Official Chiefs vs. Falcons Game Day Thread 9-9-12

[TopekaRoy]

Kansas City Chiefs (0-0)
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Atlanta Falcons (0-0)
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Sunday, September 10 2012 at Noon Central Time

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[TopekaRoy]

Notable Quotables
Chiefs: "The challenge in this business is every week everybody has fire power and you have to go out and get your guys to play at a high level so that you can perform."

—Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel.

Falcons: "They are big and they can run. They are sound. They are well-coached and they are physical. It will be a challenge. They've got a number of returners and they hit it. They have a change-up. They have a young guy who's got a lot of speed and they've got a second-year guy in (Javier) Arenas, who can really hit you. He's a physical returner. We're going to have to do everything in our ability to get him on the ground."

—Special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong on the Kansas City Chiefs.

Spread: Atlanta by 3

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Tony Gonzalez is returning to face the Kansas City Chiefs, beginning what figures to be his last season to try to finally win a playoff game.

Matt Ryan and coach Mike Smith have more time but also must be wondering when the Atlanta Falcons will break through.

Gonzalez will play as a visitor at Arrowhead Stadium for the first time Sunday when the Falcons look to begin their recovery from another postseason disappointment as they meet the banged-up Chiefs.

The 12-time Pro Bowler has never played against his former team and will likely get a hero's welcome, back at the home of the franchise with which he holds team records in receptions (916), receiving yards (10,940) and touchdown catches (76).

"It's going to be a little weird being in a different locker room and coming out of that tunnel when we first come in," Gonzalez told the Chiefs' official website. "It's going to be a little weird, but I'm looking forward to it."

Gonzalez was traded to Atlanta before the 2009 season for a 2010 second-round pick that the Chiefs used on defensive back Javier Arenas. Kansas City was in a rebuilding mode, and Gonzalez wanted to play for a contender.

He went 0-3 in the playoffs with Kansas City and now has defeats the last two years with Atlanta. The Falcons fell 24-2 to the eventual Super Bowl champion Giants in a wild-card game after a 10-6 season in 2011.

Gonzalez has indicated he will likely retire after this year, and still believes the Falcons can get over the hump.

"I realize we have an opportunity to go to the playoffs, win a playoff game, and that's what I want," the future Hall of Famer said. "I've been playing my whole career for a chance to go to the Super Bowl and I feel we have as good a chance as anybody."

Ryan and Smith have been together for a franchise-record four straight winning seasons, but their 0-3 postseason mark has the Falcons still looking for their first playoff win since the 2004 season.

Atlanta is confident it can take the next step in 2012.

"I think this is probably the most talented group we've had up to this point," receiver Roddy White said. "We can all run. I think our team's fast. I think we play fast. I think it can be special."

The Falcons certainly have plenty of talent, with the NFC's leading returning rusher in Michael Turner and top receivers in White and Julio Jones. Ryan threw for a career-high 29 touchdowns last year, including 20 in the final nine regular-season games against four interceptions.

There are new coordinators on both sides of the ball, with Dirk Koetter on offense and Mike Nolan on defense.

Nolan will likely use more schemes with three cornerbacks than with three linebackers. That's because Atlanta added four-time Pro Bowler Asante Samuel to a unit that includes fellow corners Brent Grimes and Dunta Robinson.

"The (Falcons) secondary in general is an outstanding secondary, probably one of the best secondaries we'll go up against all year," Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel said.

Cassel was limited to nine games a year ago due to a hand injury as he enters his fourth season with Kansas City, which went 7-9 after winning the AFC West the previous season.

A tumultuous season saw Romeo Crennel take over as coach for Todd Haley for the final three games. The Chiefs won two of them, handing the Packers their lone regular-season defeat in Crennel's debut and helping him earn the permanent job.

Crennel, however, faces a new set of problems with his defense. The unit will be without linebacker Tamba Hali, suspended for the opener for violating the league's policy on substance abuse.

Linebacker Derrick Johnson is bothered by a bad ankle, cornerback Brandon Flowers has a bum heel, safety Kendrick Lewis is dealing with a shoulder injury and backup cornerback Jalil Brown has been trying to recover from a groin strain.

If Flowers and Brown do not play, veteran Jacques Reeves could be called upon to shadow either White or Jones. It's also hard to know what to expect from safety Eric Berry, a Pro Bowler in his 2010 rookie season who is coming back from a torn ACL.

"Other guys have to step up and they have to be relentless," Crennel said. "Like Eric Berry, he's going to be relentless with or without Tamba. I think other guys will have to play the same way."

