***Chiefs @ Saints: Official Game Day Thread***

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The Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) (7-0 Away)

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at

The New Orleans Saints (10-3) (5-1 @ Home)

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Sunday, December 20th, 3:25PM CT
at
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
New Orleans, Louisiana
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St. Louis
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Stats & Stuff


Weather forecast: http://www.nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/dome.png None. It's in a dome!

Line: Chiefs -3, Over/Under: 52.5

Trends:
Chiefs:
Kansas City are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games.
Kansas City are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games.
Kansas City are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against New Orleans.
Kansas City are 9-0 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
Kansas City are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against New Orleans.
Kansas City are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas City's last 9 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference conference.
Kansas City are 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games against an opponent in the National Football Conference South division.

Saints:
New Orleans are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Orleans' last 6 games.
New Orleans are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans' last 5 games against Kansas City.
New Orleans are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
New Orleans are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Orleans' last 5 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans' last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
New Orleans are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played in December.

Against the Spread:
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Last 5 Games Head-2-Head:
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Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:

"Obviously, you get angry. I mean, it's 80-something degrees outside and I'm putting the defense back on the field over and over again, and they're finding ways to get stops and keeping us in the ball game so the offense can get going.

You don't want to turn the ball over and put your defense in that situation."
Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Saints:

"[Drew Brees has] looked good. He feels good. ... We wouldn't be playing him if he wasn't healthy and able to function and feeling good and recovered."
--Saints Head Coach Sean Payton

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
W 33-31


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
W 35-31



Sunday
Nov. 29
at TB Bucs
(https://fbschedules.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)R. James Stdm
Tampa, FL
4:25pm ET
CBS
W 27-24


Sunday
Dec. 6
DEN Broncos (https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
NBC
W 22-16


Sunday
Dec. 13
at MIA Dolphins
(https://fbschedules.com/miami-dolphins-schedule/)Hard Rock Stdm
Miami Grdns, FL
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 33-27


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
TB Bucs
(https://fbschedules.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
4:25pm ET
FOX
W 34-23


Monday
Sep. 21
at LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV
8:15pm ET
ESPN
L 34-24


Sunday
Sep. 27
GB Packers
(https://fbschedules.com/green-bay-packers-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
8:20pm ET
NBC
L 37-30


Sunday
Oct. 4

at DET Lions
(https://fbschedules.com/detroit-lions-schedule/)Ford Field
Detroit, MI
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 35-29



Monday
Oct. 12
LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
8:15pm ET
ESPN
W 30-27(OT)


Sunday
Oct. 18
.
BYE
.




Sunday
Oct. 25

CAR Panthers
(https://fbschedules.com/carolina-panthers-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 27-24



Sunday
Nov. 1
at CHI Bears
(https://fbschedules.com/chicago-bears-schedule/)Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
4:25pm ET
FOX
W 26-23


Sunday
Nov. 8
at TB Bucs
(https://fbschedules.com/tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)R. James Stdm
Tampa, FL

8:20pm ET
NBC
W 38-3


Sunday
Nov. 15
SF 49ers
(https://fbschedules.com/san-francisco-49ers-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
4:25pm ET
FOX
W 27-13


Sunday
Nov. 22
ATL Falcons
(https://fbschedules.com/atlanta-falcons-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 24-9


Sunday
Nov. 29
at DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Empower Field
Denver, CO
4:05pm ET
FOX
W 31-3


Sunday
Dec. 6
at ATL Falcons
(https://fbschedules.com/atlanta-falcons-schedule/)M-B Stadium
Atlanta, GA
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 21-16


Sunday
Dec. 13
at PHI Eagles
(https://fbschedules.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/)Lincoln Fin. Fld
Philadelphia, PA
4:25pm ET
FOX
L 24-21


Sunday
Dec. 20

KC Chiefs
(https://fbschedules.com/kansas-city-chiefs-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA

