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    TopekaRoy
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      #1088624
      TopekaRoy
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        [TABLE]
        [TR]
        [TD]The Kansas City
        Chiefs

        6-2
        3-1 @ Home
        [/TD]
        [TD]
        vs[/TD]
        [TD]The Miami
        Dolphins

        6-2
        2-2 Away
        [/TD]
        [/TR]
        [TR]
        [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=208&w=208[/IMG][/TD]
        [TD][/TD]
        [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/mia.png&h=208&w=208[/IMG]
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        [/TR]
        [/TABLE]

        Sunday, November 5th, 8:30 AM CT!
        at
        Deutsche Bank Park

        Frankfurt, Germany
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        Television coverage:
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        #1088625
        TopekaRoy
        Participant
          Stats & Stuff


          Weather forecast:
          [IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/396501990_7433148656712798_1272363971298072605_n.jpg?stp=cp0_dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=qyQ1eGf9vJcAX-07n-a&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-3.fna&oh=00_AfAf-GSrZkhjk3JL0-7aVGsYRANZKh0HInJGVf7Md4I0Ng&oe=654B8AC4[/IMG] Light Rain, 53 degrees, 17mph WNW winds

          Line: Chiefs -1, Over/Under: 50

          Trends:
          Chiefs:
          Kansas City are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games.
          The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 5 games.
          Kansas City are 14-2 SU in their last 16 games.
          Kansas City are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home.
          Kansas City are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Miami.
          Kansas City are 10-1 SU in their last 11 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 East division.
          The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Kansas City’s last 9 games played in November.
          Kansas City are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 9.

          Dolphins:
          Miami are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games.
          The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 9 games.
          Miami are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games.
          Miami are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against Kansas City.
          Miami are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
          Miami are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City.
          Miami are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference conference.
          The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference West division.
          Miami are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games played in November.

          Against the Spread:
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          Last 10 Games Head-2-Head:
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          [IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/398737815_7433148616712802_5601998933986012475_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=AK71euQG0iIAX9UIpGC&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-4.fna&oh=00_AfCz9UFilCzCJyyIJ49RE9R393yyrQ_s0ord56JZTq_53w&oe=654B7AD6[/IMG]
          Notable Quotables:
          Chiefs:

          “Tyreek [Hill] is an incredible player and has done well with the Dolphins, but I also think it has benefited the Chiefs. The draft compensation we received — a lot of that capital was used to improve our defense.”

          –Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt

          Dolphins:

          “It’s just another game. … At the end of the day, my job is to go out there and do what I’ve been doing all year.”

          –Dolphins Wide Receiver Tyreek Hill

          OddsShark Super Computer Prediction:
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          [IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/251913470_5045690372125317_258819132468551202_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=o77-_EDPKMsAX8Kuk7G&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-3.fna&oh=33f555b967ebb938452571b7b732bdaf&oe=618481E3[/IMG]

          #1088626
          TopekaRoy
          Participant
            Schedules/Results:
            [TABLE=”width: 850″]
            [TR]
            [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
            [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/mia.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR]
            [TD][TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Thursday
            Sep. 7[/TD]
            [TD]DET Lions
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]8:20pm ET
            NBC[/TD]
            [TD]L 21-20[/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Sep. 17
            [/TD]
            [TD]at JAX Jaguars
            TIAA Bank Field
            Jacksonville, FL[/TD]
            [TD]1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]W 17-9
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Sep. 24
            [/TD]
            [TD]CHI Bears
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            FOX[/TD]
            [TD]W 41-10[/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Oct. 1
            [/TD]
            [TD]at NY Jets
            MetLife Stadium
            E Rutherford, NJ[/TD]
            [TD]8:20pm ET
            NBC[/TD]
            [TD]W 23-20[/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Oct. 8
            [/TD]
            [TD]at MIN Vikings
            US Bank Stadium
            Minneapolis, MN[/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]W 27-20[/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Thursday
            Oct. 12
            [/TD]
            [TD]DEN Broncos
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]8:15pm ET
            Prime[/TD]
            [TD]W 19-8
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Oct. 22
            [/TD]
            [TD]LA Chargers
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO
            [/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            CBS
            [/TD]
            [TD]W 31-17
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Oct. 29[/TD]
            [TD]at DEN Broncos
            Mile High Stdm
            Denver, CO[/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]L 21-20
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Nov. 5
            [/TD]
            [TD]Miami Dolphins
            Frankfurt Stdm
            Frankfurt, Ger
            [/TD]
            [TD]8:30am CT
            NFLN

