Game Thread: Chiefs @ Colts; For the Marbles this Time! Saturday- 3:25 PM (CST) NBC

[Fountain City Blues]

Chiefs @ Colts Saturday- 3:25 PM (CST) NBC [Colts are 12-3 against KC since moving to Indy {3-0 in Playoffs}]

Some basic stats:​

PPG-​

KC: 26.9- T-6th in the NFL with Cincy; T-4th among playoff teams.​

Indy: 24.4- T-14th in the NFL with Minny; 11th among playoff teams.​

PPG on Offense-​

KC: 22.1- 15th in the NFL; 11th among playoff teams.​

Indy: 23.1- T-11th in the NFL with SF; T-9th among playoff teams.​

PPG Allowed-​

KC: 19.1- T-5th in the NFL with Cincy; T-5th among playoff teams.​

Indy: 21.0- 9th in the NFL; 7th among playoff teams.​

Turnover Margin-​

KC: +18- 2nd in the NFL; 2nd among playoff teams.​

Indy: +13- 3rd in the NFL; 3rd among playoff teams.​

Average Field Position-​

KC: 33.9 yd line- best in the NFL; best among playoff teams.
Indy: 27.3 yd line- 13th in the NFL; 8th among playoff teams.​

Average Opposing Field Position-​

KC: 23.1 yd line- best in the NFL; best among playoff teams.​

Indy: 26.0 yd line- 7th in the NFL; 7th among playoff teams.​

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Let me preface this post by saying this season, no matter what happens this week; or the next five, has been an absolute success coming off a 2-14 season with a roster wasting talent; they even had a #1 pick to show for their ineptitude.

The Chiefs, as we all know, are coming off a 2-14 season, the Colts also came off a 2-14 season and a #1 pick two years ago; they made the playoffs after that season as will the Chiefs. Both had COY candidates, both have former #1 picks at QB (Yes, Alex Smith once upon a time was a #1 pick of the 49ers) and have had success with them. Both franchises are trending up and have plenty to look forward too. To be blunt, these are oddly similar clubs with similar goals on game-day each week.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Personally, I think this should be a close game. It should be particularly interesting now that the roster appears to be healthy to see what is up their sleeve in a playoff game. Unusual things happen of course and blowouts happen both ways (take the last meeting for example) but I sincerely doubt that will be the case. I am going to roll with the Chiefs and avoid the NFL record for playoff futility in consecutive playoff games as I just think we have too many passrushers that can get to Luck now that Houston is back. And yes, he is a big impact player, and arguably the best player on the defense. 24-20 Chiefs.

 

[MHSL82]

Let me preface this post by saying this season, no matter what happens this week; or the next five, has been an absolute success coming off a 2-14 season with a roster wasting talent; they even had a #1 pick to show for their ineptitude.

I semi-jokingly blamed the 2-5* record after the bye on those saying they'd still be happy if the team lost their remaining games after their 9th win. So, I semi-jokingly am putting this on you if they lose.

* San Diego didn't win.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I semi-jokingly blamed the 2-5* record after the bye on those saying they'd still be happy if the team lost their remaining games after their 9th win. So, I semi-jokingly am putting this on you if they lose.

* San Diego didn't win.

Hehe, fair enough. Can't say I expected to have the proverbial knife stuck in the back at the very end of each game against SD. Defeat rescued from the Jaws of Victory.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

This is what I hope happens on Saturday; except the OSU truck is the SB, and Oregon car is the Chiefs.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

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[Fountain City Blues]

Note to self: Copy paste = bad for Tweets

 

[MHSL82]

Note to self: Copy paste = bad for Tweets

Note to self: Moose = Bad at tweets.

Note to Moose: Same here.

 

[MHSL82]

Not sure saying this is the smart thing, but I said this to some people only to get the equivalent of rolled eyes.

https://mobile.twitter.com/610SportsKC/status/418815954030956544

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Haha, Andy Reid lied! Oh noes! But seriously, I wouldn't be surprised given how blah that game seemed at times. But wow, I am not going to give credit until I see it on Saturday.

 

[MHSL82]

I doubt Alex Smith distinguishes which games he needs to or does show up for ... Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe said he shows up in big-time games, which means I had to write this - KansasCity.com

Does he?

Shaq said he made free throws when he needed to, in the clutch - at least he seemed to semi-back that up.

 

[MHSL82]

Is it crazy how in just a 36 hours millions of fans will either be really excited, really disappointed, in a fig about what just happened, resigned, upset at the refs, coaches, or players, or defending the refs. Sports are so emotional for some and so focused on winning and losing and extremes. It hits every true fan on both sides.

Think about the scope of where you could "be" in 8-9 hours.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Would love to see KC break the curse and avoid an NFL record 8 straight playoff losses over a span of 21 years.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

I am stunned... 31 points without Charles against the Colts.

 

[NJBuckO's]

This franchise is cursed..

 

[Ojb81]

Wow...just wow. Sorry guys, hate it for you, I really wanted to see the Chiefs make a run this postseason, what with my Steelers not in it

 

[Fountain City Blues]

This is just par for the course historically. Choke against the Colts... what else is new.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Well, Sutton clearly doesn't adjust very well. This is getting comical how erratic the defense has become with 3 all pros.... Oh, and there is Houston, too. This nonsense happens again next year with the defense, I am not going to be pleased to see Sutton back. Granted, Robinson and Lewis shouldn't be playing anywhere, but Flowers, Cooper, and Berry should be a decent if not above average core for a secondary. There is no excuse for this kind of floppery at this point.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Tough loss for you guys today, losing so many key players and barely losing to Indy at their place. Nice season for KC, though I'm sure you're disappointed about today's game. Your team should be formidable again next season.