***Chiefs at Ravens: Week 2 Official Game Day Thread***

[TopekaRoy]

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Dinner Time!

[TopekaRoy]

The Kansas City
Chiefs

The Baltimore
Ravens


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At
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1-0, 0-0 Away

0-1, 0-0 @ Home




Sunday, February 19th, 7:20PM CT
at
M&T Bank Stadium
Baltimore, Maryland
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Television coverage:

NBC
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Kansas City
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Topeka
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St. Louis
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bb/KSDK_5_On_Your_Side_logo.png

Watch Online:

Final Update

Best Streams
NFL-Streams.tv (http://nfl-streams.tv/kansas-city-chiefs-live-stream/) (4 Streams)
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[FirstRowSports (https://feed2all.org/football/feed-baltimore-ravens-kansas-city-chiefs-2all4c785?l=419410355)] (2 Streams)
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Stats & Stuff


Weather forecast: http://www.nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/nclear-night.png 73 degrees fahrenheit. Clear, 5mph NE winds

Line: Chiefs -3.5, Over/Under: 54

Trends:
Chiefs:
Kansas City are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.
Kansas City are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games.
Kansas City are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Baltimore.
Kansas City are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Baltimore.
Kansas City are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games on the road.
Kansas City are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore.
Kansas City are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
Kansas City are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games played in September.

Ravens:
Baltimore are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games.
Baltimore are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games at home.
Baltimore are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
Baltimore are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
Baltimore are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
Baltimore are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games played in September.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games played on a Sunday.

Against the Spread:
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Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
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Notable Quotables:
Chiefs:

"We're expecting a prety tough go at it."
--Chiefs Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo

Ravens:

"I think we go back to work ... We have a challenge in front of us that we're looking forward to, and that's what you do."
--Ravens Head Coach John Habaugh

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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Schedules/Results:



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Date

Opponent

Time/TV
Tickets


Sunday
Sep. 12
CLE Browns (https://fbschedules.com/cleveland-browns-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
4:25pm ET
CBS
W 33-29


Sunday
Sep. 19
at BAL Ravens
(https://fbschedules.com/baltimore-ravens-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
8:20pm ET
NBC
Buy Tickets (https://www.stubhub.com/baltimore-ravens-baltimore-tickets-9-19-2021/event/104828013/)


Sunday
Sep. 26
LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
Buy Tickets (https://www.stubhub.com/kansas-city-chiefs-kansas-city-tickets-9-26-2021/event/104826743/)


Sunday
Oct. 3
at PHI Eagles
(https://fbschedules.com/philadelphia-eagles-schedule/)Lincoln Fin. Field
Philadelphia, PA
1:00pm ET
CBS


Sunday
Oct. 10
BUF Bills
(https://fbschedules.com/buffalo-bills-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
NBC


Sunday
Oct. 17
at WAS (https://fbschedules.com/washington-football-team-schedule/)
FedExField
Landover, MD
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Oct. 24
at TEN Titans
(https://fbschedules.com/tennessee-titans-schedule/)Nissan Stadium
Nashville, TN
1:00pm ET
CBS



Monday
Nov. 1
NY Giants
(https://fbschedules.com/new-york-giants-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:15pm ET
ESPN


Sunday
Nov. 7
GB Packers
(https://fbschedules.com/green-bay-packers-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
4:25pm ET
FOX



Sunday
Nov. 14
at LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV
8:20pm ET
NBC



Sunday
Nov. 21
DAL Cowboys
(https://fbschedules.com/dallas-cowboys-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
4:25pm ET
FOX



Sunday
Nov. 28
BYE






Sunday
Dec. 5
DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Dec. 12
LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS



Thursday
Dec. 16
at LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA
8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN/
AMAZON



Sunday
Dec. 26
PIT Steelers
(https://fbschedules.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
4:25pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Jan. 2
at CIN Bengals
(https://fbschedules.com/cincinnati-bengals-schedule/)Paul Brown Stdm
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Jan. 9
at DEN Broncos (https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)
Empower Field
Denver, CO
4:25pm ET
CBS






