Chiefs vs Panthers: Official Game Day Thread

[TopekaRoy]

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule
https://i.chzbgr.com/full/7075799296/hD75AC3D2/ennui
trying to figure out how to stop the Chiefs offense!

[TopekaRoy]

The Kansas City Chiefs (7-1) (3-1 @home)

https://www.fulcrumgallery.com/product-images/P661490-10/2009-kansas-city-chiefs-team-logo.jpg

vs.

The Carolina Panthers (3-5) (2-2 away)

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Sunday, November 8th, 12:00PM CT
at
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri
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Television coverage:
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Kansas City
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Topeka
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St. Louis
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FOX

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Stats & Stuff


Weather forecast: http://www.nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/partly-cloudy-day.png 67 degrees. Partly Cloudy. 16 mph S winds.

Line: Chiefs -10, Over/Under: 51.5

Trends:
Chiefs:
Kansas City are 15-2 ATS in their last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City's last 7 games.
Kansas City are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 5 games against Carolina.
Kansas City are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games at home.
Kansas City are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games this season.
Kansas City are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games played in week 9.
Kansas City are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games played on a Sunday.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games when playing as the favourite.

Panthers:
Carolina are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games.
Carolina are 3-13 SU in their last 16 games.
Carolina are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Kansas City.
Carolina are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
Carolina are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Carolina are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in November.
Carolina are 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in week 9.

Against the Spread:
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Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
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Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:
"It's a battle that I have with my nature. I want to throw it and take the risk every single time. But ... you've got to realize you don't have to take that risk whenever your defense is playing like they are and special teams is doing what they do."
--Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes

Panthers:
"[The Chiefs] are advanced in their system. They know what they’re doing. Our guys are doing a great job. They’re growing in it. We hope to have the success they have."
--Panthers Head Coach Matt Rule

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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Schedules/Results:



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Date

Opponent

Time/TV
Tickets



Thursday
Sep. 10

HOU Texans (https://fbschedules.com/houston-texans-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
NBC
W 34-20



Sunday
Sep. 20
at LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA
4:25pm ET
CBS
W 23-20
(OT)



Monday
Sep. 28
at BAL Ravens
(https://fbschedules.com/baltimore-ravens-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
8:15pm ET
ESPN
W 34-20


Monday
Oct. 5
NE Patriots (https://fbschedules.com/new-england-patriots-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
7:05pm ET
CBS
W 26-10


Sunday
Oct. 11
LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 40-32


Monday
Oct. 19

at BUF Bills
(https://fbschedules.com/buffalo-bills-schedule/)New Era Field
Orchard Pk, NY
5:00pm ET
FOX/NFLN
W 26-17



Sunday
Oct. 25
at DEN Broncos (https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)
Empower Field
Denver, CO
4:25pm ET
CBS
W 43-16


Sunday
Nov. 1
NY Jets
(https://fbschedules.com/new-york-jets-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 35-9


Sunday
Nov. 8

CAR Panthers (https://fbschedules.com/carolina-panthers-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO

1:00pm ET
FOX

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Sunday
Nov. 15
.
BYE
.




Sunday
Nov. 22
at LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV
8:20pm ET
NBC
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Sunday
Nov. 29
at TB Bucs
(https://fbschedules.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)R. James Stdm
Tampa, FL
4:25pm ET
CBS
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Sunday
Dec. 6
DEN Broncos (https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
NBC
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Sunday
Dec. 13
at MIA Dolphins
(https://fbschedules.com/miami-dolphins-schedule/)Hard Rock Stdm
Miami Grdens, FL
1:00pm ET
CBS
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Sunday
Dec. 20
at NO Saints (https://fbschedules.com/new-orleans-saints-schedule/)
M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
4:25pm ET
CBS
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Sunday
Dec. 27
ATL Falcons (https://fbschedules.com/atlanta-falcons-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
FOX
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Sunday
Jan. 3
LA Chargers (https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
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Date

Opponent
Time/TV
Tickets


Sunday
Sep. 13
LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 34-30


Sunday
Sep. 20
at TB Bucs
(https://fbschedules.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)R. James Stdm
Tampa, FL
1:00pm ET
FOX
L 31-17


