***Chiefs @ Bengals: Week 13 Game Day Thread***

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Revenge Time!

[TopekaRoy]

The Kansas City
Chiefs
9-2, 4-1 Away


vs
The Cincinatti
Bengals
7-4, 3-1 @ Home



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Sunday, December 4th, 3:25 PM CT
at
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, Ohio
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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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Coverage Map
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Watch Online:

Streams will be updated before kickoff.

Best Streams
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Stats & Stuff


Weather forecast: http://nflweather.com/assets/weather/small/clear-day.png 44 Degrees, Mostly Clear, 4mph SW winds

Line: Chiefs -2, Over/Under: 53

Trends:
Chiefs:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City's last 6 games.
Kansas City are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Kansas City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Cincinnati.
Kansas City are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Cincinnati.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Kansas City's last 9 games on the road.
Kansas City are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati.
Kansas City are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kansas City's last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
Kansas City are 14-0 SU in their last 14 games played in December.

Bengals:
Cincinnati are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 16 games.
Cincinnati are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Cincinnati's last 13 games against Kansas City.
Cincinnati are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games at home.
Cincinnati are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas City.
Cincinnati are 12-2 ATS in their last 14 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
Cincinnati are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 12 games played in December.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cincinnati's last 11 games played in week 13.

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

"[Joe Burrow has] beaten me twice. I haven't beaten him at all – he's one of the only guys who I think I haven't beaten. He came back in both games and beat me, so I have a ton of respect for him because they fight until the end."
--Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Bengals:

"He's the best [quarterback] right now. He's been playing the best all year. It's fun to watch him play – he wins in a lot of different ways. There really hasn't been a lot of people like him come through the game."
--Bengals Quarterback Joe Burrow

OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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Schedules/Results:



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Date

Opponent

Time/TV

Tickets



Sunday
Sep. 11

at AZ Cardinals (https://fbschedules.com/2022-arizona-cardinals-schedule/)
State Farm Stdm
Glendale, AZ
4:25pm ET
CBS
W 44-21



Thursday
Sep. 15

LA Chargers (https://fbschedules.com/2022-los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:15pm ET
Prime
W 27-24


Sunday
Sep. 25
at IND Colts (https://fbschedules.com/2022-indianapolis-colts-schedule/)
Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis, IN
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 20-17


Sunday
Oct. 2

at TB Bucs (https://fbschedules.com/2022-tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)
R. James Stdm
Tampa, FL
8:20pm ET
NBC
W 41-31



Monday
Oct. 10
LV Raiders (https://fbschedules.com/2022-las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:15pm ET
ESPN
W 30-29



Sunday
Oct. 16
BUF Bills (https://fbschedules.com/2022-buffalo-bills-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
4:25pm ET
CBS
L 24-20


Sunday
Oct. 23

at SF 49ers (https://fbschedules.com/2022-san-francisco-49ers-schedule/)
Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA
4:25pm ET
FOX
W 44-23



Sunday
Oct. 30
.
BYE
.




Sunday
Nov. 6
TEN Titans (https://fbschedules.com/2022-tennessee-titans-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
8:20pm ET
NBC
W 20-17
(OT)



Sunday
Nov. 13
JAX Jaguars (https://fbschedules.com/2022-jacksonville-jaguars-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 27-17


Sunday
Nov. 20
at LA Chargers (https://fbschedules.com/2022-los-angeles-chargers-schedule/)
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood, CA
8:20pm ET
NBC
W 30-27


Sunday
Nov. 27
LA Rams (https://fbschedules.com/2022-los-angeles-rams-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
4:25pm ET
FOX
W 26-10



Sunday
Dec. 4
at CIN Bengals (https://fbschedules.com/2022-cincinnati-bengals-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH

3:25pm CT
CBS

Buy
Tickets (https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l9Qnz/destination:https://www.stubhub.com/cincinnati-bengals-cincinnati-tickets-12-4-2022/event/105255771/)