4:25pm ET
CBS

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Friday
Dec. 25
MIN Vikings
(https://fbschedules.com/minnesota-vikings-schedule/)M-B Superdome
New Orleans, LA
4:30pm ET
FOX/NFLN
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Sunday
Jan. 3
at CAR Panthers
(https://fbschedules.com/carolina-panthers-schedule/)B of A Stadium
Charlotte, NC
1:00pm ET
FOX
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Injury Report:
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T. Hill WR Hamstring
Probable
R. Seals-Jones TE Illness
Probable
E. Fisher T Back
Questionable
K. Osemele G Knee
IR
M. Remmers T Back
OUT
D. Wilson LB Knee
OUT
D. Thompson RB Illness
OUT
D. O'Daniel LB Ankle
OUT indefinitely
M. Schwartz T Back
IR
T. Charlton DE Ankle
IR
B. Pringle WR Ankle
IR
A. Brown CB Knee
IR
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D. Brees QB Ribs
Probable
M. Roach DE Illness
Probable
D. Harris WR Neck
Questionable
M. Brown DT Shoulder
OUT
N. Easton C Concussion
OUT
J. Hurst G Suspension
4-game suspension
P. Robinson CB Hamstring
IR
B. Fowler III WR Shoulder
IR
M. Thomas WR Ankle
IR
J. Hardee Sr. CB Groin
IR
M. Callaway WR Knee
IR
B. Gillikin P Back
IR

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Depth Charts:


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Chiefs


OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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Saints


OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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More Stats & More Stuff

Team Leaders:
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Expert's Picks:
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Prisco's Pick:


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This is the game of the week. The
Saints are coming off a bad loss
to the Eagles but could have Drew
Brees back for this one. The Chiefs
are playing consecutive road
games, which is tough, especially
outside the division. But Patrick
Mahomes will have success against
the Saints defense on the fast track.
Chiefs win it.


Chiefs

30



Saints

23

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6 Stats to Know


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




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Chiefs vs Saints: Game Preview
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/game-preview-for-week-15-chiefs-vs-saints)



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





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZYhBo5-N6s

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Game Preview from The Associated Press (https://www.espn.com/nfl/preview?gameId=401220325)

Chiefs visit Saints for potential Super Bowl preview

NEW ORLEANS -- — Saints coach Sean Payton seriously considered drafting Patrick Mahomes in 2017.

But the Saints were slated to pick 11th overall and Kansas City traded up to snag Mahomes at pick No. 10.

Record-setting quarterback Drew Brees was 38 years old then, but had no intention of retiring. And as it turned out, the Saints wound up with one of the greatest drafts in franchise history that year anyway.

It began with the 2017 Defensive Rookie of the Year, cornerback Marshon Lattimore, who'll get his first chance to see how he fares against Mahomes and Co. on Sunday when the Saints (10-3) host the defending NFL champion Chiefs (12-1) in a potential Super Bowl preview.

"Everything worked out for the best," Lattimore said. "He's over there doing his thing. I'm over here doing my thing. So, everybody won.

"And yeah, I'm excited to play him because he's one of the great up-and-coming quarterbacks," Lattimore continued. "So you know our game is going to be way up, and you know we're going to be ready for him."

With help from playmakers such as receiver Tyreek Hill and tight end Travis Kelce, Mahomes leads the NFL in yards passing with 4,208 and has his team in pole position to defend its Super Bowl title.

"To be that young and to be as talented as he is is rare," Chiefs coach Andy Reid said of Mahomes. "For him to have excelled the way he has is a real tribute to the kid and the genes that his parents gave him, too, is part of it — and how hard he works."

The Chiefs have the best record in the AFC. But ensuring that it stays that way another week requires a victory against a contending Saints squad looking to bounce back from a stunning loss in Philadelphia. The Saints can win the NFC South for a fourth straight season with a victory (or a Tampa Bay loss).

"It's going to be a great battle," Lattimore said. "I feel like we're stacked, just like they're stacked. So, we're going to go out there and play and the best man wins."

QUARTERBACK OPTIONS

The Saints added intrigue to their quarterback situation this week by designating Brees eligible to return from injured reserve. Brees had missed four games since a sack against San Francisco left him with multiple rib fractures and a punctured lung.

Taysom Hill has started in Brees' place, going 3-1. Payton said Friday that Brees is expected to start on Sunday, but indicated that Hill could take a number of snaps under center as well. Even before Brees' injury, the Saints subbed in Hill as a change-of-pace read-option QB.

"We have a number of personnel groupings to give us some flexibility and we'll go from there," Payton said.

The Chiefs have been forced to prepare for both QBs.

"No question they're different," said Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who in 2012 held the same position in New Orleans. "You're talking about a future Hall of Famer (in Brees) and a guy (in Hill) that's playing really good football that gives us the added threat of running the ball.

