Chiefs coach Andy Reid ‘s made the playoffs three of his four seasons here in KC…
Yet the true measure of his success will be a win or a loss this Sunday at Arrowhead against Pittsburgh.
Agreed?
The Chiefs last saw an AFC title game in 1994, against Buffalo with QB Joe Montana going out early with an apparent concussion. The Bills went on to destroy the Chiefs and go to their fourth straight Super Bowl…and lose.
The Chiefs have NEVER won a home game playoff since the year, when we beat – guess who? – the Steelers at Arrowhead in round one of the playoffs. We then went to Houston and beat Warren Moon.
Yes, it was that long ago. Damn.
If Reid and the Chiefs win this game Sunday and go to the AFC title game against New England it will be considered a big step for KC and the Chiefs. Of course, we all want to go to the Super Bowl, but just getting to the AFC Title Game would be nice. Can KC beat the Steelers?
We can, but few outside of KC think we will.
First, we have to deal with what may be the league’s best running attack. We don’t have a for real middle linebacker, no Derrick Johnson. So yikes, that’s a problem. That means Dontari Poe will have to step up and Eric Berry will have to move up to assist him.
Trouble is, that leaves Antonio Brown, AFC’s top wide out, more open for a Big Ben bomb. Against Miami it only took short throws to Brown to move the ball. Ben didn’t need to go deep against the Dolphins. ‘For sure, he’s banged up, that boot he was wearing was not for looks.
The Chiefs will need QB Alex Smith to both run and throw his best.
Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill will need to make a few big plays as well. Look for a big game from Jeremy Maclin if KC wins this one. And the offensive line needs to block and help Spencer Ware have a nice ground game.
Big Ben is capable of turnovers, especially on the road. Can Justin Houston and Dee Ford get to him? They’ll need to, if KC hopes to win this game.
As of now, KC is a 2 point favorite.
However, most NFL observers see the Steelers as the likely winner.
That said, the Chiefs are dangerous, so let’s hope it’s their time come Sunday. The Chiefs need to prove they’re more than just a play-off team. I believe the Chiefs can win this game. Let’s see.
Hold LeVeon Bell under 100 yards rushing, and the Chiefs win.
That’s my fear, Guy. Chiefs get gashed for 200+ yards on the ground. I think Big Ben is good for a pick (maybe 2), but giving up 2 or 3 rushing touchdowns to the Steelers will be a killer.
Prediction:
Chiefs get a special teams/defensive score.
Chiefs-28 / Steelers-24
Yes that would be nice.
I think we need some offense from Jeremy Maclin, Kelce,Hill and Alex…some solid running from Ware and defensive help from all our name guys, Houston, Poe, Berry, Ford and crew….got to have it.
Yes indeed, CG — offense from the wide receivers, tight ends, running backs and QB would go a long way toward winning the game.
As would defense from the defensive line and defensive backs.
Truly, you have a dizzying intellect.
I think if we score more points than them then we’ll have a pretty decent shoat at winning.
Funny guys!
OK Lance break it down for us then.
KC wins with winning time of possession and coverting third downs. Keeping the ball out of Pitt. Offense is key. Chiefs 27-Steelers 23
It looks to me that the Steelers are in a different league than the Chiefs. I think KC’s only chance will be if the crowd, the defense, and Tyreek Hill all sync up and win a very rare home playoff game.
Score prediction: Steelers 35, KC 15
Yikes!
If Andy Reid doesn’t unleash the dogs of war from the very first play we are TOAST.
AGREED…need to hit and hard and early and often.
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