Sunday
Dec. 11
at DEN Broncos (https://fbschedules.com/2022-denver-broncos-schedule/)
Mile High Stdm
Denver, CO
4:05pm ET
CBS
Buy
Tickets (https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l9Qnz/destination:https://www.stubhub.com/denver-broncos-denver-tickets-12-11-2022/event/105256286/)


Sunday
Dec. 18
at HOU Texans (https://fbschedules.com/2022-houston-texans-schedule/)
NRG Stadium
Houston, TX
1:00pm ET
CBS



Saturday
Dec. 24
SEA Seahawks (https://fbschedules.com/2022-seattle-seahawks-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
FOX



Sunday
Jan. 1
DEN Broncos (https://fbschedules.com/2022-denver-broncos-schedule/)
Arrowhead
Kansas City, MO
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Jan. 8
at LV Raiders (https://fbschedules.com/2022-las-vegas-raiders-schedule/)
Allegiant Stdm
Las Vegas, NV
Time TBA or
Sat., Jan. 7






Date

Opponent

Time/TV
Tickets



Sunday
Sep. 11
PIT Steelers (https://fbschedules.com/2022-pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS
L 23-20
(OT)


Sunday
Sep. 18
at DAL Cowboys (https://fbschedules.com/2022-dallas-cowboys-schedule/)
AT&T Stadium
Arlington, TX
4:25pm ET
CBS
L 20-17


Sunday
Sep. 25

at Ny Jets (https://fbschedules.com/2022-new-york-jets-schedule/)
MetLife Stadium
E Rutherford, NJ
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 27-12



Thursday
Sep. 29
MIA Dolphins (https://fbschedules.com/2022-miami-dolphins-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
8:15pm ET
Prime
W 27-15


Sunday
Oct. 9
at BAL Ravens (https://fbschedules.com/2022-baltimore-ravens-schedule/)
M&T Bank Stdm
Baltimore, MD
8:20pm ET
NBC
L 19-17


Sunday
Oct. 16

at NO Saints (https://fbschedules.com/2022-new-orleans-saints-schedule/)
Caesars Sprdme
New Orleans, LA
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 30-26



Sunday
Oct. 23
ATL Falcons (https://fbschedules.com/2022-atlanta-falcons-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 35-17


Monday
Oct. 31
at CLE Browns (https://fbschedules.com/2022-cleveland-browns-schedule/)
FirstEnergy Stdm
Cleveland, OH
8:15pm ET
ESPN
L 32-13


Sunday
Nov. 6

CAR Panthers (https://fbschedules.com/2022-carolina-panthers-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
FOX
W 42-21



Sunday
Nov. 13
.
BYE
.




Sunday
Nov. 20
at PIT Steelers (https://fbschedules.com/2022-pittsburgh-steelers-schedule/)
Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
4:25pm ET
CBS
W 37-30


Sunday
Nov. 27
at TEN Titans (https://fbschedules.com/2022-tennessee-titans-schedule/)
Nissan Stadium
Nashville, TN
1:00pm ET
CBS
W 20-16


Sunday
Dec. 4
KC Chiefs (https://fbschedules.com/2022-kansas-city-chiefs-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
4:25pm ET
CBS
Buy
Tickets (https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l9Qnz/destination:https://www.stubhub.com/cincinnati-bengals-cincinnati-tickets-12-4-2022/event/105255771/)



Sunday
Dec. 11
CLE Browns (https://fbschedules.com/2022-cleveland-browns-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
1:00pm ET
CBS



Sunday
Dec. 18
at TB Bucs (https://fbschedules.com/2022-tampa-bay-buccaneers-schedule/)
R James Stdm
Tampa, FL
4:25pm ET
CBS



Saturday
Dec. 24
at NE Patriots (https://fbschedules.com/2022-new-england-patriots-schedule/)
Gillette Stadium
Foxborough, MA
1:00pm ET
CBS