Date

Opponent

Time/TV
Tickets


Monday
Sep. 13
at LV Raiders
(https://fbschedules.com/las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV
8:15pm ET
ESPN/ABC
L 33-27
(OT)


Sunday
Sep. 19
KC Chiefs
(https://fbschedules.com/kansas-city-chiefs-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
8:20pm ET
NBC
Buy Tickets (https://www.stubhub.com/baltimore-ravens-baltimore-tickets-9-19-2021/event/104828013/)


Sunday
Sep. 26
at DET Lions
(https://fbschedules.com/detroit-lions-schedule/)Ford Field
Detroit, MI
1:00pm ET
CBS
Buy Tickets (https://www.stubhub.com/detroit-lions-detroit-tickets-9-26-2021/event/104827497/)


Sunday
Oct. 3
at DEN Broncos
(https://fbschedules.com/denver-broncos-schedule/)Empower Field
Denver, CO
4:25pm ET
CBS



Monday
Oct. 11
IND Colts
(https://fbschedules.com/indianapolis-colts-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
8:15pm ET
ESPN



Sunday
Oct. 17
LA Chargers
(https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Oct. 24
CIN Bengals
(https://fbschedules.com/cincinnati-bengals-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Oct. 31
BYE





Sunday
Nov. 7
MIN Vikings
(https://fbschedules.com/minnesota-vikings-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
1:00pm ET
FOX



Thursday
Nov. 11
at MIA Dolphins
(https://fbschedules.com/miami-dolphins-schedule/)Hard Rock Stdm
Miami Grdns, FL
8:20pm ET
FOX/NFLN/
AMAZON



Sunday
Nov. 21
at CHI Bears
(https://fbschedules.com/chicago-bears-schedule/)Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Nov. 28
CLE Browns
(https://fbschedules.com/cleveland-browns-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
8:20pm ET
NBC



Sunday
Dec. 5
at PIT Steelers
(https://fbschedules.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)Heinz Field
Pittsburgh, PA
4:25pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Dec. 12
at CLE Browns
(https://fbschedules.com/cleveland-browns-schedule/)FirstEnergy Stdm
Cleveland, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Dec. 19
GB Packers
(https://fbschedules.com/green-bay-packers-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
1:00pm ET
FOX



Sunday
Dec. 26
at CIN Bengals
(https://fbschedules.com/cincinnati-bengals-schedule/)Paul Brown Stdm
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Jan. 2
LA Rams (https://fbschedules.com/los-angeles-rams-schedule/)
M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
4:25pm ET
FOX



Sunday
Jan. 9
PIT Steelers
(https://fbschedules.com/pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
1:00pm ET
CBS

[TopekaRoy]

Injury Report:
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T. Mathieu S COVID-19
Probable
A. Hitchens LB Elbow
Probable
F. Clark DE Hamstring
Probable
A. Blythe C Hernia
Probable
W. Gay Jr. LB Toe
IR
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M. Brown WR Ankle
Probable
J. Smith CB Ankle
Questionable
M. Humphrey CB Back
Questionable
D. Duvernay WR Groin
Questionable
D. Hayes DE Knee
Questionable
R. Stanley T Ankle
Doubtful
D. Wolfe DE Back
OUT
L. Fort LB Knee
IR
N. Boyle TE Knee
IR
M. Peters CB ACL
IR
G. Edwards RB ACL
IR
M. Boykin WR Hamstring
IR
J. Hill RB Achilles
IR
C. Westry CB Knee
IR
J. Dobbins RB Knee
IR
T. Phillips G Undisclosed
IR
K. Dorsey CB Undisclosed
IR
R. Bateman WR Groin
IR
X. Kelly DT Achilles
IR

[TopekaRoy]

Depth Charts:


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Chiefs


OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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Ravens


OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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[TopekaRoy]

More Stats & More Stuff

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


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The Ravens are playing on a
short week after losing Monday
night to the Raiders on the road,
which makes this a tougher
challenge. The Chiefs beat the
Browns last week, but it wasn't
easy. This won't be either. But
the Ravens love to blitz and
Patrick Mahomes will carve that
decision to do so to shreds.
Lamar Jackson will keep it close,
but in the end the Chiefs will pull
away.