Sunday
Sep. 27

at LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA
4:05pm ET
CBS
W 21-16



Sunday
Oct. 4
AZ Cardinals
(https://fbschedules.com/arizona-cardinals-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 31-21


Sunday
Oct. 11
at ATL Falcons
(https://fbschedules.com/atlanta-falcons-schedule/)M-B Stadium
Atlanta, GA
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 23-16


Sunday
Oct. 18
CHI Bears
(https://fbschedules.com/chicago-bears-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
FOX
L 23-16


Sunday
Oct. 25
at NO Saints
(https://fbschedules.com/new-orleans-saints-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
1:00pm ET
FOX
L 27-24


Thursday
Oct. 29
ATL Falcons
(https://fbschedules.com/atlanta-falcons-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN
L 25-17


Sunday
Nov. 8

at KC Chiefs
(https://fbschedules.com/kansas-city-chiefs-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO

1:00pm ET
FOX

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Sunday
Nov. 15
TB Bucs (https://fbschedules.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)
B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
FOX
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Sunday
Nov. 22
DET Lions
(https://fbschedules.com/detroit-lions-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
FOX
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Sunday
Nov. 29
at MIN Vikings
(https://fbschedules.com/minnesota-vikings-schedule/)U.S. Bank Stdm
Minneapolis, MN
1:00pm ET
FOX
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Sunday
Dec. 6
.
BYE
.




Sunday
Dec. 13
DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
CBS
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Sunday
Dec. 20
at GB Packers
(https://fbschedules.com/green-bay-packers-schedule/)Lambeau Field
Green Bay, WI
Time TBA ET
or Sat.
Dec. 19
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Sunday
Dec. 27
at WAS Redskins
(https://fbschedules.com/washington-redskins-schedule/)FedExField
Landover, MD
1:00pm ET
CBS
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Sunday
Jan. 3
NO Saints
(https://fbschedules.com/new-orleans-saints-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
FOX
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Injury Report:
https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100
C. Jones DT Groin
Probable
F. Clark DE Knee
Questionable
M. Schwartz T Back
OUT
S. Watkins WR Hamstring
OUT
L. Sneed S Collarbone
OUT
K. Osemele G Knee
IR
A. Okafor DE Hamstring
IR
A. Brown CB Knee
IR
M. Danna DE Hamstring
IR
https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/car.png&h=100&w=100
T. Bridgewater QB Neck
Probable
C. McCaffrey RB Ankle
Probable
D. Jackson CB Toe
Probable
Z. Kerr DT Toe
Questionable
M. Haynes LB Shoulder
Questionable
J. Chinn S Knee
Questionable
R. Okung T Calf
Doubtful
T. Larsen C Quarantine
OUT indefinitely
M. Schofield III G COVID-19
OUT indefinitely
K. Short DT Shoulder
IR, is out for season
J. Burris S Ribs
IR
K. Kirkwood WR Shoulder
IR
Y. Gross-Matos DE Ankle
IR
O. Bayless WR Knee
IR

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Depth Charts:


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Chiefs


OFFENSE
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123721480_3972454659448899_2183630648887740454_n.j pg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=msA8KUK9WeYAX8E-43b&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=db20e5c7c7da2a7b9b572a673327cbd9&oe=5FCE6AD3
DEFENSE
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/123708182_3972455212782177_8757859008587663375_n.j pg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=6y9J0DDo4oYAX-DvfkW&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=581373ebbea20f66a09f863012d6b77b&oe=5FCCBADC

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Panthers


OFFENSE
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124379755_3972455589448806_2532498127169658973_n.j pg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=mFS9YZwkeZsAX8a6_oU&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=24c1956d0c4f07161100c47b963d31d2&oe=5FCC0998
DEFENSE
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124477603_3972456346115397_5409117239132806571_n.j pg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=p0tYAn2SsIIAX91CDta&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=e3e272a9e41c13447099d1112d439a61&oe=5FCE0F67