Monday
Jan. 2
BUF Bills (https://fbschedules.com/2022-buffalo-bills-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
8:30pm ET
ESPN/ABC



Sunday
Jan. 8
BAL Ravens (https://fbschedules.com/2022-baltimore-ravens-schedule/)
Paycor Stadium
Cincinnati, OH
Time TBA or
Sat., Jan. 7

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Injury Report:
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Jerick McKinnon RB Hamstring
Probable
Joe Thuney G Ankle
Probable
Juan Thornhill S Calf
Probable
Tershawn Wharton DT ACL
OUT
Kadarius Toney WR Hamstring
OUT
Lucas Niang T Knee
PUP
Blake Bell TE Hip
IR
Mecole Hardman WR Abdominal
IR
Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB Ankle
IR
Justyn Ross WR Foot
IR

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Joe Mixon RB Concussion
Probable
Josh Tupou DT Calf
Probable
Ja'Marr Chase WR Hip
Probable
Drew Sample TE Knee
OUT Indefinitely
Joe Bachie LB Undisclosed
PUP
Clark Harris TE Biceps
IR
Chidobe Awuzie CB Knee
IR
Isaiah Prince T Elbow
IR
Elijah Holyfield RB Leg
IR
Cam Taylor-Britt CB Hernia
IR
Tycen Anderson S Hamstring
IR
Ben Brown C Biceps
IR

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Depth Charts:


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Chiefs


OFFENSE
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DEFENSE
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Bengals



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 a rematch of the AFC
Championship Game from last
January, a game won by the
Bengals in Kansas City. The
Bengals also beat the Chiefs
at home last year. This Chiefs
team is the best in the league
right now. Patrick Mahomes
and the passing game will be
tough to stop. But so will Joe
Burrow with Ja'Marr Chase
back. This will be a shootout.
Chiefs win a close one.





Chiefs 35
Bengals 34

[TopekaRoy]

6 Stats to Know
from Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/six-stats-to-know-week-13-chiefs-vs-bengals)


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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=UW9A-5meBEY

[TopekaRoy]

Game Preview
From Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/game-preview-with-tracy-wolfson-chiefs-vs-bengals)


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=QXX-9fx7XNM

[TopekaRoy]

Game Preview
from The Associated Press (https://apnews.com/article/joe-mixon-kansas-city-chiefs-burrow-cincinnati-bengals-evan-mcpherson-a8b818adeff1fbb656ba030825b80c29)

Rams to face Chiefs for first time since epic 2018 game

By MITCH STACY December 1, 2022

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

CINCINNATI -- — Bengals safety Vonn Bell said the timing of this season's game against the Chiefs feels a lot like last season when the teams met in two high-profile games in the span of a month.

The Bengals beat the Chiefs 34-31 in Cincinnati on Jan. 2 to clinch the AFC North title. In a rematch in Kansas City in the AFC championship game on Jan. 30, the Bengals earned a trip to the Super Bowl with a 27-24 overtime win. Like in the previous matchup, the victory margin was an Evan McPherson field goal.

"It feels like we keep on seeing them at the right time," Bell said. "But it's just the nature of the business. It's two explosive teams trying to win at the right pivotal time going into December. And that's where the ballgames are won, and seasons are won and lost."

The Chiefs (9-2) behind Patrick Mahomes again have a good grip on the AFC West and are playing for the No. 1 seed and first-round bye in the playoffs.

The 26-10 win over the Los Angeles Rams was their fifth straight, giving them at least one five-game winning streak in each of the past 10 seasons.

The Bengals (7-4) stumbled out of the gate this season, losing their first two but have won seven of the past nine, including three in a row for the first time this season.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) runs from Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Michael Hoecht, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Quarterback Joe Burrow figured out how to win without his best receiver Ja'Marr Chase and featured back Joe Mixon. Chase, who has missed the past four games, could be back for Sunday's game. Mixon, who was in concussion protocol, is questionable.