"We need to defend the scheme," Spagnuolo continued. "They do really well with whoever they put back there. There's a lot of other weapons there besides the guy that gets the ball on the snap."

PAT IN BLACK

Payton has said Mahomes and Lattimore were the two prospects left under consideration for New Orleans at No. 11 in the 2017 draft when the Chiefs traded up and made the decision easy.

Mahomes recalled having a good workout for the Saints, "but I didn't sense they were going to pick me with Drew still there. ... They got a great player with Marshon, so I'm sure they're still happy with that."

Not to mention the rest of that draft class.

The Saints picked current starting right tackle Ryan Ramczyk later in the first round and current starting safety Marcus Williams in the second. They traded up to take 2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year Alvin Kamara in the third round — the same round they also drafted defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who this season has blossomed into one of the NFL's sack leaders.

CATCHING KELCE

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has a chance to obliterate records during the last three regular-season games. He needs 128 yards receiving to break George Kittle's record (1,377) for a tight end, and could become the first tight end in league history to lead the NFL in yards receiving. His 26th game of 100 yards or more would match Tony Gonzalez for the most in Chiefs history. He needs 10 catches to become the first tight end in NFL history with multiple 100-catch seasons.

"If you look at history, look at the seasons tight ends have had, he's had one of the best," Mahomes said. "Then you watch the way he blocks for teammates, it's truly been a special season."

LOCAL FLAVOR

Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is a Louisiana native who's preparing to play in the Superdome for the second time in less than a year. Last January, he helped LSU beat Clemson for the national title — and the Saints' brass was watching.

"He was someone that we really liked," Payton said. "I love how he's built. You feel a sturdiness."

Edwards-Helaire leads the Chiefs with 724 yards and four TDs rushing to go with 293 yards and a score receiving.

"He just does so many things well," Payton said. "That was a great pick."

[TopekaRoy]

Hy-Vee Chiefs Insider
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/prepare-for-the-new-orleans-saints-hy-vee-chiefs-insider-week-15)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa0RA_dlqy4

[TopekaRoy]

Week 15 defensive preview: a massive task against the Saints
From ArrowheadPride.com (https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2020/12/19/22189251/week-15-chiefs-defensive-preview-a-massive-task-against-the-saints-nfl)

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

By Craig Stout (https://www.sbnation.com/users/Craig%20Stout?_ga=2.230735327.1153077677.160663453 2-79455165.1603575377) | @barleyhop (https://www.twitter.com/barleyhop) | Dec 19, 2020, 8:20am CST

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For the second week in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs are facing a quality playoff opponent — this time from the NFC. The New Orleans Saints are one of the league’s best teams. They will give Kansas City a strong test on both sides of the ball — especially with the potential return of their starting quarterback.

With that in mind, let’s dig into the Saints’ personnel — and a concept we may see on Sunday. Then we’ll discuss how the Chiefs defense can try to slow them down — and further their AFC West lead.

The personnel

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After an extended absence due to broken ribs, it is reported that Drew Brees will be back in action against the Chiefs. He’s largely the same player he has been for the past few years: a smart quarterback with a quick release who is lacking true vertical arm strength. He’ll be a boost to an offensive line that had given up several sacks because Taysom Hill has been holding the ball a little too long.

Alvin Kamara leads the Saints running back group. He’s one of the best backs in the league. He and Brees haven’t been able to play together as often as they’d like this season — and he stands to benefit the most from Brees’ return. Kamara is arguably the best pass-catching back in the league — and an elite rusher as well. When they want to spell Kamara, the Saints will turn to Latavius Murray and Ty Montgomery.

Michael Thomas — New Orleans’ best wide receiver — didn’t practice this week. He was ruled out on Friday afternoon. In his absence, Emmanuel Sanders will yet again have to pick up the slack. He’s a sure-handed deep threat who is also a strong blocker in their running schemes. While filling in on the outside, Tre’Quan Smith has been effective; with Thomas out, the Chiefs can expect to see plenty of him. Deonte Harris is a return specialist that the Saints will try to get into space.