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More Stats & More Stuff

Team Leaders:
https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124441613_3972457039448661_644043885455629758_n.jp g?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=reOTqBNEnXwAX_DVpHx&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=3f5e0bc5c16a049babd47aa810553d9f&oe=5FCD85C9
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Expert's Picks:
https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/124545013_3972458099448555_3053709715050334262_n.j pg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=2&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=t7TW4Gw7Y8QAX9W0vHA&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=0cce516cd2af4e9be76727fa376b0006&oe=5FCE857F

Prisco's Pick:


http://www.chiefscrowd.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=884&d=1484473553&thumb=1


The Panthers have lost three
straight and now must travel
to play one of the best teams
in the league. The Chiefs will
have an offensive explosion
again here against the Carolina
defense. Even with Christian
McCaffrey likely back, it won't
matter. Chiefs big.



Chiefs

37



Panthers

21

[TopekaRoy]

6 Stats to Know


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Matt McMullen
Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt (https://twitter.com/KCChiefs_Matt)





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcuYIrC5cBE

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Chiefs vs Jets: Game Preview
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/game-preview-for-week-9-chiefs-vs-panthers)



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Community & Digital Media Producer
Chiefs.com
@KCChiefs_Matt (https://twitter.com/KCChiefs_Matt)




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4lltga_5zI

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Game Preview from The Associated Press (https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/panthers-chiefs-preview/)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The innovative mind of Chiefs coach Andy Reid can't help but envision how certain players would fit into his offense.

Christian McCaffrey is a prime example.

To be a running back in Reid's system, you must be able to do just about everything: run hard between the tackles and have the speed to get outside, pick up blitzes in the pass game and catch the ball out of the backfield. And that rare versatility is exactly what has made the Panthers running back one of the best in the NFL over the past couple of seasons.

"Sure, he would've fit in the offense well. I think probably every coach would say that in this league," said Reid, whose defense could be faced with stopping him Sunday.

McCaffrey has been out since Week 2 because of a high-ankle sprain, but he looked good in practice this week and could be active for Carolina's trip to Arrowhead Stadium.

"He was a heck of a college player and he's doing a nice job in the NFL, so we'll have to make sure we know what's going on with him," Reid said. "Their other running back (Mike Davis) is doing very well, too, filling in for him."

Carolina coach Matt Rhule said there's a chance Davis could start in the backfield, but that McCaffrey would get his touches.

"Christian brings elite production," Rhule said. "On days when you're not great on third down, he's a tremendous third-down matchup. Explosive runs. He can catch the ball out of the backfield. He's one of the best in the National Football League. Like any great player, you feel better about your chances when he's there than what he's not."

Reid never really got a chance to land McCaffrey, of course. He was chosen by the Panthers out of Stanford with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 draft. But the Chiefs turned out OK - they traded up to 10th and took Patrick Mahomes, who merely led the franchise to its first Super Bowl title in five decades last season.

"I mean, he's a guy that can do it all," Mahomes said. "He can catch the ball as well as he runs the ball, and he runs the ball so well. He's a mismatch for defenses. He can run between the tackles. He has the speed to beat guys outside, and he's such a talented receiver as well. Super talented guy."

CHRISTIAN'S COMPS

The Chiefs eventually got their McCaffrey-style running back when they picked Clyde Edwards-Helaire out of LSU in the first round of April's draft. And when they added two-time All-Pro Le'Veon Bell a few weeks ago, it suddenly left the high-octane Kansas City offense with one of the best backfields in the NFL.

"The biggest thing is how he practices. Le'Veon came in and he just brought in a little different pep," Edwards-Helaire said. "It up-tempos the competition, the way we compete day-in and day-out. Off the field, friends; on the field, doing anything in our power to get on the field and compete."

DOUGLAS' RETURN

The Panthers secondary will get some much-needed help with cornerback Rasul Douglas returning from a two-game stint on the COVID-19/reserve list. Claimed off waivers before the start of the season, Douglas has been a pleasant surprise, becoming the Panthers' most reliable cover man - especially as cornerback Donte Jackson has struggled with injuries.