"It goes down to both the quarterbacks," Cincinnati receiver Tyler Boyd said. "I think these are the two best quarterbacks in the league. At least in the top three. It's going to be a high-powered offensive game."

Mahomes, who welcomed his second child on Monday, has been outstanding, compiling an NFL-leading 3,585 passing yards and 29 touchdowns.

The Chiefs have the top scoring offense in the league, averaging nearly 30 points per game.

"I don't know if it means more," Mahomes said of the rematch with Cincinnati. "I think you have to keep stuff in perspective. It's a brand new season. Any time a team beats you before, you want to beat them, especially when they beat you in a game like they did to go to the Super Bowl."
Continued in next post~~~

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~~~Continued from previous post
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) pulls in a pass against Tennessee Titans cornerback Kristian Fulton (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Cincinnati Bengals won 20-16. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

WIDE RECEIVER WOES

Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who returned last week after missing a game with a concussion, was out of practice early this week with an illness. That further depleted a group still missing Kadarius Toney to a hamstring injury and with Mecole Hardman on injured reserve with an abdominal problem. The Chiefs added depth this week by signing former Raiders wide receiver Bryan Edwards to the practice squad, but he's unlikely to be ready to help by Sunday.

CHASE'S COMEBACK

Chase is back at practice for the second consecutive week and said he is ready to play on Sunday. How much he'll play is the question.

Chase told reporters on Wednesday that he suffered a hairline fracture of his right hip when he hyperextended his leg making a touchdown catch at New Orleans on Oct. 16. He tried to play against Atlanta the next week but had to leave the game.

"I feel good, man. I'm here at practice. I'm smiling," Chase said, noting that he is pain-free.

Chase had 605 receiving yards and six touchdowns in seven games until going out with the injury.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) slides after a run against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

JONESING FOR SACKS

Chris Jones triggered a $1.25 million bonus last week when the Chiefs defensive tackle picked up his 10th sack of the season, and he still has six regular-season games to go. Jones also has at least a half sack in six straight games, tying the third-longest streak in franchise history. He set the record with 11 straight in 2018.

THAT WAS THEN

Burrow wasn't in the mood this week to reminisce about the first win over the Chiefs last season in which he brought Cincinnati back from a 28-17 halftime deficit. The win touched off a raucous locker room celebration.

"Oh man, (that) feels like so long ago," Burrow said Wednesday. "That was the day we won the division, but that's so far behind us now. It was almost a year ago now. So it is what it is — last year happened and we're on to this year."

[TopekaRoy]

Hy-Vee Chiefs Insider
from Chiefs.com (https://www.chiefs.com/video/prepare-for-week-13-vs-cincinnati-bengals-hy-vee-chiefs-insider)


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

[TopekaRoy]

5 things to watch as the Chiefs visit the Bengals in an AFC Championship rematch
from ArrowheadPride.com (https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2022/12/3/23489155/chiefs-bengals-week-13-preview-afc-championship-rematch)

It doesn’t appear that this game has the juice to be as exciting as the last time these two teams matched up.

By Ron Kopp Jr. (https://www.sbnation.com/users/Ron%20Kopp%20Jr.) | @Ron_Kopp (https://www.twitter.com/Ron_Kopp) | Dec 3, 2022, 1:45pm CS

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It’s become clear and obvious that we are in for a passionate fight between the Kansas City Chiefs (9-2) and Cincinnati Bengals (7-4) on Sunday afternoon. The battle will start at 3:25 p.m Arrowhead Time inside Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Chiefs entered the weekend as 1.5-point favorites, according to DraftKings SportsBook.

The Bengals not only upset the Chiefs in the AFC Title Game, but they also spoiled the Chiefs’ shot at the No. I overall seed — which would have given them the bye week. If the double revenge wasn’t enough motivation, Chiefs safety Justin Reid sparked some back and forth between the teams with some words about Bengals’ pass catchers.

