**Chiefs @ Broncos Official Game Day Thread - 11/15/15**

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Let's kick some

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The Kansas City Chiefs (3-5)



vs

The Denver Donkeys (7-1)



Sunday, November 15, 3:25pm CT
at
Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium
at
Denver, Colorado, USA in North America on the planet Earth in the Sun Solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy



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Weather forecast: 63 degrees farenheit, clear 1 mph SW winds

Line: Broncos (-4.5), Over/Under: 42

Trends:
The Chiefs are 1-3 away
The Chiefs are 3-5 ATS
The Chiefs are 1-3 away ATS
The Chiefs are 0-3 ATS as the underdog

The Broncos are 3-0 at home
The Broncos are 5-2-1 ATS
The Broncos are 2-1 at home ATS
The Broncos are 3-2-1 ATS as the favorite

Notable Quotables:
Chiefs: "[Charkandrick West] gets a little more exciting every time he touches the football. He's still learning and he's growing." -- Chiefs Offensive coordinator Doug Pederson

Broncos: "We just were Broncos, playing hard at the end of the game. Emotions. You guys ever played football? You ever lost at the end of the game? Remember how that feels? That’s how that felt. I was just mad." -- Broncos Cornerback Aqib Talib

Injury Report:
Chiefs:
OUT:
Allen Bailey DE Calf
Ben Grubbs G Neck
James O'Shaughnessy TE

QUESTIONABLE:
Ramik Wilson LB Ankle

PROBABLE:
Tamba Hali LB Knee
Mike Devito DE Concussion
Travis Kelce TE Groin


Broncos:
SUSPENDED:
Agib Talib

OUT:
DeMarcus Ware LB Back

QUESTIONABLE:
Emmanuel Sanders WR Ankle

PROBABLE:
Joique Bell RB Ankle
Calvin Johnson WR Not injury related
Sam Martin P Left Knee
Brandon Pettigrew TE Elbow
John Stafford QB Quadricep
Stephen Tulloch LB Illness
Rashean Mathis CB Illness

Cortrelle Anderson RB Ankle
Owen Daniels TE Shoulder
Virgil Green TE Finger
Ryan Harris T Knee
Ronnie Hillman RB Quadricep
Jordan Norwood WR Hamstring
Shane Ray LB Knee
Louis Vasquez G Back
Peyton Manning QB Foot

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Game Preview from ESPN.com:

Peyton Manning has compensated for sometimes-mediocre defenses with elite quarterbacking for much of his career. The Denver Broncos have been succeeding using the opposite model this year, though that formula finally failed last week.

They might need more from Manning against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday after the Broncos' season-opening undefeated run came to an end their last time out.

Denver (7-1) still tops the league with 17.4 points allowed per game, but couldn't stop Indianapolis when it needed to last week as Andrew Luck led the Colts to 10 fourth-quarter points for a 27-24 victory in Manning's Indy homecoming.

The Broncos, allowing an NFL-low 274.1 yards per game, gave up 365. Manning threw for two touchdowns for the first time since Week 3, but was also intercepted twice.

He has nine TDs, 13 picks and a 75.6 quarterback rating, his worse since a 71.2 mark as a rookie in 1998.

"Obviously, our defense has done a great job all year," said Manning, 19-1 against AFC West opponents with Denver. " ... You have to try and do your part offensively, and that's all you think about."

Denver had no takeaways for the second consecutive game after recording 17 previously.

Manning, who is dealing with a sore ribcage and sore right foot, is one win as a starter and three passing yards shy of surpassing Brett Favre's records in both categories (186, 17,838).

Coach Gary Kubiak was also concerned by his team's eight penalties for 56 yards. The Broncos' 597 penalty yards are the second-most in the AFC.

"We've got something that needs to get corrected," he told the team's official website. "We have to find a way in the second half of the season to turn that around."

Denver leads the league with 30 sacks -- on pace to surpass the team record of 57 set in 1984 -- but will be without sack leader DeMarcus Ware due to a back injury which could sideline him into December. Shaquil Barrett, who will start in his place, has 3 1/2 sacks and recorded a season-high nine tackles in his lone start, a 26-23 victory at Cleveland on Oct. 18.

Cornerback Aqib Talib, tops on the club with three interceptions, is also suspended for one game after poking the Colts' Dwayne Allen in the eye. This year's first-round pick Bradley Roby will take over Talib's starting spot opposite Chris Harris Jr., while Kayvon Webster will fulfill Roby's duties as nickel cornerback. Roby has 18 tackles, one interception and four pass breakups.

Ware had a sack and Talib added an interception in Denver's 31-24 win at Kansas City on Sept. 18, the Broncos' seventh straight in the series. Manning threw a season-high three TDs while Roby returned Jamaal Charles' fumble 21 yards for the go-ahead TD with 27 seconds remaining.

The Chiefs (3-5) come off their bye following back-to-back victories over Pittsburgh and Detroit. Coach Andy Reid wasn't interested in discussing Kansas City's blown opportunity in the teams' first meeting in September.

"They got us. I said that after the game," he said. "They won the game. That's all that counts. You move on and you get ready for this game."

