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1. Long, slow, methodical offensive possessions which (1) limited the Chiefs opportunities, and (2) inhibited the Chiefs ability to get into an offensive rhythm.

2. Rotating extra coverage onto Hill and Kelce to ensure that the Chiefs' primary weapons dont' beat them.

3. Man-to-man coverage, and being good enough at it, that the secondary receiving options don't kill you.

4. Controlled pass rush to squeeze the pocket, putting some pressure on Mahomes WITHOUT allowing him to get wide and create plays given that he is ridiculously dangerous when he extends plays and starts freelancing. Less focus on sacks and more focus on keeping him bottled up.

5. Win the battle at the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, allowing the Patriots to maintain time of possession (48 runs, 176 yards), while forcing the Chiefs to pass, pass and pass some more (12 runs, 41 yards), and not allow the running game to create momentum for them.


It's a formula that is ridiculously hard to pull off.