Game Thread: Divisional Round Chiefs @ Patriots; Saturday 4:25 ET on CBS

[VikingFan2k2]

Smith has had his throws, but FGs aren't going to beat New England.

 

[redseat]

That has been the other issue for them is too many field goals when around the goal line

I'll take FGs anytime for this D.... Just watch for the onside kick

 

[redseat]

All I know is that the SPecial Teams had better actually step their game up on the 2nd half kick off!

 

[VikingFan2k2]

Well it's not horrible to get the FG there. They can make halftime adjustments and come out and try to get a TD and go for 2 to start the 2nd half.

If they score on their first drive out of halftime, I don't think they will or should go for 2 that early.

 

[Ricky Roma]

I've never argued against him being the GOAT after he won that 4th ring. It's pretty much not arguable anymore. Except for the 49er fans stuck in the Joe Montana past.

Yes...because you can't argue that Montana is the best ever....

 

[cdumler7]

I'll take FGs anytime for this D.... Just watch for the onside kick

Yup any time you can force a field goal in that situation it is a win.

 

[Gatorchip]

Damn. If Kelce doesn't trip he has that.

OR if the flag was thrown

 

[Jakology]

If they score on their first drive out of halftime, I don't think they will or should go for 2 that early.

They wouldn't really have much to lose except if they miss it and the Pats get a TD to go up by 9. It's all about execution. The Chiefs have shown they can attack the Patriots quickly.

 

[Great Dayne]

What's the point of watching the second half? We all know lord brady will dominate and get the W as usual. This shit's too easy for him.

 

[redseat]

Yup any time you can force a field goal in that situation it is a win.

Sure is, especially considering the Chiefs had the ball on the 11 yard line

 

[Clayton]

It's weird how people don't see Brady as the great he is. He made about 8 fantastic plays that half against a really good D

 

[redseat]

Still think the Patriots need to run the ball

 

[Jakology]

Yes...because you can't argue that Montana is the best ever....

I mean you can, but I just disagree. Montana and Brady are a lot alike if you think about it. But I'm one of those people that believes that we're in an era where the athletes are better than ever, and it's a better accomplishment to win now. If we were going to give it to the best winner, then Otto Graham would be the GOAT and it's not up for discussion. 7 championships.

 

[Jakology]

It's weird how people don't see Brady as the great he is. He made about 8 fantastic plays that half against a really good D

The throw to Martin was great. The run to the corner that should've been a TD was great....That's all I got. You can count the sneak if you want, but I wouldn't call that a great play.

 

[Wazmankg]

Yes...because you can't argue that Montana is the best ever....

You could but you'd be wrong.

 

[VikingFan2k2]

OR if the flag was thrown

That could have been called, but it's not an outrage that it wasn't.

 

[Fencer]

First half thoughts:

• D has played excellently. Not perfect: One long reception leading to a FG; one drive leading to a FG; nothing special on field position; breakdowns on individual plays. Still, that's an excellent result.
• Kick/punt coverage is a worry. What is it w/ STs this year???
• No run blocking to speak of, and Edelman has the dropsies. Both were predictable. O has still been good.
• Happy to not see PI calls.
• Amendola really wants to hit people, whether it's that punt play or the catch on which he stayed inbounds and lowered his shoulder.
• People who criticize Brady's toughness are idiots or trolls.

First half thoughts:

• D has played excellently. Not perfect: One long reception leading to a FG; one drive leading to a FG; nothing special on field position; breakdowns on individual plays. Still, that's an excellent result.
• Kick/punt coverage is a worry. What is it w/ STs this year???
• No run blocking to speak of, and Edelman has the dropsies. Both were predictable. O has still been good.
• Happy to not see PI calls.
• Amendola really wants to hit people, whether it's that punt play or the catch on which he stayed inbounds and lowered his shoulder.
• People who criticize Brady's toughness are idiots or trolls.

First half thoughts from a Patriots-centric perspective:

• D has played excellently. It's not perfect: One long reception leading to a FG; one drive leading to a FG; nothing special on field position; breakdowns on individual plays (e.g. Smith's run vs. Collins). Still, that's an excellent result.
• Kick/punt coverage is a worry. What is it w/ STs this year???
• No run blocking to speak of, and Edelman has the dropsies. Both were predictable. O has still been good.
• Happy to not see PI calls.
• Amendola really wants to hit people, whether it's that punt play or the catch on which he stayed inbounds and lowered his shoulder.
• People who criticize Brady's toughness are idiots or trolls.

 

[Fencer]

Sorry for the triple post. I had trouble w/ the tech, and I'm not allowed to edit my posts.

 

[Gatorchip]

That could have been called, but it's not an outrage that it wasn't.

I agree but it's my job as a fan to point it out.

 

[Clayton]

The throw to Martin was great. The run to the corner that should've been a TD was great....That's all I got. You can count the sneak if you want, but I wouldn't call that a great play.

Opening drive had 3 third and longs completed