Kansas City plays three of its next four on the road and has struggled defensively away from home, surrendering 402.5 yards per game, third-most in the AFC.

The Chiefs sacked Manning three times in the first matchup and limited the Broncos to 61 rushing yards on 22 carries. Denver's ground attack was stagnant again last week with a season-low 35 yards and ranks 28th in the league with 88.1 per game.

Charcandrick West has been a pleasant surprise in his second and third career starts in place of the injured Charles, running for 207 yards against the Steelers and Lions. He'll look to become the first back to crack 100 rushing yards against Denver since Charles ran for 125 in Week 2.

The Chiefs haven't lost eight straight in the series since Oct. 24, 1976-Oct. 28, 1979.

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Scouting Report from the Kansas City Star:

By Perez Taylor

When the Chiefs run

EDGE >> BRONCOS
Charcandrick West has fared well the last two games as Jamaal Charles’ replacement, rushing for a combined 207 yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers and Lions. The Broncos, however, are quite stingy against the run. Linebackers Danny Trevathan and Brandon Marshall do a nice job flowing to the ball, while interior linemen Derek Wolfe and Vance Walker have fared well against the run, as well.

Chiefs’ top rusher	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
Charcandrick West	63	288	4.6	2

When the Chiefs pass

EDGE >> BRONCOS
The Chiefs’ pass protection has been subpar but this year, but they’ve been better in recent weeks. That trend needs to continue against the league’s fiercest pass rush, as Denver has tallied a league-high 30 sacks. The duo of outside linebackers Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware has wreaked havoc this year, but Ware will sit because of a back injury. But youngsters Shaquil Barrett and Shane Ray are promising prospects who can both apply heat to the quarterback. The Chiefs are catching a break with Aqib Talib out for a one-game suspension, but Chris Harris Jr. is an outstanding corner who could have a great battle ahead with Jeremy Maclin.

Chiefs’ top QB	C	A	Yds.	TD-I
Alex Smith	170	268	1,969	9-3
Chiefs’ top WR	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
Jeremy Maclin	42	566	13.5	2

When the Broncos run

EDGE >> CHIEFS
Ronnie Hillman and C.J. Anderson has essentially shared the job, with Hillman being the more effective option. The Chiefs’ run defense will take a hit with the loss of defensive end Allen Bailey, who is out because of a calf injury, but Jaye Howard, Dontari Poe and Mike DeVito still form a strong trio against the run. The Broncos’ running game has been largely inept, and the Chiefs held them to a meager 61 yards in 22 carries in Week 2.

Broncos’ top rusher	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
Ronnie Hillman	92	384	4.2	4

When the Broncos pass

EDGE >> BRONCOS
The Chiefs rank ninth with 21 sacks, but Denver’s Peyton Manning does a good job out getting the ball out quickly behind an uneven offensive line. He’s only been sacked 13 times, ninth-fewest in the league. Demaryius Thomas has been a Chiefs killer over the last few years, and so has receiver Emmanuel Sanders, who caught the game-tying score in Week 2. Sanders is questionable because of an injury, but Manning has built a trust with tight end Owen Daniels (41 catches, 231 yards), and recently-acquired tight end Vernon Davis is expected to see his role expand this week. Manning is not nearly as productive as he used to be, but after his Week 2 comeback against the Chiefs, he gets the benefit of the doubt.

Broncos’ top QB	C	A	Yds.	TD-I
Peyton Manning	188	302	2,145	9-13
Broncos’ top WR	No.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
Demaryius Thomas	61	745	12.2	1

Special teams

EDGE >> BRONCOS
Denver kicker Brandon McManus boasts a better touchback percentage (68.2 to 53.3) and field goal percentage (95 to 80). But the Chiefs’ Dustin Colquitt has more punts inside the 20 than his brother, Britton (17 to 12), and far fewer return yards (89 to 152) in the same number of attempts. The Chiefs have a better kickoff return average, but the Broncos are better on punt returns, plus they have a touchdown. They also do a better job covering kickoffs, numbers-wise.

Coaching

EDGE >> BRONCOS
Andy Reid is a respected coach around the league, which makes his 0-5 record against Denver as the leader of the Chiefs fairly surprising. Gary Kubiak’s 68-64 record as a head coach is nothing to write home about, but his defensive coordinator, Wade Phillips, has done an outstanding job and is perhaps the top assistant in the league.

X-factor

EDGE >> CHIEFS
The Chiefs can save their season with a win. Since 1990, 16 teams have made the playoffs after starting 4-5 record, while four have done so after starting 3-6 record. So there’s a big difference there, one the Chiefs have to know. Add that to the years if pent-up frustration that come with losing to Denver, and all the motivation in the world is there to spring an upset.

Bottom line: Broncos 27-24

The Chiefs have a chance to erase the memories of their bitter Week 2 loss to Denver. But given the way this series has gone in recent years, they have to prove they can beat the Broncos before they are given the benefit of the doubt.

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We will put up 32 points or more, weather or not its a win is debatable

[kcvet]

I hear Manning has tootsie problems