The Saints tight end room has good depth — and they’ll rotate often. Jared Cook leads the way as a do-it-all inline tight end. He leads the Saints in receiving touchdowns. He’s also a good blocker who can help spring Kamara. Rookie Adam Trautman is a quality move tight end who has become more involved as the season has gone along. If the Chiefs focus on stopping the run, he could be a dangerous receiver up the seam. While Josh Hill is not much of a receiver, he moves all over the offense as a blocker. We’ll see him line up as an inline tight end, an H-Back and a fullback. New Orleans trusts him with a lot of wham blocks — along with some isolated looks against pass rushers on the edge.

New Orleans’ best group might be their offensive line. Ryan Ramczyk and Terron Armstead are arguably the best combination of tackles in the league; they regularly wipe out pass-rushing duos. The Saints are also strong in the middle, with Erik McCoy and Andrus Peat holding down the middle-left of the offensive line. Nick Easton is arguably the weakest link on this excellent offensive line — and he was ruled out on Friday afternoon. So Cesar Ruiz — the Saints 2020 first-round pick — will fill in at right guard. That could be a spot where the Chiefs can find success.

The offensive concept: Split Zone 12 personnel

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Even with Brees at the helm, the Saints are a run-heavy team. But that doesn’t mean defenses will line up in their base against their heavier personnel; the Saints are still plenty dynamic when they have two tight ends on the field. So defenses tend to treat 12 personnel more like 11 personnel, trotting out their nickel defenses to keep speed on the field.

Unfortunately, that makes things even easier for a good offensive line and an elite running back.

The Saints often like to run outside zone, using Kamara to attack the edges of the defense. A nickel defense can use its speed to help slow down some of these runs by having safeties aggressively fill the alleys — or by using slot defenders who can help force cutbacks into the teeth of the defense. The Saints will also mix in plenty of split-zone looks that can take advantage of the expectation they will run outside zone — and Kamara is the perfect back to optimize the effectiveness of these looks.

On this play, the offensive line fires off the ball, combo-blocking the defensive tackles while the receiver motions back across the formation. Kamara takes the handoff and feints to the front side gaps, causing the linebackers to fill aggressively — and the safety to step up toward the alley. Kamara then uses his phenomenal agility to plant his foot and cut to the back side, hitting the cutback lane and following the blocks of his receiver and tight end.

The combination of all these variables — nickel defense, Kamara pressing the line to force the read and phenomenal blocking — make this an incredibly explosive play. As the defense is lacking an extra-big body in the box, Kamara goes into the secondary untouched.

Against the Saints, defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo could opt to leave his base defense on the field against 12 personnel; in Damien Wilson’s absence, both Willie Gay Jr. and Ben Niemann will be on the field. Spagnuolo trusts Niemann to handle some tough coverage responsibilities in the dime defense — and he knows that Gay’s athleticism will be needed against a dynamic front. That, however, could put a lot on both player’s plates in coverage against the Saints’ good tight ends. It will a tough ask for the second level of this defense — and it may be where the game is decided.

The bottom line

On paper, this is a really tough matchup for the Chiefs defense. This year, they’ve struggled against quick-passing offenses and dynamic running backs. With Brees back in the fold, that’s exactly what the Chiefs should see on Sunday.

Brees has seen every coverage and blitz in the book, so sending extra rushers — as Spagnuolo did against Tua Tagovailoa and Drew Lock — likely won’t have the same success. The majority of Brees’ passes will be short and quick, so longer-developing blitzes — like the ones Kansas City has relied upon — will likely be ineffective.

Even worse, the New Orleans offensive line is extremely good — especially with Brees behind it. Kansas City’s four-man rush looked better last week, but an offensive line of this quality will likely give them trouble. Even when the Chiefs pass rush can get things to go their way, Brees’ quick timer may nullify pressure; Chris Jones, Frank Clark and the rest of the Chiefs’ defensive line will have the deck stacked against them.

But the Chiefs defense may find some success pressing Saints receivers, thereby disrupting their quick timing. Charvarius Ward, Bashaud Breeland and L’Jarius Sneed are all long cornerbacks who can be physical at the line of scrimmage. Brees’ downfield struggles should also allow the Chiefs to play more single-high coverages behind their press corners. This could lead to some exposed man-coverage reps downfield, but it’s a chance that Spagnuolo might be willing to take in order to keep Brees out of his comfort zone.