Chiefs 33
Browns 28

[TopekaRoy]

6 Stats to Know
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/six-stats-to-know-for-week-2-chiefs-vs-ravens)



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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=FPLQ7P1U7U4

[TopekaRoy]

Game Preview
From
Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/game-preview-for-week-2-chiefs-vs-ravens)


https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_thumb_squared/f_auto/chiefs/s3swyzeiqravigmhffwh.jpg

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




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0QkqkdZbpw

[TopekaRoy]

Game Preview from The Associated Press (https://apnews.com/article/sports-nfl-kansas-city-chiefs-baltimore-ravens-sammy-watkins-dc96c0bceb1c6a8f10e6f2269dc918a0)

Mahomes, Jackson face off again when Ravens host Chiefs

By NOAH TRISTERSeptember 16, 2021

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrabbles away from Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Leave it to Sammy Watkins — who has played for both teams recently — to set the stage for this weekend’s Ravens-Chiefs matchup.

Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson can downplay it all they want, but this game is first and foremost a clash between two MVP quarterbacks.

“I think those guys definitely view it that way,” said Watkins, now a receiver for Baltimore. “You can say you’re not, but the world is watching two of the best, youngest MVPs in the league, and very talented guys. I’m definitely looking at it that way. Like, man, Lamar needs to win.”

This is the fourth straight season Baltimore and Kansas City will face off, and Jackson has yet to beat Mahomes and the Chiefs. The Baltimore quarterback is 30-5 as a starter in the regular season against everybody else.

The Ravens will be at home for Sunday night’s game, but Kansas City won 34-20 at Baltimore last year, and the Chiefs have 11 straight regular-season road victories overall.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

“When two good teams play each other, there’s always going to be a lot of hype and a lot of buildup to the game,” Mahomes said. “Seeing Lamar and all the success that he’s had with that team, you know two of the top teams in the AFC, so we’re going to have to battle every year it seems like in the playoffs or whenever it is.”

The Ravens still have to show they can measure up against Kansas City — and now there’s added pressure on Baltimore, which is trying to avoid an 0-2 start. The Ravens dropped their opener for the first time since 2015, losing 33-27 in overtime at Las Vegas on Monday night.

The Chiefs, meanwhile, haven’t lost in the month of September since 2016. Mahomes is 11-0 in September as a starter, with 35 touchdown passes and no interceptions in those games.

FAMILIAR FACES

Watkins played three seasons with the Chiefs before signing with Baltimore this offseason. He says he can be a resource for defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale.

“I’m trying to win,” Watkins said. “Snitch or no snitch, anything I can give Wink and the defense, that’s what I’m going to do. Not particularly giving up plays, but, ‘Hey man, do this on this guy, and do this on that guy.’”

The Ravens traded tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to Kansas City in the offseason.

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

The Ravens and Chiefs rank last and next-to-last in the NFL in total defense after one week. They allowed a combined 948 yards in their openers.

INJURIES

The Chiefs are certainly the healthier team. Baltimore lost running backs J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards to serious knee injuries before the season started. Defensive back Marcus Peters is also out for the season.

The Ravens were still able to run the ball against the Raiders. Ty’Son Williams rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut. The injuries led Baltimore to bring in veteran running backs Latavius Murray, Le’Veon Bell and Devonta Freeman, although only Murray played in the opener.

Freeman was promoted to the active roster Thursday.

“We have four good guys in here, and those guys are all going to be a big part of what we’re doing going forward,” coach John Harbaugh said.

The injuries keep mounting, though. Tackle Ronnie Stanley has ankle issues, and cornerback Chris Westry an injured knee.

CLOSING IN

Mahomes, the league MVP in 2018, has had a passer rating of 100 or better in 29 games in his career, one shy of Len Dawson’s franchise record. He had a rating of 131.4 in last weekend’s win over Cleveland — and 133.5 in last year’s win over Baltimore.

CARRYING THE LOAD

Jackson is a big reason Baltimore can still rack up big rushing numbers despite all the injuries in the backfield. The 2019 MVP ran for 86 yards against the Raiders, although he did lose two fumbles.

