this.

The ref assigned to this game is John Hussey..not sure I know who all is on that crew right now...


The Pats Chargers game has that woman that throws 500 flags on their game, fun times guys.

Chargers are about to get ****ed by penalties.

I just read a story that she was an alternate and she has been chosen to work that game...I'm sure we all remember her.

I have a feeling that zone is going to shit its pants when it sees the sheer velocity Mahomes delivers balls with. That will be new for them.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mentioned this to <a href="https://twitter.com/TJFsports?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TJFsports</a> &amp; feel like it gets lost in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> discussion.<br><br>The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> are historically bad vs the run. They&#39;re basically average vs the pass.<br><br>Some numbers: 16th in YPA, 15th in comp%, 12th in QB Rating, 12th in pass D DVOA, 9th vs #1 WRs, 4th vs #2 WRs.</p>&mdash; Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKSportsTalk/status/1082687429478440960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The reason it feels like the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> give up a ton of yards is because they&#39;ve seen a ton of attempts. Those QBs had a 92.7 QB RTG vs. KC. That&#39;s the same as Ryan Tannehill. <br><br>Opposing QBs have attempted 632 passes vs KC. For context, only Big Ben &amp; Luck threw &gt;632 passes in &#39;18.</p>&mdash; Brandon Kiley (@BKSportsTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/BKSportsTalk/status/1082688109303787521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Little context. How the hell are they so bad vs the run? Some of that has to be schematic

I think it's a combination of things.

1. Our offense goes up quick.....and Sutton abandons run defense to make sure that they aren't passing all over us.

2. Lack of discipline by the players on this defense to hit the gaps like they're supposed to.

Yeah, I think there's some "go ahead and run it on us" in there but **** man they give up a lot. I mean, even if you feel that way, atleast be bad at it, not historically bad.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/Chiefs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Chiefs</a> are 0-6 in home playoff games since 1994. We know. Well, this one&#39;s for Lin Elliott. For Marty. For the thousands of Chiefs fans who can&#39;t sleep this week. <a href="https://twitter.com/PSchrags?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSchrags</a> says it&#39;s going to be OK. Those teams... those teams didn&#39;t have <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes5</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/ArrowheadPride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArrowheadPride</a> <a href="https://t.co/dGBIxxnri0">pic.twitter.com/dGBIxxnri0</a></p>&mdash; GMFB (@gmfb) <a href="https://twitter.com/gmfb/status/1082646017718120448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I remember Collinsworth basically saying Reid told him he he doesn’t give a **** about run d.

“There’s not much correlation to winning and run d” I believe the quote was.

When your best players are guys like Chris Jones and Dee Ford, you're going to get run on. They're focused on getting up the field as quickly as possible.

You end up with offensive linemen getting a free release on the ILB's, who are overmatched already (especially Ragland).

A little gap discipline would go a LONG way to helping this run defense. Then again, how do you tell Chris Jones to tone it down when he set an NFL record for sacks this season?

Not caring about it and being historically bad at it though are 2 different things.

Atleast be competent at it. Not even good. Hell, bad would be ok.

DJLN and I had this conversation recently, but they need to get in his ear about it. I know Jones is awesome and can make big plays, but he can't just play for broke every play. I think he needs to pick his spots a little more.

Oh I agree, I’m just confirming your theory about them letting teams run the ball.

That's what makes this offseason weird in my eyes. It's like they sold out to stop the run this offseason.....and it's just complete shit. My thoughts are that they thought that Mahomes and this offense wasn't going to be THIS good THIS quick but damn.....the run defense is ****ing historically bad.

What did they really do, though? Hitchens was just a failure of a FA signing, Speaks doesn't get to play enough, and Nnadi actually looks competent.

I'm damn near positive they were planning on a rebuilding kind of year where they win 7-9 games and are building towards the future.

But shit they really sold out on rebuilding the front 7. From a pure talent perspective, it shouldn't be this bad. I know Ragland struggles some, but he hadn't previously at defending the run. I think Nnadi is better than Logan was, and theres just more talent up there.

But **** if it isn't worse.

To me, that's just a coaching issue. They don't stress things they need to on d.

I am probably in the minority but I would not trade any of our pass D for better run D at all.

Pass D is more important.

And whoever said it is historically bad, the Chiefs run D is not even the worst in the league this year. Get a clue.

I think Hitchens has been hurt.

Dude never played on his heels in Dallas or Iowa the way he did thru the middle of this season.

Early he was flying around, then he had some injury issues and seems to now be getting back to it.

That or he's just being coached badly.