A win may set up Kansas City to coast to the top seed, but a loss opens the door for other AFC contenders to claim the throne.

Here are five things to watch in the matchup:

1. The difference new receiving options make

Last time Mahomes played Cincinnati, he looked as uncomfortable and unconfident as we’ve ever seen the superstar appear. One of the easiest ways to see the lack of comfort was his hesitation to make tight-window throws against the Bengals’ eight-man coverage.

When Cincinnati funneled their loaded coverage to take away tight end Travis Kelce or wide receiver Tyreek Hill, Mahomes didn’t appear to feel good about any backup plan. It’s a big factor in why he took four sacks. When he did target wide receivers Byron Pringle and Demarcus Robinson (six times), he totaled only 16 yards on two catches.

I see Mahomes feeling better about his secondary options this time around, giving him the confidence to fire into small windows and overcome tight coverage. Wide receivers Skyy Moore and Justin Watson have earned Mahomes’ trust as of late; that can help the pass offense stay in rhythm and avoid coverage sacks.

2. An enormous test for the Chiefs’ young cornerbacks

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Since first-round rookie cornerback Trent McDuffie returned from injury, the Chiefs’ young cornerback room has been tested by a couple efficient pass attacks: the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Chargers. Neither of those teams present the big-play threat that Cincinnati does, however — and Kansas City knows that from first-hand experience.

Last year, wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase racked up 266 yards and three scores by torching the Chiefs’ back end in the first matchup; 151 of those yards came after the catch. On top of that, he and wide receiver Tee Higgins combined for five contested catches, per PFF; they won on jump balls against Kansas City cornerbacks.

McDuffie’s stickiness in coverage will be tested — not giving Chase enough space to turn a regular completion into a game-breaking play. When those two are matched up, it’ll leave Higgins with the bigger cornerbacks in L’Jarius Sneed and rookie Joshua Williams. Williams’ talent in press coverage and at the catch point will be put to its greatest test yet.

The X-factor may be slot receiver Tyler Boyd; his play style has given Sneed fits at times this year — like wide receiver Christian Kirk did in the Jaguars game.

Continued in next post~~~

[TopekaRoy]

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3. Utilizing the run game

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The Chiefs’ ground game has gained momentum since rookie running back Isiah Pacheco took the starting role. The young back is averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season, the most any primary running back in Kansas City has averaged since Kareem Hunt’s rookie year in 2017.

He should continue to play a key role in keeping the offense in rhythm, like the ground game did in the first half of last year’s playoff battle. After the backfield averaged 5.9 yards per carry in the first half, Kansas City got away from it in the second — even with a two-score lead out of intermission.

The Bengals’ front is more stout than they are penetrative, but the Chiefs can spread them out and find rush lanes. It’s whether or not the coaching staff will trust it, especially if Kansas City gets out to a lead.

4. Getting to Joe Burrow

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As you may recall, the Chiefs somehow only sacked Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow once in the last matchup — despite pressuring him on 40% of his dropbacks. In their previous game, Cincinnati allowed nine sacks.

That was an outlier for Burrow; he does have underrated mobility, but Burrow does succumb to sacks often. This year, 27% of pressure on him turns into a sack — the third-highest among starting quarterbacks. Their offensive line added better players in theory, but the statistical results haven’t been that different: the Bengals have allowed the fifth-most sacks in the NFL.

Not only is someone like Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones motivated to redeem his missed plays, he has a better supporting cast to get the job done. Kansas City has the NFL’s fifth-most sacks, plus the third-highest team pressure rate. Rookie defensive end George Karlaftis improves the group’s finishing effort, but he and defensive end Carlos Dunlap are also both in the top four of all NFL defenders in batted passes.

Burrow has had the second-most passes batted down among all NFL quarterbacks this year. They’ll look for more sacks, but batted passes have the same result on a third down.