There could be a greater urgency to get snaps for first-round draft pick Dontari Poe, a defensive tackle the Chiefs hoped to use as a situational pass rusher but now could be starting.

Improvement in a running game that wasn't very productive last season would help keep the injury-plagued defense off the field. The Chiefs led the league with 2,627 rushing yards in 2010 only to fall to 15th with 1,893 yards one year later while finishing with an AFC-low 20 touchdowns.

Jamaal Charles, however, is back after being limited to two games due to a torn ACL while the Chiefs also added former 1,000-yard back Peyton Hillis from Cleveland.

Ryan was a rookie the last time these teams met nearly four years ago. He threw a 70-yard TD pass to White, and Turner gained 104 yards and scored three times in the Falcons' 38-14 victory.

[#58ChiefsFan]

I most hope for an injury free game. Forecast looks to be perfect weather, a day for some Arrowhead magic.

Lots of optimisim tonight lets hope we look more like we did against the Cards than we have recently.

[matthewschiefs]

LOVE to see Roy making these threads again GO CHIEFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[AkChief49]

Oops! I just noticed that I misspelled "Chiefs" in the thread title! Can a mod fix it and then delete this post?
great googly moogly!!:D

[TopekaRoy]

great googly moogly!!:D

Thanks a lot, AkChief49. Now when it gets fixed everyone is still gonna know what a dufus I am!:lol:

[#58ChiefsFan]

You get a pass this time Roy since its the first game and you missed the preseason. :chiefs:

[tornadospotter]

Oops! I just noticed that I misspelled "Chiefs" in the thread title! Can a mod fix it and then delete this post?
I fixed it for you.

[bricooper78]

great googly moogly!!:D

Just had to youtube that commercial!!! Classic awesomeness!!:D

[TopekaRoy]

You get a pass this time Roy since its the first game and you missed the preseason. :chiefs:

Unlike the players, I don't NEED preseason.

... Come to think of it, maybe I do! :lol:

[tornadospotter]

Thanks a lot, AkChief49. Now when it gets fixed everyone is still gonna know what a dufus I am!:lol:
Sorry Roy, I am not going to edit all the posts, so you are outed, all will know now that you are! Just like all of us.:yahoo:

[tornadospotter]

First game of the 2012 season, High emotions, anticipation, heated words, all will happen, I as a mod just ask you as members of the Home of The Chiefs, the Chiefs Crowd! Follow the rules of the site, and be a true Chief, a fan of the Chiefs! Now start the War Drums! Start the Chant!

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[Chiefster]

You da man Roy!

[Lord-Chiefy]

this is gonna be so upsetting..

[MissingTBone]

Ready to see if the coaches have the players prepared for this game, and season. Hopes, and spirits are high and I'm ready for some Chiefs football. Go Chiefs!!

[matthewschiefs]

Bad news Flowers wont play

[chief31]

Flowers OUT for today.

[chief31]

I see I was late on that one.

Not good.news at all.

[Lord-Chiefy]

Yea flowers out.. hopefully we dont give up more then 250yds passing..I fear more lile 325plus.

This pre-season crappy play has me very worried.

[spiman]

Lets go Chiefs Start this season off right Off to the bar :toast2: yea 10 am a bit early Not on tv (Stream not today) Have to have big screen for this one.:chiefs:

[matthewschiefs]

Guys on defense are going to step it up today. If a day like today was going to happen with being without flowers and hali week 1 is the best week as the Falcons won't be hitting there peak most likely on week 1 Lets get the job done.

[Ryla02]

Go chiefs

[fairladyZ]

lets go CHIEFS!

[brdempsey69]

It's up to the Chiefs OFFENSE to carry the day with the Chiefs Defensive backfield missing 2 starters....plain and simple.

They have to move the ball and put points on the scoreboard, every time they get their hands on the ball.

[matthewschiefs]

anyone have a link the one of first row seems to be showing the saints game

[jap1]

No flowers makes me very nervous. Here's to a great showing by the rest of the Chiefs!

[loyalchief91]

anyone have a link the one of first row seems to be showing the saints game
yeah same here man

[matthewschiefs]

Ok it now switched all is well

[brdempsey69]

Nice play by Berry.

[loyalchief91]

moving the ball on us like it's nothing

[matthewschiefs]

Not a good start way to many 3rd down conversions

[loyalchief91]

wow. just like that touchdown atl

[McLovin]

They made that look way to easy. If they had that kind of pressure on Cassel it would have been a three and out ... He would have folded like a cheap suit. Looks like it could be a long day.