Just because it didn't work out like they had hoped.....doesn't mean they didn't try. Do you honestly think that Veach looked at Hitchens and went "Yep...this guy ****ing sucks....let's give him a ton of money!"? No. He looked at Hitchens and how he played at Dallas....and thought he would help out this defense. He looked at Ragland and thought he would be a good shot at hopefully turning his career around. Speaks is raw as **** and I didn't understand the pick....but you could see the thought process. He hopefully would help with holding up against the run and be able to improve his pass rush experience.

Deleone has to go after this season. I have never seen an ILB as consistently bad as ours was this season.

Part of the problems with this defense is the lack of experience, the lack of discipline and honestly the coaching staff. Sutton needs to be gone after this year just for the simple fact that he continually trotted Parker out there week after week....when EVERYONE could see how horrible he was playing.

I think this defense next year will take a step forward just because most of these guys will have another offseason together.

The only head scratching move right now is KPass. I don't understand why this guy isn't getting playing time. Is he just not getting the position? Is it because he was a Dorsey pick and you don't want him outshining your pick?

I know, but what I'm saying is that really isn't too spectacular of an effort in selling out. They didnt really dedicate that many resources to it. Basically boiled down to replacing DJ with Hitchens and getting a new NT and rotational OLB in the draft.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sammy Watkins and Eric Berry will return to practice today for the Chiefs.</p>&mdash; Adam Teicher (@adamteicher) <a href="https://twitter.com/adamteicher/status/1082695705024782336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Goddamnit. I feel the blind homer within frothing at the mouth now. Berry being back is damn near cause for celebration if he can shut down Ebron.

:rockon:

Yeah, theres been other historically bad run d's.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Rookie LB Dorian O’Daniel (calf, ankle) is the only <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>’ player not practicing today. <br><br>Good sign for Sammy Watkins, Spencer Ware and Eric Berry.</p>&mdash; BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/status/1082695919265558528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

O'daniel isn't practicing so I'm assuming he won't play this weekend.

They brought in:

NT, Nnadi
DE, Williams
OLB, Speaks
ILB, Hitchens
ILB, O'Daniel
CB, Ward
CB, Amerson
CB, Scandrick
S, Watts
S, Lucas

They basically tried to retool the entire ****ing defense in one offseason.

LDT?

**** snap counts. Play the entire game, Berry.

Guys bolded were brought in on cheap contracts or acquired for peanuts in a trade. That's not goingnto make a difference.

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That O'daniel injury could suck but I'd take Berry and Watkins over him every day.

If you don't think depth has anything to do with having a defense succeed.....then there's nothing I can say to you.

LDT is still on IR. Tbh I could care less if he comes back or not. Wylie is just a straight monster at RG

Let's see those playoff beards gents. Remember you are on a run....change nothing.

When did I ever say depth doesn't matter?

Not great but better to miss him this week than against NE or LAC.

This game, we need Hitchens and Ragland to attack the LOS and bring the energy we saw against OAK.

You literally said that those moves didn't make a difference because they were cheap contracts or brought in on a trade for peanuts.

Mahomes is going in dry on this defense. Holy shit

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Colts</a> run zone coverage at highest rate in the league.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> QB Patrick Mahomes played 5 games vs teams that run zone at top-8 frequencies this season, completing 64.1% of his passes at 7.99 yards per attempt with a perfect 14:0 TD-to-INT ratio against them.</p>&mdash; Evan Silva (@evansilva) <a href="https://twitter.com/evansilva/status/1082692978831998977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

We could use DOD against Hynes after the Colts go down a couple of scores.

Sorry. I should've said "significant" difference. Better?

True...

Hopefully it’s minor.

That works better, yeah.

Goddamn. Couple that with their absolute inability to cover TEs and we've got a recipe for Colts disaster.

MVP looks ready to go...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“We’re going to be ourselves and do what we’ve done all season long.”<br><br>- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a>’ QB <a href="https://twitter.com/PatrickMahomes5?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PatrickMahomes5</a> on the playoff matchup Saturday vs. Colts. <a href="https://t.co/VDs9OEXNDB">pic.twitter.com/VDs9OEXNDB</a></p>&mdash; BJ Kissel (@ChiefsReporter) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/status/1082698512356331520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

I can already foresee the first quarter.

Chiefs go up 17-21 points....and then the flags start to fly.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mahomes on Watkins… “I’m excited to get him mixed in with everybody and get him going again.&quot;</p>&mdash; Soren Petro (@SorenPetro) <a href="https://twitter.com/SorenPetro/status/1082699009137901568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

STOP... No way, Jose. We go up 7, then 14, then 28...

I'll hit 10K posts this week... finally.

I’m ****ing jacked up right now

I think I heard military jets fly over my place.

I'm right in line from Whiteman to Arrowhead and I've heard them flyover before games before.

Wonder if they're practicing a flyover?