Speaking of Brees’ comfort zone... with Thomas out, Kamara should get volume touches. The Chiefs don’t have an ideal matchup against him — very few teams in the league do — so I expect lots of aggressive downhill fills from Chiefs safeties to support Gay, Nieman and Anthony Hitchens in coverage. Tyrann Mathieu, Daniel Sorensen and Juan Thornhill will all have to aggressively rally to the catch point so they can avoid one-on-one matchups against Kamara in space. If the Chiefs struggle with tackling, that aggression could lead to some explosive plays, so pursuit-by-numbers will be imperative for the Kansas City defense.

Facing a good offensive line, a strong running attack and a quick passing game, the Chiefs may have to rely more on their second and third-level defenders to make plays. That’s a bit of a scary proposition — but prior to their playoff run, it could answer some major questions about this defense. A good performance rushing the passer — and stopping the run — will go a long way toward shifting the expectations for this defense in January.

[matthewschiefs]

The biggest test left before the Playoffs lets take care of business

[TopekaRoy]

This will be a good test for the Chiefs, but I think they are up to the challenge. The Saints are 10-3, but they have played a really soft schedule Brees is expected to start, but I don't think he will be 100% physically and he should be a little rusty, as well. This could be a Super Bowl preview and even with we lose today, I'm sure we will beat them the next time.

Go Chiefs!

[matthewschiefs]

D gets a 3 and out to start :)

[TopekaRoy]

So where's the game?

[TopekaRoy]

Never mind. CBS Chicago was showing commercials. I found it on CBS KC.

[TopekaRoy]

Another Mahomes INT that didn't really happen. WHEW!

[matthewschiefs]

UGH Hardman has to catch that

[Seek]

our new punter is way to inconsistent. 34 yards the first then out kicks his coverage with 61.

[matthewschiefs]

PICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The bigger the game the better the D plays

[Seek]

sneed is a ball hawk

[TopekaRoy]

Interception, Sneed!

[matthewschiefs]

UMMM OK

KELCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?

TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe if it stands

[matthewschiefs]

Looks down not going to stand

[TopekaRoy]

Whoops. Got that one wrong.

[Seek]

I didnt think an offensive fumble could be progress anyway unless it was recovered by the guy who fumbled anyway. did that rule change....

[matthewschiefs]

And now Hill drops one UGH

[matthewschiefs]

I didnt think an offensive fumble could be progress anyway unless it was recovered by the guy who fumbled anyway. did that rule change....

Before the 4th it can be advanced

[Seek]

robinson is such a liability because of stupudity

[Seek]

only chief who can catch a ball is Kelce.

[TopekaRoy]

only chief who can catch a ball is Kelce.

Tyreek has caught a few but he's off to a slow start today.

[matthewschiefs]

Time for a sneaky playcall

[matthewschiefs]

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

Hill didn't drop that one :)

[Seek]

Time for a sneaky playcall a throw to yelder is sneaky

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown, Kaaansaas City!

[Seek]

caught the defender following him in motion a step off

[Seek]

is hill drinking pickle juice

[TopekaRoy]

We can't afford to lose Breeland for too long.

[matthewschiefs]

D doing the job early

[Seek]

flag crap

[Seek]

flag crap
just threw the flag for to piss us off

[TopekaRoy]

Defense looks good. Brees looks ... rusty as I expected.

[Seek]

need to score again before Drew wakes up or they pulll him

[matthewschiefs]

Nice grab by Sammy

[matthewschiefs]

Mahomes moving around making plays first with his legs to make a bigger play with his arm

[matthewschiefs]

D ROB did something good

[Seek]

let's run the ball once or twice to keep the play action we are taking to actually work

[matthewschiefs]

let's run the ball once or twice to keep the play action we are taking to actually work

Yeah I don't understand why they even try Play action we don't run the ball enough for anyone to bite on it

[Seek]

another trick reverse forma lose

[Seek]

does not help having guys right off the street starting on oline

[TopekaRoy]

Mahomes keeps coming through when his back is against the wall!

[Seek]

this game will be good for us win or lose... remind them they have to work hard in the playoffs

[matthewschiefs]

TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice playcall not sure how that would be stopped

Well done Mr.Reid well done

[TopekaRoy]

That ... was ... cool!

[Seek]

TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice playcall not sure how that would be stopped

Well done Mr.Reid well done

I didove that play. Romo is gushing over it

[TopekaRoy]

14-0 in 15:02 and the offense has been, meh. It's amazing when they are firing on all cylinders.