Jackson also threw for 235 yards and a touchdown.

“You can tell he has a better understanding of the offense, just like I have,” Mahomes said. “When you first get out there, me in my first year and him in his first year, you have to rely on your playmaking capability. But as you kind of continue to learn and evolve as a passer and you learn different things in this league and you see different defenses, you understand little tricks of the trade.”

[TopekaRoy]

Hy-Vee Chiefs Insider
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/prepare-for-week-2-vs-baltimore-ravens-hy-vee-chiefs-insider)

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

[TopekaRoy]

5 things to watch as the Chiefs play the Ravens
Frpm ArrowheadPride.com (https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2021/9/17/22678799/chiefs-vs-ravens-5-things-to-watch-for-in-nfl-sunday-night-football-lamar-jackson-patrick-mahomes)

Two of the AFC’s habitual contenders will match up for the fourth consecutive season.

By Ron Kopp, Jr (https://www.sbnation.com/users/Ron%20Kopp%20Jr.?_ga=2.213880656.590877684.1631431 646-1384685918.1631431645) | Sep 17, 2021, 12:35am CDT

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This isn’t the typical matchup between usual AFC heavyweights, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens.

While the Chiefs shook off the injury/illness bug that affected their Week 1 lineup, the Ravens can’t avoid it. Not only did running backs J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, cornerback Marcus Peters and first-round rookie wide receiver Rashod Bateman all suffer long-term injuries before the season started, they are now also without starting left tackle Ronnie Stanley.

On top of that, a handful of key players have yet to practice this week in Baltimore.

Despite being shorthanded, they are a well-coached team — and still have high-level players at important positions. Overlook them all you want, but Ravens head coach John Harbaugh will get his team ready to compete.

There’s still plenty to look for in the matchup. I detailed five things to watch:

1. Chiefs’ defensive line dominating their matchups

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The defensive line has been talked about as the Chiefs’ best and deepest position group. They ran into the league’s best offensive line in Week 1 — and still made plays in spots — but now they’ll face a banged-up, underwhelming offensive line in Baltimore.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson was pressured on 46.2% of his dropbacks in Week 1 — the fifth-highest rate among qualified quarterbacks. There was constant pressure from the edges. Because of Stanley’s injury, they now have to start third-year lineman Patrick Mekari — who has started 13 games, but only 2.7% of his career snaps have been at right tackle.

With Frank Clark being a full participant in practice, he and Jones should overwhelm Mekari and left tackle Alejandro Villanueva. On the interior, Derrick Nnadi has also fully participated in this week’s practice — which only strengthens a talented tackle rotation that made plays in spurts against the Cleveland Browns.

Run or pass, the Chiefs have the advantage at the line of scrimmage on defense.

2. Patrick Mahomes against the blitz

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The Ravens blitzed more than any defense in the league last season; they did it on 44% of their snaps. It’s in their DNA, and they haven’t shied away from blitzing Patrick Mahomes in prior matchups. They blitzed 49% of the time in the 2020 matchup and 44% in 2019.

Last year, Mahomes torched the blitz in Baltimore. He went 19/23 with 10.9 yards per attempt, three passing touchdowns, and no sacks or turnovers. His passer rating against the blitz was 151.5 that game.

With Peters out — and cornerbacks Chris Westry, Marlon Humphrey, and Jimmy Smith on the Thursday injury report — the Ravens might think about switching up their strategy. Trusting their front four or five to penetrate the pocket allows them to keep more defenders in coverage, which could prevent big pass plays like the Chiefs have beaten them with.

Even if there is less blitzing, it’s still part of their identity. When it happens, they’ll be playing right into Mahomes’ hands.