"Rasul is a big part of our defense," Rhule said, "not just physically but emotionally."

SPEAKING OF RETURNS

The Chiefs could have wide receiver Sammy Watkins back from his ailing hamstring, which has kept him out the past three games, along with fullback Anthony Sherman, who has been on the COVID-19 protocol list because of suspected contact.

BALL CONTROL WOES

While one of the keys to beating the Chiefs is keeping Mahomes off the field, ball control has been an issue for the Panthers this season. Opponents have run 135 plays to their 95 over the past two games, a huge gap largely due to Carolina's inability to win on third downs. Carolina was 2 of 12 on third-down conversions in its Week 8 loss to the Falcons.

PROTECTING BRIDGEWATER

Teddy Bridgewater has spent the past two games under pressure, forcing him to take sacks or throw the ball away. The Panthers hope to get veteran left tackle Russell Okung back from a two-week calf injury, and that would certainly help.

"When Teddy is upright, he's playing like one of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League," Rhule said. "When the quarterback's been under duress, we haven't been the offense that we want to be in."

[TopekaRoy]

Hy-Vee Chiefs Insider (https://www.chiefs.com/video/prepare-for-the-carolina-panthers-hy-vee-chiefs-insider-week-9)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GfzaBONAwM

[TopekaRoy]

How the Chiefs defense beats the Panthers offense in Week 9
from Arrowhead Pride (https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2020/11/7/21553350/how-the-chiefs-defense-beats-the-panthers-offense-in-week-9)

The Arrowhead Pride Nerd Squad breaks down the Panthers’ offense — and a concept we might see on Sunday.

By Craig Stout (https://www.sbnation.com/users/Craig%20Stout?_ga=2.16577726.947317664.1604822296-79455165.1603575377)
@barleyhop (https://www.twitter.com/barleyhop)
Nov 7, 2020, 10:30am CST

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The Kansas City Chiefs defense has started this 2020 season well. They are third in the league in points allowed per game and third in passing yardage allowed, despite a typically pass-heavy game-script. They’ve also faced some good offenses in 2020, and this week’s opponent — the Carolina Panthers — is no exception, despite their league ranking.

With that in mind, let’s dig into the Panthers’ personnel — and a concept we may see on Sunday. Then we’ll discuss how the Chiefs defense can try to slow them down — and beat an offense with some quality weapons.

The personnel

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Teddy Bridgewater has been given the keys to the Panthers offense, coming over to Carolina after a stint as a backup for the New Orleans Saints. He’s largely been the same player for offensive coordinator Joe Brady as he has been his career to date — but with a higher completion percentage. Bridgewater gets the ball out quickly, ranking seventh in the NFL in time to throw. He also throws the ball short, ranking 28th in intended air yards. To put those rankings in perspective, Derek Carr has held the ball longer and thrown deeper than Bridgewater on the season.

The Panthers get their ultimate weapon back in the fold this week, as Christian McCaffrey is expected to return from IR and be active on this week. McCaffrey is an all-world running back that is just as much a threat running out of the backfield as he is catching the ball from the slot. In his stead, six-year veteran Mike Davis has shouldered the load for Carolina. Davis has played well this season and had three games with over five yards per carry while filling in for McCaffrey.

Carolina went out of their way to add a major receiver this year, signing Robby Anderson from the New York Jets. Anderson was a consistent big-play threat for the Jets, and that has not changed in his time in Carolina. His yards per reception have fallen slightly this season, but his volume has significantly increased. He has almost set the best seasonal marks of his career already through eight weeks of the season.

Anderson’s addition has resulted in slightly less targets for last year’s No. 1 receiver, D.J. Moore. Moore is a dense player that is dangerous with the ball in his hands, and he’s running a slightly deeper route tree this year. The Chiefs will need to make sure to keep an eye on Moore throughout the game, as he’s just as dangerous as Anderson. The Panthers have gotten solid contribution from Curtis Samuel in the slot, as well.

The Panthers don’t use their tight ends often in the passing game, but both Ian Thomas and Chris Manhertz are good blockers that can help spring McCaffrey in the run game. Thomas is the more targeted of the two, and he tends to see a bit more of the 11 personnel reps for Joe Brady’s offense.