[jason1981]

Reeves is going to loose the game for us. He cant cover jones. We ok everywhere else but there going to pick on reeves all day if we dont adjust. Everyone knew where they were going on that td pass.

[brdempsey69]

They've got to stop them on 3rd down. Or it's going to be a long day.

Don't send Berry on any more f#$%ing blitzes -- he never gets to the QB, ever. Let him stay back in coverage.

[fairladyZ]

they need to do something quick or this will get out of control. Move berry to corner or something cause they will continue to pick on reeves cause he's horrible

[iratefan]

hi friends, looks like its that time of year again. and after that opening drive... feels like last year all over again. lets see what O can do now, eh?

[iratefan]

good start - i like it so far! good to see some familiar faces in action

[McLovin]

Btw I know they didn't show it on TV but I am about 10 miles from the stadium and I believe I felt and heard a flyover a few minutes ago. Does anyone know if they had a flyover planned today or is this an absolute for the home opener or even everygame.

[iratefan]

uhhh - hmmm. what do you know. BOWE DROPS! and drive momentum has died. wheee -

Edit: oops! looks like he made up for it! for conversion

[McLovin]

I know I have been very critical of Cassel but that was a very nice looking connection between Cassel and Bowe

[matthewschiefs]

Nice Throw

[jap1]

That a bit of zip. Not used to seeing that from Cassel. Hope he keeps it up.

[brdempsey69]

Good 3rd down throw by Cassel to Bowe. C'mon Chiefs...get the goose egg off the scoreboard.

[matthewschiefs]

UGGGG can't finish the drive

[iratefan]

ok - ill take a fg here thats fine. encouraging offensive display.

[KristofLaw]

First field goal of the year, c'mon D!

Go Chiefs!

[brdempsey69]

Not a bad start for the Offense. At least they answered the Falcons score to a degree and most importantly didn't go 3 and out and gave their Defense a rest and a chance to regroup.

[loyalchief91]

Ehh..atleast we put up some points. Not a td, but atleast something.

[matthewschiefs]

Lets hope Romeo worked his magic and made some adjustments for the defense we have to find some way to stop them even without the injuried and suspended guys

[iratefan]

That a bit of zip. Not used to seeing that from Cassel. Hope he keeps it up.

hes always had an arm. control has been the issue. that one was nicely on target!

[jap1]

We need to step up the running game.

[matthewschiefs]

uGGG that doesn't help

[McLovin]

That was ugly. Wow .. can't let that happen.

[iratefan]

oh jesus......

[brdempsey69]

It just figures. They give up a big kickoff return. Succop kicked it out of the end zone on the opening KO, but doesn't do it when they really need it.

[jason1981]

That was busted coverage. The went to deep down feild and put themselves out of play.

[brdempsey69]

False start. Now hold 'em on 3rd down.

[fairladyZ]

Nice Job D!

[brdempsey69]

Good. Hold them to 3.

[McLovin]

Good deal, Special Teams slipped but the D stepped up and held them to a field goal.

[jap1]

Great defensive stand. Now the o needs to get in the end zone!

[loyalchief91]

defense did it's job

[matthewschiefs]

GOOD JOB defense

[iratefan]

that could ahve been much worse. good stand, fortunate penalty. hate being saved by penalties though...

[McLovin]

Not only did they get the stop they did it on a short field. Props to the D for that one .... Keep it up.

[jason1981]

Nice stand on defense but did u see how much cushion reeves was giving jones. I understand why but thats would be an easy connection to reeves for atleast 5yards if reeves makes the tackle.

[brdempsey69]

OK, let's see if the Chiefs can run the ball better this series. But let Cassel throw enough to keep them honest.

[jap1]

Love to see a long drive here.

[iratefan]

im glad to have hillis in chiefs red these days!

[McLovin]

Moeaki showing the other Tony that we are good at that position. He may be missed as a person but we have moved on and are good at the position. GO CHIEFS lets send Tony G home missing the Chiefs and with a loss.

[jason1981]

We need to throw down field to open up our run game.

[brdempsey69]

Nice job getting a 1st down on 3rd down on the pass from Cassel to Moeaki. Cassel is off to a decent start getting the ball to the open guy on 3rd down and converting to 1st down.

This what we need to see from Cassel throughout the game & if he can keep it up, the Chiefs will have a chance to win.

[jap1]

That's what I've been waiting to see!