Continued on next post~~~

[TopekaRoy]

~~~Continued from previous post

3. Sound tackling by Chiefs’ off-ball defenders

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Generally, the Chiefs had trouble tackling in Week 1. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo pointed it out on Thursday, but they have a completely different type of tackling test against Baltimore.

Lamar Jackson is the team’s primary runner, whether on designed plays or scrambling out of the pocket. He’s also one of the hardest ball carriers to bring to the ground in the NFL. His elusiveness and incredible change-of-direction speed will present a great challenge for the Chiefs, specifically the linebackers and defensive backs playing near the line of scrimmage.

Per PFF, the linebacker trio of Anthony Hitchens, Ben Niemann, and rookie Nick Bolton did not miss a tackle in Week 1; they combined for 14 tackles.

If Jackson does escape to the second level of the defense, that same sound tackling will be needed to contain his game-breaking rushing ability.

4. Another tough test for the Chiefs’ new offensive line

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In an ideal world, Patrick Mahomes isn’t sacked twice and hit three other times against the Browns — but you can’t expect a shutout against that talented of a defensive line in a unit’s debut together.

Especially for the three rookies, it was an encouraging performance. Now, they get to follow that up by matching up with powerful veterans like defensive tackles Calais Campbell, Brandon Williams, and defensive end Justin Houston — not to mention athletic pass rushers like Tyus Bowser and Justin Madubuike from the interior.

It’s another big test for the young linemen. The Ravens weren’t dominant against the pass in Week 1, but they did hold the Raiders’ running backs to 2.8 yards per rush.

The Chiefs’ offensive line began to open up more run lanes in the second half of the Browns game; it will be worth watching whether they can continue that momentum into Baltimore.

5. Clyde Edwards-Helaire as a pass-catcher

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With the amount of man coverage and blitzing that can be expected from the Ravens, one player who can help as a receiver in countering that strategy is running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

When Edwards-Helaire gets short passes to the flat in open space, he gets yards after contact with elusiveness and strength when driving through tacklers. The problem is those seem to be the only type of targets he gets.

If Baltimore constantly trusts a linebacker to solely cover Edwards-Helaire, the Chiefs need to take advantage of that. We saw it last year in this matchup.

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This was one of the only times we saw Edwards-Helaire used on a vertical, downfield route rather than just a check-down or a screen all year. He beats linebacker Patrick Queen here, who played at LSU with CEH. The Ravens would be wise to trust Queen over the other linebackers they have because of Queen’s athleticism — but I still believe he can be taken advantage of.

Whether it be angle routes from the backfield or whip routes from a receiver alignment, there need to be more pass routes for Edwards-Helaire to utilize his quickness and get him the ball in space. A defense that mans up a lot would be a great time to break those out.

[matthewschiefs]

The Ravens are a big one for me simply because I have a brother who is a Ravens fan

GO CHIEFS

[TopekaRoy]

Final Score:
Chiefs 31
Ravens 26

Chiefs will get 4 TDs and an FG and Ravens will score 3 TDs and 2 FGs and fail on a 2 pt conversion to cut the lead to 3 or 10.

Go CHIEFS!

[matthewschiefs]

Lets go D set the tone

[matthewschiefs]

D got lucky they are playing a RB playing QB

[matthewschiefs]

HONEY BADGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PICK 6

Great start

[TopekaRoy]

Good start I must say!

Pick 6!

[TopekaRoy]

Butker Doesn't like kicking through the uprights unless he's at least 40 yds away. :lol:

[matthewschiefs]

Well less than a minute into the game I got the first "eat (four letter word)" text from my brother things are good

[TopekaRoy]

C'mon D. You know they're gonna run it. Swarm to the ball!

[TopekaRoy]