Carolina looks to be without left tackle Russell Okung this weekend, as he is listed as doubtful with a calf injury. He missed last week as well, and Greg Little was his initial backup. After Little gave up some pressures, Trent Scott entered the rotation. It’s unclear which player will get the nod should Okung be officially ruled out.

Taylor Moton will line up at right tackle for the Panthers and is primed for a big extension this offseason. He’s been very good opening holes for the running game and protecting Bridgewater as he drops back to pass. The interior of the Panthers offensive line is a different story, as Chris Reed, John Miller, and Matt Paradis have struggled to play at a consistent level.

The offensive concept: Empty sets with 21 personnel

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It’s hard to truly pinpoint what Joe Brady will call this week against the Chiefs defense. He’s had McCaffrey for just under two games this season, and the offense was still installing some of their foundational concepts. Davis has performed well in his absence, but there’s little doubt that McCaffrey’s usage will change the offense.

One of the elements the Panthers could lean on is heavy personnel in empty formations. Bringing a fullback or an extra tight end onto the field typically forces the opposition into their slower base defense. That can create an advantage in the passing game, as McCaffrey can get a good matchup against a slower linebacker.

However, Brady will align his heavier personnel — the tight end and fullback, in the above instance — on the boundary. Against a zone defense that doesn’t switch with personnel, this matches up the team’s best coverage defenders with two players that aren’t likely to get the ball. With the zone identification — and two deep safeties — on the play, Bridgewater motions McCaffrey to the slot, aligning the Panthers’ three best receivers opposite three linebackers. McCaffrey pulls the MIKE linebacker out of the hook zone with his route, and the slant is easy money for a receiver against a linebacker.

This also can work to the offense’s advantage with a man coverage identification. If Bridgewater sees the coverage defenders switching and moving the slower linebackers to the boundary, he can choose to keep McCaffrey in the backfield and hand the ball off against a lighter box with advantageous numbers.

A lesser running back makes some of these choices easier for the defense, but McCaffrey is so dangerous that he requires full attention, no matter his alignment. This could mean more single-high coverages in the base defense to keep a safety in the box — both to help in coverage and in run fits. That will put more pressure on the cornerbacks to step up against good receivers, but could limit some of the explosive plays that can come from advantageous matchups from heavy personnel.

The bottom line

It’s hard to really pinpoint what we’ll see out of the Panthers offense this weekend. One would assume that McCaffrey will return to a high-volume workload in his return, which begs questions as to his full usage. Joe Brady was able to develop a strong rushing attack for Clyde Edwards-Helaire last year at Louisiana State University, so there’s zero doubt that he’ll have McCaffrey in advantageous positions this year.

Bridgewater will also look to get the ball out quickly against the Chiefs, especially since he’s likely to lack his normal blind-side protector. The Chiefs can expect quite a bit of the Panthers’ quick passing game with an occasional play-action deep shot to Anderson or Moore.

This isn’t a particularly great matchup for the Chiefs defense. Every linebacker in the league struggles to contain McCaffrey, and I expect the same to be said for the Chiefs group. The Chiefs cornerbacks will want to press to try to avoid some of the quick passing game, but that could leave them exposed to the deep shot against the Panthers faster receivers — especially in single-high looks. There’s reason to think that the Chiefs defense could be a little bit off-balance with this particular group of weapons and play calls.

However, the Chiefs pass rush should be able to capitalize on the replacement at left tackle, and Chris Jones — no longer on the reserve/COVID list — should be able to continue his hot streak against a below-average interior offensive line. Even if Bridgewater can get the ball out quickly, he may take a lot of hits like Sam Darnold did last week. If the Chiefs can speed up Bridgewater’s internal timer a bit, he has shown a propensity for throwing interceptions to the boundary when he doesn’t see the cornerback sitting on the route.

This will be a much sterner test than it looks on paper, and I expect the Panthers to put up a good fight on this side of the ball. If the Chiefs can limit the full damage McCaffrey can do while affecting Bridgewater early, there’s reason to believe they can help get out to an early lead and take the run game out of the equation for the Panthers.