[matthewschiefs]

Charles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

O line didn't do there job there to much pressure on Cassel don't really like that play call

[McLovin]

Come on don't try to get cute ... it rarely works.

[brdempsey69]

Stupid play call, there. Save that type of play call for the 2nd half.

[iratefan]

jamaal charles opens you up... then you blow it with flea flickers?!?

[matthewschiefs]

Cassel is looking good so far

[jap1]

Nice pass, good zip and accuracy, good movement in the pocket.

[McLovin]

Another 3rd down Cassel to Bowe... I have to say so far at least Cassel isnt looking too bad.

[brdempsey69]

Again Cassel, is converting 3rd down into 1st. Keep it up Matt.

[fairladyZ]

Thats The Way Matt!

[iratefan]

omg bowe! all he needed apparently was a warm-up drop. also... cassel - accuracy? ?was that something new developed over the off season?

[jap1]

That was pretty! TD!!!

[matthewschiefs]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So cassel haters anything to complain about today so far?

[McLovin]

Touchdown Kaaaannnnnsaaas City. Good series Cassel ... make me eat my words.

[brdempsey69]

Yes, nice catch by Boss. And it's a different ball game.

I told you all, it would be up to the Offense to carry the day.

[iratefan]

wtf is going on!?! :O

[jason1981]

Impressive what else can you say

[loyalchief91]

Nice impressive

[KristofLaw]

Beautiful! TD Boss!

[iratefan]

cassel getting better protection up front? has this really been his 'weakness' all along?

[McLovin]

TOUCHDOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So cassel haters anything to complain about today so far?
I have been very critical of Cassel but so far I have to give him props he has been showing poise and has looked pretty good overall. Hopefully he will show that he can be a great Quarterback and make me eat my words.

[jap1]

Yes, nice catch by Boss. And it's different ball game.

I told you all, it would be up to the Offense to carry the day.

Let's hope the D can hold them again. I'm hoping Reeves wil match up better the rest of the day.

[jap1]

cassel getting better protection up front? has this really been his 'weakness' all along?

That and he has time to call the play, line up and do a pre snap read and audible if necessary. Something you cannot do when they play gets into the huddle with 10 sec on the play clock.

[jason1981]

Not to jinx us but cassel has always had this potential but consitency is his weakness. Lets hope he keeps it up.

[matthewschiefs]

I have been very critical of Cassel but so far I have to give him props he has been showing poise and has looked pretty good overall. Hopefully he will show that he can be a great Quarterback and make me eat my words.

I have that same hope it's amazing what a guy can do sometimes when you give him a chance

[brdempsey69]

cassel getting better protection up front? has this really been his 'weakness' all along?

Yes, that has been Cassel's primary problem from 2009--2011, of getting beaten into a zombie. Go watch the game against Miami from last year for a great example.

That why so many Chiefs fans have been calling for the Chiefs brass to address their O-Line -- which they did this last offseason.

[loyalchief91]

stupid challenge

[matthewschiefs]

Maybe the replacement refs will screw this up and overturn it lol

[jason1981]

I think they challenged just to give the defense a rest to stop their momentum. If ur going to call a time out u might as well challenge the play if theres any chance. I think it was more just to take a timeout.

[jason1981]

A turnover woukd be a big boost for.us

[matthewschiefs]

This defense is really missing Hali and flowers

[brdempsey69]

C'mon Defense. Get it together. They haven't come close to stopping the Falcons Offense.

[jap1]

Wow nice block while the pass is in the air. I think that is a call the regular refs would have made.

[loyalchief91]

julio jones killin us

[matthewschiefs]

they got away with a LOW block this is looking to much like last year missing 3 good players GRRRRR

[fairladyZ]

i hope romeo is livid on the sidelines with the officials and gets that **** stopped now or they will continue to do it and the refs will let it go

[jason1981]

Refs costs a atleast 4 points there with no flag thrown. Cant cut block or oick a db like that.

[jap1]

There you go Charles. Way to get the momentum back. He almost broke it for 6.

[matthewschiefs]

Have i said CHARLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lately

[brdempsey69]

Chiefs need to answer back. Good run by Charles.

[jap1]

Great downfield block by Bowe.

[brdempsey69]

Another good pass by Cassel on 3rd down. Very encouraging.

[iratefan]

magic - im seein some magic.

[brdempsey69]

Take it in, Offense.

[jap1]

The offense is clicking!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Ummmm

Cassel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

[McLovin]

Touchdown Kaannnnnsaaasssss City!!!!!!!!!