Well less than a minute into the game I got the first "eat (four letter word)" text from my brother things are good

Not anymore!

[matthewschiefs]

UGH That was awful

Bob Sutton D

[Chiefs4life24]

And the old fashioned run d we remember shows its ugly face again

[Seek]

this defense is horrible

[TopekaRoy]

this defense is horrible

Still struggling to stop the run. They've been okay against the pass.

[matthewschiefs]

this defense is horrible

They almost always are for the first few drives

[TopekaRoy]

I wish they would quit showing that "no interceptions" stat. It makes me nervous every time I see it.

[Eydugstr]

Nice grab by Hardman

[TopekaRoy]

Nice catch by Hardman.

[matthewschiefs]

Going to Hardman early

IF they can get him going that will only help

[Eydugstr]

Touchdown Robinson!!!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

D ROB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Almost screwed it up but he got it done

[TopekaRoy]

I like that they are commiting to the run early, even it the Ravens ... Touchdown!!! ... are one of the best teams at stopping it. You can't be one dimensional if you're going to win a Super Bowl.

[Seek]

I spend more time cusing at Sorensen than any other player, then he goes and makes a huge play so he is due

[Eydugstr]

Cmon Spags show us something

[matthewschiefs]

UGH this D

[Seek]

they ate running everything at Chris Jones

[matthewschiefs]

LOL Lamar can't even make a scree pass look good

[TopekaRoy]

Another PICK!
Welcome back, Honey Badger.

[Seek]

2 pick my mathieu

[Eydugstr]

Why did they start passing again right to Mathieu ?!?!! PICK!!!!!!

[TopekaRoy]

Why did they start passing again right to Mathieu ?!?!! PICK!!!!!!

I don't know why they would bother passing at all until we show that we can stop the run.

[matthewschiefs]

I don't know why they would bother passing at all until we show that we can stop the run.

IT was 3rd and long there. mostly because Lamar threw a horrible screen pass and they lost yards

But yeah if we stop the run we can blow this team out. That's a big if

[matthewschiefs]

D rob getting in the way again. SIGH

[TopekaRoy]

Are you sure?

[matthewschiefs]

Welp that killed the drive

[Eydugstr]

And Reid gets cute and runs it....

[Seek]

so many snaps last week were off target.

[Seek]

all because robinson is an idiot

[matthewschiefs]

all because robinson is an idiot


Every time he does something great he does something like that

[Eydugstr]

Good punt

[matthewschiefs]

I am liking Bolton

[Seek]

kid can tackle

[matthewschiefs]

NICE JOB D

Now lets not mess up with the ball this time

[TopekaRoy]

All right. Defense made a stop. Let's make 'em pay!

[Seek]

Hardman also makes the same stupid mistakes. he should have been flagged for running after a fair catch

[Eydugstr]

That series showed we could stop their run game. Good sign.

[TopekaRoy]

It's nice to be playing with a lead after last week.

[TopekaRoy]

Hardman also makes the same stupid mistakes. he should have been flagged for running after a fair catch

Is there a penalty for that or do they just whistle the ball dead (like they did)?

[Seek]

That series showed we could stop their run game. Good sign.

I think they moved Bolt to that side

[Seek]

Is there a penalty for that or do they just whistle the ball dead (like they did)?

should be a flag which is why the crowd was booing

[Seek]

robinson got a first down but his first step was backwards again

[TopekaRoy]

should be a flag which is why the crowd was booing

I guess you could call "unsportsmanlike conduct" or "delay of game." I'm not aware of a "faking a fair catch" penalty.

[TopekaRoy]

Missed opportunity, there, after a good start to the drive.

[Seek]

omg Ben Nieman is a liability

[matthewschiefs]

Come on D

DON'T BREAK

[matthewschiefs]

UGH

D is going to make this stressful

[Eydugstr]

They broke..... LAME....

[TopekaRoy]

We saw this movie last week, guys. We already know how it ends. :smile

[Seek]

so this defense is going to give me a heart attack this year

[TopekaRoy]

so this defense is going to give me a heart attack this year

We're starting the season against two outstanding offenses. I don't expect to see this every week. At least I hope not!

[Seek]

so how does the clock rundown 7 seconds after Kalce ran out of bounds

[Seek]