[matthewschiefs]

Lets get the W going into the bye

[TopekaRoy]

Lets get the W going into the bye

I'll "bye" that.

Go Chiefs!

[TopekaRoy]

Don't kill yourselves with dumb penalties, guys.

[matthewschiefs]

They have to burn a Time out early

[matthewschiefs]

Sigh Run D

[TopekaRoy]

Ugh. Another penalty on our D.

[matthewschiefs]

Ward needs to get it together

[matthewschiefs]

And now an injury this is not a great start UGH

[matthewschiefs]

The only good thing about this start is they have blown 2 time outs already

[matthewschiefs]

Wow they are going for it

[matthewschiefs]

Ugh really d

[TopekaRoy]

Yuck! D looks a little soft early. Maybe our offense can get them fired up.

[matthewschiefs]

One thing to work on next week is getting the defense to start better can't keep doing this

[matthewschiefs]

At least we are not the only team getting the dumb flags

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes and Hill are off today

Are we already in the bye week

[TopekaRoy]

Disappointing start. But it's still early. I'm sure we'll turn it around.

[Chiefster]

Gotta brand new 42 inch Roku TV yesterday so I'm taking the opportunity today to watch our Chiefs today honor our veterans! 🙂

[TopekaRoy]

D gets a stop. Now we need to take the lead.

[matthewschiefs]

Much better that drive D

[matthewschiefs]

We are not ready

[TopekaRoy]

I spoke to soon. Fake punt.

[Chiefs4life24]

Sorry I'm Late, We should win this by 28 points today guys. Look for an offensive explosion soon

[matthewschiefs]

UGH

Team took this game for granted

[TopekaRoy]

TD Carolina. Now we've got our work cut out for us. But it's not like we haven't been in this position before.

[Seek]

they better wake the up

[TopekaRoy]

Sorry I'm Late, We should win this by 28 points today guys. Look for an offensive explosion soon

I hope so. So far the Chiefs have just bombed.

[Seek]

they are exposing our line backers

[Chiefster]

Not looking good.

[Chiefster]

UGH

Team took this game for granted

I think so too.

[TopekaRoy]

Nice pass to Hardman!

[Chiefster]

Good to see Hardman back.

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes and Hill are not on the same page today UGH

[Chiefster]

What's with the chemistry between Mahomes and Hill?

[Chiefster]

That was close!

[matthewschiefs]

Can't keep settling for 3

[Chiefster]

We can't keep trading TDs for FGs.

[TopekaRoy]

BUTKickER with the 55yd FG!

But we need to do better than that.

[Chiefster]

Can't keep settling for 3
Exactly! This is not shaping up well. Me thinks they looked past these guys.

[Chiefster]

BUTKickER with the 55yd FG!

But we need to do better than that.

...much better!

[matthewschiefs]

Exactly! This is not shaping up well. Me thinks they looked past these guys.

At least for now it looks like they had some eyes on that week off coming up

[Seek]

why dont we ever audible out of a blitz when we show it to soon and the qb sees it

[TopekaRoy]

The Panthers are a much better team with McCaffrey on the field . Remember he hasn't played since week two.

[Seek]

The Panthers are a much better team with McCaffrey on the field . Remember he hasn't played since week two.

he touches the ball 50 percent of the time

[matthewschiefs]

why dont we ever audible out of a blitz when we show it to soon and the qb sees it

This is a good question

It's amazing that teams don't do that more. not just the Chiefs. Seems like a common issue for teams

[TopekaRoy]

CAR has already used up all their first half timeouts.

[matthewschiefs]

And the Panthers are now out of time outs

Which means they also can't challenge if there is a bum call

This is pretty much the only thing to go well for the Chiefs today

[matthewschiefs]

LOL that punt.

They showed they can mess things up to

[matthewschiefs]

Kelce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chiefster]

A whopping 21 yard punt.

[Chiefster]

Finally connected with Hill.

[matthewschiefs]

Got to finish this drive come on guys

[Chiefster]

Patient running!