[iratefan]

cassel doin a tebow impression!? hah ok.

[fairladyZ]

that's my boy!

[brdempsey69]

Nice play call. Completely fooled them with the QB draw.

Very encouraging to see Cassel playing well & keeping the Chiefs in the game.

[KristofLaw]

That was a sweet 80 yard drive! Matt Cassel with the draw!

[McLovin]

I know that the D is depleted some but now is the time to step up. The O has kept the team in this game. That is something I haven't been able to say for a while.

[jason1981]

Cant say im not shocked with our offense. Were clicking betterbthan all of last year all put together.

[brdempsey69]

Now's the time for the Defense to step up. They need to find a way to stop them & get the ball back the Offense.

[jap1]

Cmon D. Hold them for 2 more minutes!

[jason1981]

Were missing tamba bad. We havent even knocked ryan down. A sack would be nice but even just to hit him wohkd help.

[matthewschiefs]

At some point this D is going to have to step up we can't let them move the ball this easy COME ON Someone MAKE A PLAY

[jap1]

Were missing tamba bad. We havent even knocked ryan down. A sack would be nice but even just to hit him wohkd help.

Houston says you're welcome.

[matthewschiefs]

Sack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brdempsey69]

Nice play by Justin Houston. C'mon, keep the out of the end zone.

[iratefan]

finally some penetration!

[jason1981]

Finally a sack. We needbto hold them to a fg and we will be in a better position

[matthewschiefs]

Holding them to 3 would be HUGE here

[McLovin]

Were missing tamba bad. We havent even knocked ryan down. A sack would be nice but even just to hit him wohkd help.
Ask and you shall receive.

[jap1]

Way to hold them off D! we are bleeding, but it's a slow bleed now at least.

[brdempsey69]

Phew!! Held them to 3.

[iratefan]

\o/ - a stop!

[matthewschiefs]

Ok we have a shot comeing out of the half to grab the lead being without 3 guys on defense 2 TOP GUYS I would say things don't look as bad as they could

[jason1981]

If we keep it close and being at home we should be able to pull a win off here with missing our starters on def

[fairladyZ]

i think if we come out and score a TD on first possession we win. If we kick a FG it's a shoot out the rest of the game. If we are forced to punt i don't feel good about it

[brdempsey69]

If the Defense can just force a turnover or two, somehow, some way in the 2nd half, the Chiefs can win this game.

[jap1]

If we can get them to punt once or twice in the second half, then I think we definitely haven strong chance to win. Not only this game, but throughout the season. If we can hold an explosive offense without 3 starters, ESP Flowers.

[matthewschiefs]

i think if we come out and score a TD on first possession we win. If we kick a FG it's a shoot out the rest of the game. If we are forced to punt i don't feel good about it

I agree this first possession will be HUGE we have a shot to grab the lead lets get it done

[brdempsey69]

Turn Charles loose in the 2nd half.

[jap1]

That QB sneak wouldn't have worked with our line last year.

[jap1]

That's how you step up in the pocket.

[brdempsey69]

Keep it up, Cassel. You're doing great.

[McLovin]

Man Cassel is really looking good. I am cooking the crow. Tons of pressure kept his poise and got the first down. Man I am really liking Cassels play this game hope it sticks.

[jap1]

Damn!

[brdempsey69]

Damn it. Missed FG.

[matthewschiefs]

That hurts

[jap1]

Double damn!

[McLovin]

ARGGHHHHH first series of the game with no points for either team. Not good Succop that was only from 40 what happened.

[jason1981]

That missed fg going to hurt bit we need to hold them to a fg now.

[brdempsey69]

DONTARI POE!! Nice work.

[matthewschiefs]

NICE job Poe

[brdempsey69]

They got to quit giving up 3rd and long.

[matthewschiefs]

Once again can't get off the field on 3rd down

[loyalchief91]

can't stop anybody

[brdempsey69]

Gotta keep them out of the end zone.

[iratefan]

no chance stopping a steamroller today with this D effort.

[McLovin]

Should have been three and out but now they get a touchdown on 3rd down. Man that hurt.

[loyalchief91]

frustrating

[jap1]

We really are missing the pass rush.

[matthewschiefs]

Man this d looks like 03

[iratefan]

*shakes head*

[jason1981]

That was on dj. He shouldnt have let himself been cut on his blitz. Hes more athletic then that.

[Sick Dog]

Can't stop them its unfortunate...bright side though is when they get the starters back and the way the offense is playing they are going to have a great year!