We're starting the season against two outstanding offenses. I don't expect to see this every week. At least I hope not!

everyone on our schedule is good.

[TopekaRoy]

everyone on our schedule is good.

So are we!

Redskins, Giants, Bengals, Broncos (twice)?

[Eydugstr]

Touchdown Williams!!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

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

Now we just have to hope the D doesn't allow them to score before the half

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown to finish off the first half (I hope). Good to see we're mixing running and passing. O line is starting to gel.

[matthewschiefs]

REALLY 1st and 25 and you let them run that UGH

[Seek]

REALLY 1st and 25 and you let them run that UGH
are you freaking kidding me

[matthewschiefs]

So we are going to have to score every time we have the ball 2018 D is back

[Seek]

40 freaking seconds and they run into field goal range for the score

[Seek]

W. Gay we need you.

[matthewschiefs]

Welp we have the lead

But this d is going to be an issue. Hopefully they improve as the season goes like they did a couple of years ago

[matthewschiefs]

W. Gay we need you.


BIG TIME

We have missed so many tackles

[TopekaRoy]

Disappointed that we gave up that FG, but we have a 4 pt lead and we get the ball to start the 2nd half. That's a lot better than last week.

[Seek]

Ravens have 165 rushing yards already

[Chiefster]

I love how the announcer says "Ravens within four" instead of "Chiefs up by four"🤔

[TopekaRoy]

I love how the announcer says "Ravens within four" instead of "Chiefs up by four"樂

Partly cloudy ... mostly sunny. :smile

[Chiefster]

I guess the good news is that we're up by 4 and thier defense looks as inept as ours has in the second quarter.

[Eydugstr]

Thanks Baltimore

[Eydugstr]

Touchdown PRINGLE!!!!!

[Seek]

Burton is a sausage 2.0

[matthewschiefs]

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

Great start to the 2nd half.

Now lets see if Spaggs did anything to get the D to do something

[TopekaRoy]

Nice run after the catch from Pringle. We can score fast, too.

[Seek]

and a receiver competent makes a td. thanks Pringle

[TopekaRoy]

I've got a fever for the flava ...
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[Chiefster]

Nice score! Need the defense to step up now!

[Chiefster]

I've got a fever for the flava ...
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LOL!

[Eydugstr]

Why did the D leave him so open??

[matthewschiefs]

Hey Frank Clark is playing I had no idea

[matthewschiefs]

UGH Really D.

[Seek]

wow. just wow. spags you have a problem

[Chiefster]

So how is it rhat these guys are so wide open?

[Seek]

zero pash rush so he goes cover zero and Sorensen isnt even close

[Eydugstr]

Well, Spags adjusted. They're scoring faster.

[matthewschiefs]

Got to score a TD again we don't have a defense

[Chiefster]

Not good when the offense has to be your defense. They are one defensive stop from the lead.

[TopekaRoy]

Hill is SO fast!

But you knew that already.

[TopekaRoy]

Not good when the offense has to be your defense. They are one defensive stop from the lead.

Well, that and 2 interceptions ...

[TopekaRoy]

We'd be down by 3 right now if it wasn't for our defense.

[Chiefster]

Scary reception.

[Seek]

how many times does hardman bobble a catch

[Chiefs4life24]

This is a fact we won't return to the SB with this Defense let alone win it.

[TopekaRoy]

Great RAC by Kelce!

[Eydugstr]

Kelce!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

KELCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just amazing

[Seek]

wow Kelce is just amazing

[Chiefster]

Best run ever by Kelce ever!

[Eydugstr]

Kelce can fall forward and pickup five yards. Amazing play.

[Chiefster]

Really need the defense to finally earn their pay check!

[TopekaRoy]

This is going to be a higher score than I predicted, but that 2 pt Conversion thing is still in play. :smile
Final Score:
Chiefs 31
Ravens 26

Chiefs will get 4 TDs and an FG and Ravens will score 3 TDs and 2 FGs and fail on a 2 pt conversion to cut the lead to 3 or 10.

[matthewschiefs]

Really need the defense to finally earn their pay check!


Well someone not named tyrann mathieu

[Chiefster]

This is going to be a higher score than I predicted, but that 2 pt Conversion thing is still in play. :smile