[Chiefster]

Punch it in.

[TopekaRoy]

Hill makin' some nice moves for a big gain!

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown Kaansaaaas City!

[matthewschiefs]

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

And one out of the Andy Reid bag of tricks LOL

[Chiefster]

Nice catch and run by Hill!

[Chiefster]

TD!!!

[Seek]

why not go for 2

[Chiefster]

Just down 1 now!

[Chiefster]

why not go for 2
Too early to worry about that.

[TopekaRoy]

why not go for 2
It's still the first half. we can awayls chase the extra point later if we need it.
Hopefully, we'll be up by double digits eventually.

[Chiefster]

Gotta get better at stopping the run.

[Chiefster]

Much better!

[matthewschiefs]

WTF are you doing Jones

That was just dumb

[Seek]

of course penalty on chiefs when we make the play shooting ourselves in the foot again

[Seek]

better not give up a td herr

[Chiefster]

Costly penalty by Jones.

[Chiefster]

Held them to a FG!

[Seek]

this defense is soft. lucky we didnt get flagged for pi on that weak drive

[Chiefster]

Working the sidelines!

[Chiefster]

Try to at least get another 3.

[Chiefster]

I like the call on 2and and 1.

[Seek]

why the time out come on andy

[matthewschiefs]

Pretty fitting end to the half for how they played.

Somehow they are still in the game. But they got to get it together.

[Seek]

stupid clock management

[Seek]

should have tried the field goal

[matthewschiefs]

should have tried the field goal


Agree

It had a better chance than whatever that was they did to end the half

[Chiefs4life24]

I believe a 64 yard field goal wouldve been the longest field goal in NFL history if Butker had attempted and made it. The previous record was 63 yards held by these 3. The record is currently shared by Tom Dempsey from the New Orleans Saints (1970), Jason Elam from the Denver Broncos (1998) and Sebastian Janikowski from the Oakland Raiders (2011).

[Seek]

Agree

It had a better chance than whatever that was they did to end the half

I mean there is risk it gets blocked and returned but as much risk a Robinson fumbling that ball and having it returned

[Seek]

I believe a 64 yard field goal wouldve been the longest field goal in NFL history if Butker had attempted and made it. The previous record was 63 yards held by these 3. The record is currently shared by Tom Dempsey from the New Orleans Saints (1970), Jason Elam from the Denver Broncos (1998) and Sebastian Janikowski from the Oakland Raiders (2011).

dont know if you are in kc but it is windy today

[TopekaRoy]

Kelce having a good day.

[TopekaRoy]

Kelce again!!

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes to hill might be off today

But Mahomes to Kelce still on

[matthewschiefs]

Sigh

Dumb playcall

[matthewschiefs]

UGH Mahomes has got to get rid of the football.

[Seek]

come on. stop getting cute... we are moving it just fine

[TopekaRoy]

What a mess!

[TopekaRoy]

Butker misses because it's less than 50 yds.

[Seek]

geez

[matthewschiefs]

come on. stop getting cute... we are moving it just fine


THIS

Sometimes getting to cute with fakes and more fakes ends up just getting your offense off the field

[Seek]

all because have to screen 5 times in one play

[Seek]

well at least McCaffrey got ten on that first down. instead making it 2 and short

[Seek]

yes let's keep blitzing every one it works .5% of the time

[Seek]

gotta do better on 1st down... too many 2nd and shorts

[TopekaRoy]

Caught a break there ...

[Seek]

off the post from 50.. great field position

[matthewschiefs]

LOL

This is kinda turning into a I don't want to win today you take it kinda game

[matthewschiefs]

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

And as much as we have tried to give this game away we have the lead

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown, Clyde!
That's better.

[Seek]

of course we.make a playnand penalty kills it

[TopekaRoy]

Sack! Clark!

[matthewschiefs]

We might have woken up

[TopekaRoy]

Defense gets a big stop.

[Seek]

gotta catch the easy one hardman

[matthewschiefs]

Stop with the fakes they are not buying them

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes to hill Finally worked

[matthewschiefs]

And it worked again

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

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown Hill!