5. Backing up the talk

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Whether or not safety Justin Reid messed up the name of which Bengals’ pass catcher he said he would “lock up,” he still gave Cincinnati bulletin-board material; Sunday is the time to back it up.

It’s a big opportunity for Reid, who was billed as the replacement for two-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu. He has the diplomacy of a veteran leader, but that hasn’t come through in his on-field production: he has yet to force a turnover this season, with no tackles for loss and only two passes defended. He is the team’s fourth-leading tackler.

A safety’s impact may not show up in the box score at times, but Mathieu’s did. Even fellow starting safety Juan Thornhill has nabbed a pick and defended six passes. Reid’s words, combined with the threat of the opposing pass attack, make this a great chance for Reid to have a signature performance.

[TopekaRoy]

Big game today. Chiefs need this one. I think they'll get it.

Go Chiefs!

[matthewschiefs]

Lets do this thing

[Seek]

Just picking us apart l

[matthewschiefs]

UGH this defense leaving guys open every play

[matthewschiefs]

Every freaking week we start slow EVERY FREAKING WEEK

[Seek]

A freaking designed qb draw

[TopekaRoy]

The Chiefs aren't going to be able to stop this defense. We need to hold them to mostly field goals and score mostly touchdowns to win.

[TopekaRoy]

Every freaking week we start slow EVERY FREAKING WEEK
Our offense hasn't even taken the field yet. Let's see what they can do.

[Eydugstr]

Good way to lose Pacheco for the season....

[TopekaRoy]

I'm liking Pacheco more and more every week.

[Eydugstr]

First down Juju!!

[matthewschiefs]

2 runs so far both have gotten pretty nice gains

RUN THE DAMN BALL

[Eydugstr]

+14 McKinnon

[TopekaRoy]

Go Juju!

[Seek]

Running the ball like champs

[matthewschiefs]

UGH and we have to settle for 3 because we stop running

[TopekaRoy]

Running the ball like champs
That's good. Rest our defense. They can't score when we have the ball.

[Seek]

Running the ball like champs

Then we stop and have to kick a fg

[Seek]

2nd and 7 and we have to throw 2 times.

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs moved the ball well, but the last two weeks we've struggled to get into the end zone.

Need to fix that.

[Eydugstr]

Pick.....hold on a sec goofy flag time

[TopekaRoy]

Picked off and great return! Too bad it didn't count.

[Eydugstr]

Refs protecting Burrows....again

[Seek]

I got a bad feeling about this game based on what is going on right now. Things gotta change

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs should know you can't touch the QB by now.

[Seek]

Can't stop the Bengals and when we do. Penalty negates it

[TopekaRoy]

NOW, I'd say it's a slow start.

[Eydugstr]

Taunting....

[TopekaRoy]

Wow! Chase was disqualified!

[Seek]

Maybe that will wake upnthe defense because they look like a speed bump right now

[Seek]

Wow! Chase was disqualified!

GIven his first instance. One more.then he gets disqualified

[TopekaRoy]

GIven his first instance. One more.then he gets disqualified
Oh. I must've misheard it.

[Seek]

This is getting ugggggly

[Seek]

Of course there isn't flag after.we.make a play

[matthewschiefs]

Just put on Cincy jerseys refs

[Seek]

Just put on Cincy jerseys refs

How.abiut then Chiefs just.stop making mistakes.

[TopekaRoy]

The refs are killing us worse than the Bengals offense is.

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs need to make some adjustments fast or this game will get away from them in a hurry.

[TopekaRoy]

This would be a good time to get a turnover.

Is there ever a bad time?

[Eydugstr]

Makeup call

[matthewschiefs]

Chase isn't nearly as good when he can't push off

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs got a much needed stop. We need 7 on this drive.

[Eydugstr]

Gotta score

[matthewschiefs]

Hey look another nice running play

[TopekaRoy]

Don't stop running the ball...

[Eydugstr]

First down Juju!!

