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iknowftbll
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With the Broncos and Chiefs both sitting at 4-0, I think it's time some friendly banter get rolling. Even though the Broncos and Chiefs don't square off with each other for several more weeks, I don't see either team reaching that game in worse shape than 6-3, and that's worse-case for both teams.
Both are 4-0 but they both took different roads to get there. The Chiefs have done it on defense and the Broncos through an offense many suggest may set some new records this season. I think it's fair to start including the Chiefs defense in the discussion for best defense in the league, but the Seahawks are in that conversation as well. The Broncos offense is without question the best in the league at this early point in the season.
Offensively the Chiefs are pretty conservative but it has worked well for them so far. Defensively the Broncos are a lot better than they are going to get credit for. They have been good enough to get a few key stops early in games to allow the offense to open up a lead, and then they play with their ears pinned back until the game is well in hand. They have allowed a lot of garbage time points (28 at least, and as many as 38 depending on how you define "garbage time") but have been very good against the run and on third down.
Broncos travel to Dallas next week, and I'll not count out the Cowboys. That game will be another workout for the defense, but I see no reason to expect the offense won't be able to hang 30 on the scoreboard again. The Chiefs have a tough one as they visit the Titans. I think their defense will be able to slow the Titans (Locker left the game yesterday with a hip injury, so that's something to consider) but will they be able to generate enough offense against a pretty solid Titans' defense?
The AFC West is shaping up to be a lot more interesting than a lot of people expected. And my guess is that it is only going to get a little better with every passing week!
Both are 4-0 but they both took different roads to get there. The Chiefs have done it on defense and the Broncos through an offense many suggest may set some new records this season. I think it's fair to start including the Chiefs defense in the discussion for best defense in the league, but the Seahawks are in that conversation as well. The Broncos offense is without question the best in the league at this early point in the season.
Offensively the Chiefs are pretty conservative but it has worked well for them so far. Defensively the Broncos are a lot better than they are going to get credit for. They have been good enough to get a few key stops early in games to allow the offense to open up a lead, and then they play with their ears pinned back until the game is well in hand. They have allowed a lot of garbage time points (28 at least, and as many as 38 depending on how you define "garbage time") but have been very good against the run and on third down.
Broncos travel to Dallas next week, and I'll not count out the Cowboys. That game will be another workout for the defense, but I see no reason to expect the offense won't be able to hang 30 on the scoreboard again. The Chiefs have a tough one as they visit the Titans. I think their defense will be able to slow the Titans (Locker left the game yesterday with a hip injury, so that's something to consider) but will they be able to generate enough offense against a pretty solid Titans' defense?
The AFC West is shaping up to be a lot more interesting than a lot of people expected. And my guess is that it is only going to get a little better with every passing week!