[loyalchief91]

Well, unless we get some stops and keep scoring. Then it's most likely over.

[brdempsey69]

The Chiefs defensive coaches are NOT getting their people in the right place & calling the right defenses. It's totally inexcusable to give up a 31 yard pass play on 3rd down and 11 and that right there could be the play that spells the outcome of this game.

[matthewschiefs]

I just hope that whatever it was that Hali did to get suspended he's watching this seeing how much he let the team down

[Sick Dog]

Ryan has all day! Tough to stop that!...Thanks Hali...hope that dope was worth it...

[jason1981]

Of we dont get a turnover im afraod this game is over. We need to score on this drive or it maybe over. I woukd say this is the most important drive and the turning point of this game. Well find out alot about our offense on this drive.

[McLovin]

And it starts to unravel.

[Sick Dog]

F*@k its over!

[jap1]

Damn.

[loyalchief91]

Yup it's over

[iratefan]

oops - mini-meltdown?

[jason1981]

Game Over

[iratefan]

nope - not mini melt down, major meltdown

[Sick Dog]

F-you Tony! You did that as a Chief not a Falcon!

[McLovin]

That was very disrespectful of Tony .. he can go home now. BOOOOOOOO

[fairladyZ]

well ****

[brdempsey69]

The Chiefs defensive coaches are NOT getting their people in the right place & calling the right defenses. It's totally inexcusable to give up a 31 yard pass play on 3rd down and 11 and that right there could be the play that spells the outcome of this game.


Yep, I called it correctly. The game is starting to come completely undone as a result, now.

They force a fumble and score again and it's now gotten out of hand and now 34-17 and now the Chiefs are going to have to throw the ball repeatedly to try to get back in the game. Let's see how well the O-Line holds up.

[jason1981]

I hope we pass for the rest of the game so we can build for next week. Theres no chance we come back now.

[fairladyZ]

here comes atlanta bringing pressure and our o-line won't hold.. watch

[jason1981]

Well it would be good to find what our oline does. It will be a good test.

[jason1981]

Now cassel is going to chock. He shoukd have thrown it away and didnt even look to throw it.

[McLovin]

Now they are going to run for the rest of the game. We will be going three and out from here on.

[buffman316]

good first half at least. The defense is pathetic

[fairladyZ]

every year this **** happens. EVERY ****ING YEAR!

[jap1]

Pass interference?

[matthewschiefs]

Well this is over d cant do anything and now the offense cant do anything

[McLovin]

This is unfortunately the Chiefs and Cassel I remember they get behind and crumble. It feels like they have lost hope. I was hoping that they would at least play at a good intensity the rest of the game .... doesn't look like it. The rest of this game will likely tell how the season is going to go.

[iratefan]

ah christ its so obvious that theyve just flat out given up. pack it up boys and spare us the humiliation on the scoreboard.

[jason1981]

Our d is missing tambi hali and flowers in the worst way. Lewis to but flowers and tamba the most. If we had tamba this woukdnt have been differ.

[iratefan]

"kansas city looks very confused on defense right now" - right now as opposed to ... all game?

[matthewschiefs]

Our d is missing tambi hali and flowers in the worst way. Lewis to but flowers and tamba the most. If we had tamba this woukdnt have been differ.

I hope Hali feels like crap right now he let the team down I hope whatever he did to get suspended was worth hurting the team like this

[jason1981]

I cant say this is all on the d with the two turnovers we had but our pass d sucks withought hali our flowers.

[fairladyZ]

all i know is hali better come back with a damn vengence!

and i'm still confused. flowers practiced all week with the 1's and isn't active today.. why the change?

[jason1981]

Take charles out. No need to risk injury.

[MissingTBone]

Good first half, same old Chiefs 2nd half. Here's hoping we are better prepared next week, and that we get Hali, and Flowers back. Good thing we got rid of Carr and kept Bowe!!

[iratefan]

stop running the ball - your blockers have given up and youre asking for injury now.

[jason1981]

Heres a hoping for no injuries during for the rest of game when the game is over. Were not built for fast scoring so game is over.

[fairladyZ]

well that was all cassel. dumb play call

[matthewschiefs]

I cant say this is all on the d with the two turnovers we had but our pass d sucks withought hali our flowers.

THIS is the biggest factor in this game. The D not being able to catch a cold changed the offense I was really disapointed with Hali when his supsenison was annonced even more now. He really hurt the team.