[Seek]

Juju got.his bell rung again

[matthewschiefs]

Keep running the ball

Make them stop it don't stop yourself

[Eydugstr]

First down Skyye Moore

[TopekaRoy]

Good decision to go for it on 4th and 4. Field goals ain't gonna cut it.

[Eydugstr]

Keep running the ball

Make them stop it don't stop yourself

THIS

[Seek]

Just keep running. Just keep running... singing that like Dory in finding nemo

[matthewschiefs]

Cincy faking an injury

NFL needs to stop that crap

[Seek]

Oh that flop should be a penalty

[matthewschiefs]

MVS has to catch that UGH

[Eydugstr]

Bad drop

[TopekaRoy]

Just keep running. Just keep running... singing that like Dory in finding nemo
Was Dory running? I never saw the movie but I'd think she would be swimming!

[matthewschiefs]

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

Much needed now we can't let them score before the half

[Eydugstr]

Touchdown mckinnon!!!!!!

[Eydugstr]

Defense....time to smash the striped pumpkins

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown, Kaaaaansas City!

[TopekaRoy]

A pick six would be really nice to end the first half scoring.

Just sayin'.

[matthewschiefs]

Come On D need you to step up

[Eydugstr]

Bad tackling Reid

[Seek]

Getting tired of seeing blatant holds not called

[Seek]

Our defense is horrific

[2010chiefs]

Bengals offense just doing whatever they want. I thought our D was better than last years. Geez. Hopefully they make their usual 2nd half adjustments

[Seek]

2 minute defense and we go man to man to give up huge plays. SAME thing over and over. Does Spags watch tape on his own games

[Seek]

Just keep swimming. Replaced with running

[TopekaRoy]

Just keep swimming. Replaced with running
:lol: That looks really weird without the quote that you're replying to.

[matthewschiefs]

DUNLAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great job huge stop

[Eydugstr]

Dunlap!!!! Lmao

[Seek]

What a freaking play by dunlap

[Eydugstr]

Ok offense find it

[Seek]

Against his old team too

[TopekaRoy]

That was HUGE! No TD, No FG!

[matthewschiefs]

Looks like they are just willing to let this go to the half

[matthewschiefs]

2nd half RUN THE DAMN BALL

They have not stopped it. Don't stop it for them. COME ON ANDY learn from the AFC championship game

[TopekaRoy]

Down 4 at halftime is not that bad when you have the highest scoring offense in the NFL.

I'd rather be ahead, though.

[matthewschiefs]

Going into the half the exact opposite of the AFC championship game we got the huge stop on 4th and have some momentum

Lets take advantage of it

[Eydugstr]

Curious to see what Spags has lined up this half.

[Seek]

With juju out. Running makes the most sense. So expect an air raid

[Eydugstr]

Lol caught that one

[matthewschiefs]

MVS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Much needed

[Seek]

Juju is back in

[TopekaRoy]

Great pass!

[Seek]

2nd and 4. We have to pass it. For an incomplete pass

[Eydugstr]

Touchdown pacheco!!!!!!

[Seek]

And they run on 3rd and 4 for a 14 yards to. Hmmmm

[matthewschiefs]

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

Running the ball works DO IT

[2010chiefs]

Cmon Defense. Your turn!!

[TopekaRoy]

And the Chiefs get their first lead of the game, running the ball.

That's more like it!

[Seek]

How do we just leave guys that open all the time

[Eydugstr]

Guess Spags took the second half off

[Seek]

Guess Spags took the second half off

Next drive he will go man to man and all out blitzing

[TopekaRoy]

I have a feeling whoever has the ball in the last 2 minutes is going to win this game...

[matthewschiefs]

Thanks cincy

[Eydugstr]

Wow bad drop by Cincy

[Seek]

How did he drop that. How did he get that open

[TopekaRoy]

Okay, tie game. Let's start over. This time we get the ball first! :smile

[Eydugstr]

Nice return

[TopekaRoy]

How does the blue mascot open that can of Coors Light with those thick gloves on?