These two offenses much up really well against the opposing defense.

[TopekaRoy]

Somebody must've fed some bad data into the OddsShark Supercomputer. That was WAY off.
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[matthewschiefs]

Ok 3rd down LETS GO D

[Chiefster]

Didn't really see the penalty there.

[matthewschiefs]

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

Finally

[Eydugstr]

Sorensen making up for bad plays

[TopekaRoy]

Nice Sack! NOW we're seeing the Chiefs defense step up.

[Seek]

7.6 yards per carry

[Chiefster]

That's the Defense I'm used to seeing!

[Chiefster]

Dirty Dan does it again.

[matthewschiefs]

We score here even with this D that might be enough

[TopekaRoy]

Good field position. A TD would put the game out of reach.

[Chiefster]

Good decision to take the penalty.

[Chiefster]

Good field position. A TD would put the game out of reach.

Way too much time on the clock for predictions.

[Chiefster]

Scoring another TD will probably bring on the ground game.

[Chiefster]

Dude almost took the snap from center.

[matthewschiefs]

UGH Mahomes tried to be to good there

[TopekaRoy]

UGH! Mahomes threw his first September interception. Bad decision.

[Chiefster]

Take the sack! Mahomes got too cute!

[matthewschiefs]

WOW the Ravens are down to just 1 Time out already

That could be HUGE

[Seek]

collinsworth needs to shut up

[TopekaRoy]

We need to hold them to a FG and keep it an 8 pt game.

... or force a turnover!

[matthewschiefs]

Up 11 going into the 4th but the way the D has played you can't feel good about it

[Chiefster]

WOW the Ravens are down to just 1 Time out already

That could be HUGE

Hope that works in our favor.

[Chiefster]

We need to hold them to a FG and keep it an 8 pt game.

... or force a turnover!
...This!

[TopekaRoy]

Stop it!

[Chiefster]

That was pathetic defensively.

[Chiefster]

Shew!

[matthewschiefs]

Got to score can't count on the defense

[TopekaRoy]

Failed 2 pt conversion!

Strong are my psychic powers, tonight.

[Seek]

commentators are so anti chiefs

[Chiefster]

Failed 2 pt conversion!

strong are my psychic powers, tonight.

I have taught you well my young padawan.

[Chiefster]

commentators are so anti chiefs
...Couldn't care less what they think.

[TopekaRoy]

Chew up that clock!

[Chiefster]

Chew up that clock!
Cap it of with 7!

[TopekaRoy]

Uh, oh!

[matthewschiefs]

Chew up that clock!

They weren't even trying to do that they were snapping with over 10 secs on the clock

[Seek]

and a shanked punt

[Chiefster]

The door is wide open. Kinda like our defense.

[matthewschiefs]

The D is going to cost us the game :(

[TopekaRoy]

Still a lot of time left. Both teams could score more than once.

[Chiefster]

The D is going to cost us the game :(

Their defense can obviously make adjustments. Something ours seem to be unable to do.

[matthewschiefs]

Bs call

[Chiefster]

Seriously!

[TopekaRoy]

Holding!

[TopekaRoy]

3rd down. Lock down!

[Seek]

Man up d line

[TopekaRoy]

Nope.

[Seek]

can we please get rid of nieman

[Chiefster]

We go 1-1 on the season.

[matthewschiefs]

You would think at some point they would get upset and do something be I guess not thanks for nothing D

[TopekaRoy]

We go 1-1 on the season.

It's not over, yet. There's plenty of time for Mahomes to get us into field goal range.

[Seek]

time for mahomes magic. dont run the ball Andy

[Chiefster]

It's not over, yet. There's plenty of time for Mahomes to get us into field goal range.

Hope your right, that is something we've been unable to do for the last two possessions.

[TopekaRoy]

Don't score TOO fast!

[Seek]

dont score too quick

[TopekaRoy]

Hope your right, that is something we've been unable to do for the last two possessions.

Yeah, but we had the lead then. This is different. Mohomes is like that.

[Chiefster]

Yeah, but we had the lead then. This is different. Mohomes is like that.
Obviously. Gotta get at least 10 to 15 more yards.

[Chiefster]

Stay in bounds!

[TopekaRoy]

Dag nabit!
Pardon my french.

[Seek]

so you ran the ball you idiots and he fumbled

[Chiefster]

That's the game folks.

[Chiefster]

It's over.

[TopekaRoy]

3rd and 8 ...

[Seek]

heads need to roll on defense

[TopekaRoy]

4th down.

[TopekaRoy]

Wow!

[Seek]

where was juan thornhill all game. Anything over Sorensen and ben nieman