[TopekaRoy]

Missed another EP!

[Seek]

another missed pat

[Seek]

double donker

[Chiefs4life24]

Butker is starting to piss me off, That's eventually gonna cost us one day

[Seek]

Butker is starting to piss me off, That's eventually gonna cost us one day
it's all mental

[Seek]

wow that was a good catch

[TopekaRoy]

4th and 14 and the defense gives up a first down.

[Seek]

come on defense...howndonyounket that happen

[matthewschiefs]

WOW

Respect for that play by Teddy That's just a case of wanting and getting something

[matthewschiefs]

I'll give that drive to the Panthers they deserved to score with that effort

[Seek]

our line backers suck

[Seek]

our line backers suck or Sorensen as a line backer and Ben Niemman as a nb line backer is an issue

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs should've been going for the nail-in-the-coffin now. Now they need a TD just to have a little breathing room.

[matthewschiefs]

So much WOW in this game

some good some WOW ugly

[TopekaRoy]

Panthers are trying everything they can think of to keep the ball out of Patrick's hands. Fake punt, going for it on 4th and long, onside kick. :lol:

[Seek]

yep they had us that kicked just jumped back

[Seek]

Kelce having a huge game

[TopekaRoy]

The Cheetah gets another TD!

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes and Hill back on the same page

[TopekaRoy]

Butker barely made that one!

[Chiefster]

TD!!!!

[Seek]

about missed that pat

[Chiefster]

Defensive penalties aided us in that drive.

[Chiefster]

Ball had a little movement on that PAT.

[Seek]

Ball had a little movement on that PAT. same end zone they missed... it is windy.. stupid leaves blowing all over my yard from 5 houses away

[Chiefster]

Stuffed!

[Seek]

I really hate the all out blitzing. it failed again

[Chiefster]

same end zone they missed... it is windy.. stupid leaves blowing all over my yard from 5 houses away

Definitely plays havoc with the kicking game

[Seek]

another failed blitz

[Chiefster]

Gotta make that tackle.

[Seek]

another failednblits for a 1st down

[Seek]

this defense sucks

[Chiefster]

We are going to have to mix up the defensive play calling.

[TopekaRoy]

That looked like a TD to me.

[Chiefster]

Out of bounds

[Chiefster]

What hit the pilon was the hand without the football.

[Seek]

What hit the pilon was the hand without the football.yes that is what I saw

[TopekaRoy]

That was definitely a TD.

[matthewschiefs]

Another game where the D plays to the record of the other team THEY HAVE TO FIX THIS

[Seek]

does not matter..too easy

[Chiefster]

This defense has not played well.

[matthewschiefs]

They were ready that time

[TopekaRoy]

CAR didn't waste their time outs this half. We need to put this one away.

[Seek]

dont put this on the foot of buttkicker or on the defense

[TopekaRoy]

And Mahomes gets sacked. Gotta get a first down.

[Chiefster]

You don't play clock management with a 2 point lead.

[Seek]

well forget fieldngoal now

[matthewschiefs]

Sigh playcalling........

[Seek]

if we lose it's because Andy sucks at clock management. first half and now

[TopekaRoy]

Gonna need the defense to save us again ...

[Seek]

well we are all set to lose this game

[TopekaRoy]

They just need a FG to win. Turnover time!

[Chiefster]

Common D!

[Seek]

they are in a prevent

[Seek]

they do know a field goal loses the game righta?

[TopekaRoy]

Need one more stop. C'mon D

[Seek]

what the hell are you doing

[TopekaRoy]

Hail Mary time.

[matthewschiefs]

LOL thanks panthers

[TopekaRoy]

Might as well use the time out. They don't carry over.

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs win!

[Chiefster]

Barely pulled this out.

[TopekaRoy]

They're not always pretty and they're not always easy. That one was pretty ugly! But a win is a win.

[Seek]

lucky. didnt deserve that win. Mistake everywhere starting with coaching

[Chiefster]

They're not always pretty and they're not always easy. That one was pretty ugly! But a win is a win.
We'll take it!