2014 NFL Playoffs Thread

[Julio Riddols]

Big conversion there.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

That the same fan base that allowed an estimated 10K Chiefs fans into the game today?

Andy Reid is going to be our starting RB if we keep carting off players.

Those 10k sure aren't making any noise when the Colts are on the field. Its not like tickets are affordable at all either.

[Dutch]

10k? That's nothing. Bucs games are usually 20k-30k...

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Those 10k sure aren't making any noise when the Colts are on the field. Its not like tickets are affordable at all either.

They were noisy in the first half. A bit quieter now.

[Julio Riddols]

This is a huge drive by the Chiefs. Big time.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by kcchief19

Completely disagree. This is the Chiefs offense -- minus Jamaal Charles. The offense largely been improving its timing all season long, and slowly but surely Smith's completion rate and passing yards have increased. This is the third game of Smith's last four starts the team has scored 30 or more points in the first half.

The Chiefs have tried the long bomb to Avery several times this season. That was the first time the defense completely blew the coverage and left him wide open. Avery dropped a couple that he should have caught. Earlier in the season, Smith was overthrowing him -- just like the overthrow to Gray at the beginning of the fourth quarter. It's all timing and knowing where these guys will be. That takes time to learn.

The read option and scramble has been a part of Smith's game all season. He set a team record for rushing. Nothing new.

I think this game is a reflection of Smith's abilities to manage a game and Reid's ability to put together a game plan. It's been a near flawless plan and near perfect execution. Without the injuries, Chiefs probably roll. I'll admit, I'm surprised because I truly felt the Colts were getting things fixed after Wayne went down and the dominated the Chiefs in KC.

I completely agree with Jim. Alex Smith isn't a top five quarterback. But he's the kind of guy you can build a game plan around and take advantage of what he does best, which is complete short passes, protect the ball and run.

41-38 … this thing isn't over yet. Good grief.

OK, lets look at the three times you scored 30 in the first half:


Chargers -
Redskins - A punt return for a TD, a KO return for a TD, TD drives of 41, 25 and 13 yards
Raiders - INT for a TD, an 11 yard drive, a 16 yard drive

Today they had 4 scoring drives of 70 yards. They did have one short drive, but in no other game this season has the Chiefs offense performed like this. You guys had 400 yards of offense in ONE game this season. Against my pathetic Broncos defense. With 7:24 left in the fourth quarter, you now have 435 total yards of offense. Even with Charles, you guys haven't done this to anyone. Again, this isn't an insult to the Chiefs, it's a compliment. They are playing their best football when it counts the most.

[TroyF]

OK, if a guy is laying on the ground with a potential concussion, you probably shouldn't slap him upside the helmet four times. Not really a bright idea guy.

[Dutch]

Dude gets kneed in the head and his buddy runs up to slap him repeatedly in the head...akward.

[PilotMan]

Teammate gets kneed in the head, help him celebrate with some playful slaps to the helmet (as he lays prone)!

[cuervo72]

yy, wife and I both were like WTF? on that.

[Glengoyne]

I don't think it was at all evident that he hit his head on that play. I mean yeah, it might brea good rule of thumb not to slap a guy in the helmet if he is slow to get up. I just don't think it was evident there.

[TroyF]

Funny how four of us commented on it at the same time. That was brutal.

924 yards of total offense now. Very good shot we'll see 1,000, possibly 1,100 depending on turnovers or how quick the scores go. QBs have dropped back 83 time and have been hit 8 times. The two QB's have combined for over 800 yards of offense including their rushing stats.

Truly an amazing game.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Glengoyne

I don't think it was at all evident that he hit his head on that play. I mean yeah, it might brea good rule of thumb not to slap a guy in the helmet if he is slow to get up. I just don't think it was evident there.

Don't disagree, it was just kind of funny to see.

I would have to see the replay, but I believe 75 of the Colts got away with a hold on that last play. Looked like one of the interior Chiefs actually blew that play up and got twirled by the shoulder. Critical non call there.

[Julio Riddols]

Good lord, these injuries.

[Mizzou B-ball fan]

Another injury? Just brutal.

[Vince, Pt. II]

The NFL should really turn the injury setting down.

[kingfc22]

Geez. Who's the grounds keeper? He should be fired for such poor field conditions.

[TroyF]

Other goofy stats:

TOP: Chiefs 35 minutes, Colts 20 minutes
plays: Chiefs 74, Colts 61
teams are a combined 14-23 on third and fourth down conversions.

[kingfc22]

WOW!

[Julio Riddols]

OH MY

[TroyF]

See ya. Colts go boom.

I'll never forget Alex vs. the Saints. This aint over.

[BillJasper]

I... Can't... Believe... It...

[Julio Riddols]

Luck is building his legend, starting now.

[MizzouCowboy]

Luck really is amazing. That could not have been thrown better.

[CleBrownsfan]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Luck is building his legend, starting now.

I was just thinking this. What a game!

[cuervo72]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

OH MY

Heh, exactly what I audibly said when that pass landed.

[Dutch]

Too many key injuries for the Chiefs. Availability > Ability. Chief's backups gettin' smoked in the 2nd half.

[Izulde]

Craziness.

[Dutch]

I guess the Chief's aren't going to miss their injured RB's on this drive.

[kingfc22]

Succup must be hoping for a TD here.

[TroyF]

We are now over 1,000 yards. Chiefs just crossed 500 for the first time this year.

[Julio Riddols]

Oh man, I hope this somehow goes to OT.

[Solecismic]

Originally Posted by Mike D

I guess the Chief's aren't going to miss their injured RB's on this drive.

They really need to work the clock, so I think it might be a huge factor.

[TroyF]

That MUST be grounding.

[kingfc22]

That should be grounding.

[Glengoyne]

Grounding there ?

oK



That is the second time IMO

[BillJasper]

There's the flag. Took them long enough to throw it.

[Galaril]

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady will be eager to meet either of these defenses. It's like arena ball.

[JPhillips]

Huge intentional grounding call.

[Julio Riddols]

Oof, huge play by the Colts D there.

[TroyF]

As a Broncos fan, I can't tell you how much I want the Chiefs to win this football game. Luck scares the hell out of me.

[duckman]

Clearly, the Chiefs are distracted by the Charlie Strong to Texas news.

[Glengoyne]

I think everyone called the down field screen play there.

[Julio Riddols]

The next play will likely decide the game I think.

[BillJasper]

Great game. My hats off to the Chiefs who played a great game whether they win or lose.

[Dutch]

60 yd FG attempt? What's Succup's longest?

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by duckman

Clearly, the Chiefs are distracted by the Charlie Strong to Texas news.

[TroyF]

Originally Posted by Galaril

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady will be eager to meet either of these defenses. It's like arena ball.

Think the Chiefs had a great game plan, tweaks to surprise the Colts early and amazing execution. I don't think they can pull that off again. And this has been their defense anytime they've played a good QB this year. The Colts? Luck scares me. He really, really scares me. He'd love to face the Pats or Broncos defenses too. The advantage would be playing them at home without that crowd going crazy.

[JPhillips]

How do you call your last timeout after the 2 minute warning?

[kingfc22]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

The next play will likely decide the game I think.

With no timeouts left. That is assured now.