[matthewschiefs]

SACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS D IS AWESOME

They should show up like this every week

[Seek]

sack. by sneed

[TopekaRoy]

Sack! Sneed is ballin' today!

[matthewschiefs]

And a 3 and out UGH

Need to at least start trying to run some. They are just coming after Mahomes with our battered O line

[TopekaRoy]

So whadya guys think? Santa Coach or Andy Claus?

[Chiefster]

Looks like the defense has played well while the offense has struggled a little inspite of the 14 point lead.

[Seek]

Looks like the defense has played well while the offense has struggled a little inspite of the 14 point lead.

I think Drew has just been rusty

[TopekaRoy]

Looks like the defense has played well while the offense has struggled a little inspite of the 14 point lead.

Yeah. Scary, isn't it?

[Chiefster]

I think Drew has just been rusty
Yeah we don't want him to heat up.

[Seek]

sneed is a heck of a draft pick at this point

[Seek]

that is backwards for a fumble

[Seek]

dang...gave a 50 yarder

[Seek]

why didnt Andy challenge that backward pass. instead we got caught with our pants down

[Chiefster]

Yeah. Scary, isn't it?
A little...

[TopekaRoy]

why didnt Andy challenge that backward pass. instead we got caught with our pants down

On replay it looked like it went forward about half a yd. Too close to be overturned.

[matthewschiefs]

Welp they caught us sleeping a bit on that long pass and made us pay

Offense going to have to answer

[TopekaRoy]

Hill scares me more than Brees does with his ability to run the ball.

[matthewschiefs]

There we go

RUN THE BALL

Make them at least think it could be a threat

[TopekaRoy]

There we go

RUN THE BALL

Make them at least think it could be a threat

This! a balanced offense is always harder to defend.

[matthewschiefs]

YES YES YES

Keep running that ball Andy MAKE THEM STOP IT don't stop it for them

[matthewschiefs]

Going for it?

Hope it works

[Seek]

YES YES YES

Keep running that ball Andy MAKE THEM STOP IT don't stop it for them

until the take out ceh and run with williams

[TopekaRoy]

Hahaha!

[Seek]

come on defense let's hold now. offense has their work cut out for them with this weak offensive line.

[matthewschiefs]

Another stop by the D

Outside of 1 play they have been OUTSTANDING

[matthewschiefs]

A score before the half would be nice

LETS GO

[TopekaRoy]

When there is holding on both sides during a punt the penalties should just cancel each other out rather than replaying the down.

[matthewschiefs]

Fisher has to block better then that good lord dude come on

[Seek]

Wylie and fisher are getting killed.

[Seek]

hownisnthat not targeting

[matthewschiefs]

Wylie and fisher are getting killed.

Yep not giving the offense much of a chance

[matthewschiefs]

Thanks for that flag

That was just a dumb

[matthewschiefs]

GET D.ROB OFF THIS TEAM

Dude does something every week that hurts us

[Seek]

offensive play calling has to change or then offensive line has got to block

[Seek]

cut Robinson right now....

[TopekaRoy]

Well THAT was fun!

[Seek]

seriously that guy is a complete idiot... he makes lesean mccoy look like a security guard with how he protects the ball.

[matthewschiefs]

I am not sure how to feel about that half

We have the lead so there's that

[TopekaRoy]

Some weird plays in this game. You can tell it's 2020.

[Chiefs4life24]

Complete domination by the Chiefs in the first half. So far I give them an A. All around Butt kicking. By this Chiefs team.

[Seek]

the game momentum at this point is all saints thanks to Robinson running backwards with the ball in just his hand. that two points could be the game.

[Chiefster]

I'm sick of seeing these guys run backwards trying to make something more than what's there happen. Who does number 11 think he is Dante Hall? Dude should sit on the bench for a good long while.

[Chiefster]

the game momentum at this point is all saints thanks to Robinson running backwards with the ball in just his hand. that two points could be the game.

Yup!

[Chiefster]

Some weird plays in this game. You can tell it's 2020.

For sure!

[matthewschiefs]

Refs want their time starting the 2nd half flags on every play

[matthewschiefs]

UGH Not a good start to the 2nd half

[matthewschiefs]

Welp now we have to answer them

Lets hope some halftime adjustments were made for us to

[TopekaRoy]

Saints take the lead. We've got them just where we want them.