[McLovin]

Yep Cassel is now in full out panic mode.

[iratefan]

and suddenly things are feeling much more familiar lol

[AkChief49]

Cassel's short leash just got tighter than a banjo string with me!!!!pathetic

[fairladyZ]

oop 1 bad play and here come the cassel haters.. it's all his fault lets hang him! How dare he let atlanta walk down the field and not punt at all. How dare he smoke weed and get suspended. How dare he call a running play over and over that keeps getting stuff.

fairweather fans.

[McLovin]

Matt Cassel comes out looking good then reverts to his old self ... The D has absolutely dropped the ball and at first Cassel kept the team in it but then one mistake and he comes completely unraveled and throws the game away.

[brdempsey69]

Don't put the blame on Cassel. His O-Line has looked like they have flat out quit.

[CajunChief]

Both sides of the ball fell apart in the 2nd half.

[iratefan]

keeping it classy now . what are we the raiders?

[2010chiefs]

well. It was a fun first half and same ole crapy second half. Pathetic is right.

[fairladyZ]

it was a bad play by cassel but a bad play call too. The play calling is going down hill fast

[jap1]

Where is our run game? It seems like the holes just aren't there.

[AkChief49]

Where is our run game? It seems like the holes just aren't there.
which is why Jamaal should be pulled now.

[brdempsey69]

And where has Jon Baldwin been? Last time I checked, he WASN'T on the injury list. Why no passes thrown his way in this game?

[iratefan]

more over throwing? lost focus? seeing a lot more balls over the head through the finger tips...

[McLovin]

We were down by 3 and then Cassel fumbled, and two interceptions 17 unanswered points and we are now down by 20. I say this is on CASSEL. He did come out looking good but the first sign of struggle he falls apart. We need a quarterback PERIOD.

[Sick Dog]

Are you kidding me there is no blaming Cassel here they became one denominational...desperate...missed field goal and can't stop them...I put this all on D and mainly because of injury and oh ya SUSPENSION!!!

[iratefan]

o__________O

[fairladyZ]

the fumble was caused by pressure on his back side... ALbert.

THe first pick was in and out of moeaki's hands.. Moeaki.

2nd int was cassel's fault..

but of course a cassel hater wants to hang him.. go figure

[iratefan]

whats wrong, not any options that play? the screens covered, so ill just peg it at the defender's foot? cmon...

[McLovin]

Are you kidding me there is no blaming Cassel here they became one denominational...desperate...missed field goal and can't stop them...I put this all on D and mainly because of injury and oh ya SUSPENSION!!!
Yeah because they had so much to do with the fumble and two interceptions. The D caused Matt 'Backup' Cassel to fall apart and give away the game.

[iratefan]

the fumble was caused by pressure on his back side... ALbert.

THe first pick was in and out of moeaki's hands.. Moeaki.

2nd int was cassel's fault..

but of course a cassel hater wants to hang him.. go figure


whatever, hang the whole damn team. you dont see any sissies wearing falcons helmets do you?

[fairladyZ]

it's pretty simple to figure out..

Atlanta made the proper adjustments to shut us completly down.

We didn't, we went more conservative and now it's showing up. Atlanta d has all the confidence and pressure and are flying around everywhere. It's going to happen you can't blame 1 person for it. it's on EVERYONE especially the coaches

[matthewschiefs]

Are you kidding me there is no blaming Cassel here they became one denominational...desperate...missed field goal and can't stop them...I put this all on D and mainly because of injury and oh ya SUSPENSION!!!

THIS THIS AND MORE THIS. It's easy for a d when you're having to just try to keep up because your D can't catch a cold. I AM FAR more disapointed in Hali and Mr holdout Bowe who hasn't done a whole lot either then Cassel. Cassel helped keep us in the game the first half. Flowers being hurt and hali thinking it was more important to take whatever he did to get suspended then to be there for the team hurt this team far more then Cassel today.

[jason1981]

Its not on cassel at all but our point is that when he needs to carry the team he chocks but when were close hes good. We just need him to be cossistant for the whole game no matter how much oressures on him. But no this game is not on him.

[matthewschiefs]

the fumble was caused by pressure on his back side... ALbert.

THe first pick was in and out of moeaki's hands.. Moeaki.