[Seek]

Man i thought he was going to bust that

[Eydugstr]

How does the blue mascot open that can of Coors Light with those thick gloves on?

Teeth

[matthewschiefs]

Answer the 3 with 7

[Seek]

Answer the 3 with 7

Just answer at this point

[TopekaRoy]

Teeth
But they show him using his fingers.

I don't buy it!

(I buy Miller Lite, instead.)

[matthewschiefs]

MVS what a catch

[Eydugstr]

MVS with another tough catch

[Seek]

Nice catch mvs.

[matthewschiefs]

MVS dropped the TD but has made up for it with some tough catches

[Eydugstr]

Don't get cute, Reid.

[Seek]

Stupid trick plays

[Seek]

Take the points

[TopekaRoy]

Take the points
Go for the TD!

[matthewschiefs]

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

Either way since we got the fumble

[Seek]

Why does it matter we recovered it

[TopekaRoy]

Touchdown, Mahomes!

I told you to go for it.

[TopekaRoy]

I'm mad at the NBA for scheduling a Bulls game during a Chiefs game. What were they thinking?

[Eydugstr]

Defense get a turnover please

[matthewschiefs]

Just don't let them in the end zone

[Seek]

Again wide open

[Seek]

Huge holding

[Eydugstr]

Cmon D

[Seek]

This defense is horrific

[TopekaRoy]

Dunlap giveth, Dunlap taketh away ...

[Eydugstr]

Willie G!!!!!

[matthewschiefs]

Nice job by Gay to bat that ball down and hold them to a FG try

[matthewschiefs]

This defense is horrific

They are bending but not breaking

[TopekaRoy]

Alright, we got 7 and gave up 3. Let's keep doing that.

Or, better yet, don't give up any.

[matthewschiefs]

Ok again answer their 3 with 7

[matthewschiefs]

UGH you have to be kidding

[Eydugstr]

Geesh....

[matthewschiefs]

Sometimes you just have to take what you got and play the next down

[Eydugstr]

Ok refs thanks your presence has been noted thanks

[TopekaRoy]

Mahomes threaded the needle with a great pass. You don't see the ball get taken away from Kelce very often.

[matthewschiefs]

3rd down come on D hold

[Eydugstr]

Cmon D

[matthewschiefs]

UGH really D

[Eydugstr]

Dangit

[Seek]

Love seeing our pass rushers in coverage on their best receivers as we give up a td

[2010chiefs]

Bad defense and horrible tackling. Looks like the offense has to win another one for us.

[Eydugstr]

Love seeing our pass rushers in coverage on their best receivers as we give up a td

Good Qbs will shred that every time.

[TopekaRoy]

Bad defense and horrible tackling. Looks like the offense has to win another one for us.
They can do​ that!

[matthewschiefs]

Come on Kelce make up for it

[TopekaRoy]

Lot's of time left. 27 is not going to win this game. I don't 31 will be enough, either.

[TopekaRoy]

Kelce's "ballin'" now.

[matthewschiefs]

You have to go for this IMO

[matthewschiefs]

That's probably it :(

[Eydugstr]

D needs a turnover bad.

[Seek]

I really think Spags is a problem. Always putting our guys in impossible situations

[TopekaRoy]

That might have been a good spot to fake the FG and throw a pass ...

[2010chiefs]

One more chance. D needs a stop!

[matthewschiefs]

3rd and 5 got to have this stop or it's over

[TopekaRoy]

Hold them to a FG. As long as we have 13 seconds left ...

[TopekaRoy]

Sack, Karloftis!

[TopekaRoy]

That will do it. Bengals can run out the clock now.

[Chiefs4life24]

We won't win the Superbowl this year. The Bengals and Bills are just better than us

[Seek]

All three losses against this team galls on play calling

[Chiefs4life24]

I think our Superbowl window is officially closing

[Eydugstr]

We've got to find a way to beat these guys.