Now we've got ourselves a ball game!

[matthewschiefs]

PATRICK FING MAHOMES

Also a great grab by Hardman

[TopekaRoy]

Now That's more like it. This offense comes alive when they fall behind. It's time for the defense to force a turnover.

[Chiefs4life24]

And some analyst's aka Chiefs beat writers are ready for us to Cut Hardman, they compare him to DAT

[matthewschiefs]

And some analyst's aka Chiefs beat writers are ready for us to Cut Hardman, they compare him to DAT

Hardman is frustrating has all the tools to be a damn good WR just has yet to put it together

[matthewschiefs]

D gets another stop

[TopekaRoy]

3-and-out! Time to extend the lead.

[matthewschiefs]

D gets yet another stop

Offense has a real chance to put this game away

BTW the Jets beat the rams

[matthewschiefs]

Thanks Cam Jordan enjoy the rest of your night

Idiot

[matthewschiefs]

Starting to look real good

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown, Kansas City!
We can breathe a little easier now.

[TopekaRoy]

Defense gets another much needed stop.

[matthewschiefs]

UGH

We just can never make it easy

[TopekaRoy]

Tough break. But we have a 2 TD lead.

[matthewschiefs]

Another week another game where we do all we can to keep the other team in the game

[Seek]

offensive line is must in the draft... Patrick is getting killed today and is way too important for Wylie and Fisher to suck

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown, Saints. Now we need a long, time consuming scoring drive.

[matthewschiefs]

offensive line is must in the draft... Patrick is getting killed today and is way too important for Wylie and Fisher to suck

Yep They have been pretty bad today.

Mahomes has had to bail them out way to many times

[matthewschiefs]

Great grab by Hill

[TopekaRoy]

Nice catch Hill!

[TopekaRoy]

Clyde just keeps getting chunks.

[TopekaRoy]

Run Patrick Run!

[matthewschiefs]

OH NO

CEH down that's the last thing we need

[Seek]

oh ceb looks like he could be out a while.... huge loss.

[matthewschiefs]

Welp good thing we signed Bell

He is going to have to step up now.

[Seek]

OH NO

CEH down that's the last thing we need

his leg slipped out and the tackler landed on him forcing him into the splits.with weight on him

[TopekaRoy]

OH NO

CEH down that's the last thing we need

My Stream froze up. What happened?

[TopekaRoy]

his leg slipped out and the tackler landed on him forcing him into the splits.with weight on him
Thanks.

[TopekaRoy]

This is why we signed Bell. Time for him to step up.

[matthewschiefs]

2 score game again

D needs to stop them

[TopekaRoy]

Butker makes it a 10 point lead.

[TopekaRoy]

Wht happened to Darrel Williams? I haven't heard his name in awhile.

[matthewschiefs]

Wht happened to Darrel Williams? I haven't heard his name in awhile.


Ummmmm he's played today

[TopekaRoy]

Good coverage from Breeland.

[TopekaRoy]

Ummmmm he's played today

I didn't notice.

[matthewschiefs]

Just another Chiefs game

2 score lead D lets up and makes us sweat it out

Got to keep them from getting the ball back now

[TopekaRoy]

Williams has 3 carries for 5 yds. Perhaps that's why I didn't notice.

[Seek]

another 3 point game

[TopekaRoy]

Okay. We just need a couple of first downs to run out the clock. Nothing fancy. Nothing special.

[matthewschiefs]

A first down or two and get out of another game with a close W

[Seek]

not going to run with bell when they know we ate going to run. his patience style wont work with this line

[TopekaRoy]

Run the ball, yes. But don't just run it up the middle every time. Make them defend the whole field.

[matthewschiefs]

Another 1st down seals it

[TopekaRoy]

Kelce with a big first down.

[TopekaRoy]

Bell pushed hard for a few yards there.

[matthewschiefs]

1st down WE WIN

BUT ANOTHER INJURY UGH

[TopekaRoy]

First down Le'veon. And it looks like he's hurt!

[TopekaRoy]

He'll be alright.

[TopekaRoy]

Another hard-fought Chiefs win. 13-1!

[Chiefs4life24]

This game was never even close. Or in doubt. Total domination A+++++

[Seek]

chiefs have now best two double digit winning division champs on the road and 5 playoff teams.