2nd int was cassel's fault..

but of course a cassel hater wants to hang him.. go figure

THIS THIS AND MORE THIS. Funny how Cassel won't get credit for what he did in the first half that kept us in the game in the first place. This game changed on that missed field goal. but I'm sure Cassel made him miss it

[McLovin]

Hang on to your BOY there .. Cassel is suppose to be the leader of this team. He is not a starter. When things get tough he falls apart PERIOD. We are never going to be good with Matt Cassel as starting quarterback. When things are going good he is just fine but the first bit of struggle he gives up and goes away. He is nothing more then a good backup and he needs to be on another team or out of the league retired living on Scott Piolis ignorance next year.

[fairladyZ]

thats because when we need to relay on him it's to late and the d is all over our o-line, the run game has stopped, and the receivers can't get open.

i don't know many qb's that can overcome that. maybe 2 or 3. We're not built to be a passing team like atl, or gb. it's just fact. If we setup and scared defenses with passing game it would be easier for him. but we're not we rely on both run and pass, when run gets shut down so does our pass cause defenses know what to do. Our run sets up our pass. If run is stopped our pass is not setup and it's easy to pick apart.

[brdempsey69]

THIS THIS AND MORE THIS. Funny how Cassel won't get credit for what he did in the first half that kept us in the game in the first place. This game changed on that missed field goal. but I'm sure Cassel made him miss it

And that 3rd and 11 play that followed where they gave up a 31-yard pass play. The floodgates opened right there.

[chief31]

Yeah because they had so much to do with the fumble and two interceptions. The D caused Matt 'Backup' Cassel to fall apart and give away the game.

First off, we were down by ten when Cassel fumble because his blindside was not protected.

Then Moeaki caused the first Int.

And were then down by twenty.

Yes... Cassel gets some blame for the fumble. And once the game was over, he made a horrible.pass.

But to look.any further than the defense for blame is motivated by something other than reality.

[McLovin]

THIS THIS AND MORE THIS. Funny how Cassel won't get credit for what he did in the first half that kept us in the game in the first place. This game changed on that missed field goal. but I'm sure Cassel made him miss it
I gave him credit ... He did look good in the first half.. I was cooking up the crow and hoping to eat my words then Cassel FAILED and reverted to the 2011 version. Even the announcers asked what Matt Cassel we were going to see the 2010 version or the 2009 and 2011 version. First half it was 2010 ... since then ... WOW epic FAIL

[jason1981]

Why is charles still in the game?

[matthewschiefs]

Hang on to your BOY there .. Cassel is suppose to be the leader of this team. He is not a starter. When things get tough he falls apart PERIOD. We are never going to be good with Matt Cassel as starting quarterback. When things are going good he is just fine but the first bit of struggle he gives up and goes away. He is nothing more then a good backup and he needs to be on another team or out of the league retired living on Scott Piolis ignorance next year.

Piolis ignorance?

Ya Cassel made the D give up 40 points YA Cassel sucks he kept this team in it for a half because the d sure wasn't then put this team in a spot to tie the game coming out of the half. I guess he missed the field goal. I guess he then made the defense give up yet anther TD putting us down 2 scores. I guess it was Cassel's lack of leadership that made the ball go through Moaki's hands to get picked. Give me a break

[2010chiefs]

not all cassels fault but i still want another qb. Hes disapointing at the position.

[jap1]

Was Jon Baldwin even in the game? I was hoping to see him perform.

[McLovin]

Piolis ignorance?

Ya Cassel made the D give up 40 points YA Cassel sucks he kept this team in it for a half because the d sure wasn't then put this team in a spot to tie the game coming out of the half. I guess he missed the field goal. I guess he then made the defense give up yet anther TD putting us down 2 scores. I guess it was Cassel's lack of leadership that made the ball go through Moaki's hands to get picked. Give me a break
Yep Piolis ignorance signing a backup to a superstar salary. Matt Cassel doesn't have the leadership ability to be a starting quarterback in this league.

[jason1981]

I havent even seen baldwin on the field.

[fairladyZ]

you people that want a different qb really need to go be fans of another team. WE ARE NOT BUILT to throw the ball around. Cassel is just fine in the offense we run.

[Lewis_Chiefs]

Passing on Russell Wilson who went one pick after ours in the third round could be a big mistake.

[jason1981]

Baldwin on field in with 40 sec left.

[McLovin]

you people that want a different qb really need to go be fans of another team. WE ARE NOT BUILT to throw the ball around. Cassel is just fine in the offense we run.
Says the guy who has such a high quality character guy as Larry Johnson as his favorite past player ... wow get a clue this is a passing league. The quarterback is the leader of the team. Matt Cassel is NOT a leader ... he is a great backup ... nothing more.