            [/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Nov. 12[/TD]
            [TD].
            BYE
            .[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Monday
            Nov. 20[/TD]
            [TD]PHI Eagles
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]8:15pm ET
            ESPN/ABC[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Nov. 26[/TD]
            [TD]at Lv Raiders
            Allegiant Stdm
            Las Vegas, NV[/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Dec. 3[/TD]
            [TD]at GB Packers
            Lambeau Field
            Green Bay, WI[/TD]
            [TD]8:20pm ET
            NBC[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Dec. 10[/TD]
            [TD]BUF Bills
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Monday
            Dec. 18[/TD]
            [TD]at NE Patriots
            Gillette Stadium
            Foxborough, MA[/TD]
            [TD]8:15pm ET
            ESPN/ABC[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Monday
            Dec. 25[/TD]
            [TD]LV Raiders
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Dec. 31[/TD]
            [TD]CIN Bengals
            Arrowhead
            Kansas City, MO[/TD]
            [TD]4:25pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Jan. 7[/TD]
            [TD]at LA Chargers
            SoFi Stadium
            Inglewood, CA[/TD]
            [TD]Time TBA
            or Sat.,
            Jan. 6[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [/TABLE]
            [/TD]
            [TD][TABLE=”class: cfb-sch”]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD]Sunday
            Sep. 10
            [/TD]
            [TD] at LA Chargers
            SoFi Stadium
            Inglewood, CA [/TD]
            [TD] 4:25pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]W 36-34
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Sep. 17
            [/TD]
            [TD] at NE Patriots
            Gillette Stadium
            Foxborough, MA [/TD]
            [TD] 8:20pm ET
            NBC[/TD]
            [TD]W 24-17
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Sep. 24
            [/TD]
            [TD] DEN Broncos
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]W 70-20
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Oct. 1[/TD]
            [TD] at Buffalo Bills
            Highmark Stadium
            Orchard Park, NY [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]L 48-20[/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Oct. 8
            [/TD]
            [TD] NY Giants
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            FOX[/TD]
            [TD]W 31-16
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Oct. 15
            [/TD]
            [TD] CAR Panthers
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS
            [/TD]
            [TD]W 42-21
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Oct. 22[/TD]
            [TD] at PHI Eagles
            Lincoln Fin Field
            Philadelphia, PA [/TD]
            [TD] 8:20pm ET
            NBC[/TD]
            [TD]L 31-17
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Oct. 29

            [/TD]
            [TD] NE Patriots
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD]W 31-17
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Nov. 5
            [/TD]
            [TD] at KC Chiefs
            Frankfurt Stdm
            Frankfurt, Ger
            [/TD]
            [TD] 8:30am CT
            NFLN

            [/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Nov. 12[/TD]
            [TD].
            BYE
            .[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Nov. 19[/TD]
            [TD] LV Raiders
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Friday
            Nov. 24[/TD]
            [TD] at NY Jets
            MetLife Stadium
            E Rutherford, NJ [/TD]
            [TD] 3:00pm ET
            Prime[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Dec. 3[/TD]
            [TD] at WAS Cmmndrs
            FedExField
            Landover, MD [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            FOX[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Monday
            Dec. 11[/TD]
            [TD] TEN Titans
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL[/TD]
            [TD] 8:15pm ET
            ESPN[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Dec. 17[/TD]
            [TD] NY Jets
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Dec. 24[/TD]
            [TD] DAL Cowboys
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] 4:25pm ET
            FOX[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Dec. 31[/TD]
            [TD] at BAL Ravens
            M&T Bank Stdm
            Baltimore, MD [/TD]
            [TD] 1:00pm ET
            CBS[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [TR=”class: nfl”]
            [TD] Sunday
            Jan. 7[/TD]
            [TD] BUF Bills
            Hard Rock Stdm
            Miami Grdns, FL [/TD]
            [TD] Time TBA
            or Sat.,
            Jan. 6[/TD]
            [TD][/TD]
            [/TR]
            [/TABLE]
            [/TD]
            [/TR]
            [/TABLE]
            #1088627
            TopekaRoy
            Participant

              Injury Report:
              [IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG]
              Jerick McKinnon RB Probable Groin
              Richie James Jr. WR Questionable MCL
              Willie Gay Jr. LB Questionable Tailbone
              Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB OUT Illness
              Nick Bolton LB OUT indefinitely Wrist
              Justyn Ross WR OUT indefinitely Legal problems
              Prince Tega Wanogho T IR Quad
              [IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/mia.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG]
              Kendall Lamm T Probable Abdominal
              Jevon Holland S Probable Concussion
              Justin Bethel CB Questionable Foot
              Terron Armstead T Questionable Knee
              Xavien Howard CB Questionable Groin
              River Cracraft WR Questionable Shoulder
              Connor Williams G Questionable Groin
              Braxton Berrios WR Questionable Hamstring
              Durham Smythe TE Questionable Ankle
              Nik Needham CB Questionable Achilles
              Robert Hunt T OUT Hamstring
              Brandon Jones S OUT Concussion
              Isaiah Wynn T IR Quad
              De’Von Achane RB IR Knee
              Chris Brooks RB IR Ankle

              #1088628
              TopekaRoy
              Participant

                Depth Charts:
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                [TR]
                [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/kc.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
                [TD]
                Chiefs
                [/TD]
                [/TR]
                [/TABLE]
                OFFENSE
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                DEFENSE
                [IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/396717847_7433148776712786_8222122910207762857_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=ewfZP2WWzAIAX8WOxnq&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-3.fna&oh=00_AfCIQCW-d6II—JADSZx_yVllV1HstTh0AtEUdykNd5UQ&oe=654BADC9[/IMG]
                [IMG]https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/84337691_3166919776669062_470614276885708800_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&_nc_ohc=98GwAi8AKh0AX_mFqLP&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-1.xx&oh=57a7590225f3f0199013badd59cef802&oe=5E92EC2E[/IMG]
                [TABLE]
                [TR]
                [TD][IMG]https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nfl/500/mia.png&h=100&w=100[/IMG][/TD]
                [TD]
                Dolphins
                [/TD]
                [/TR]
                [/TABLE]
                OFFENSE
                [IMG]https://scontent.fmci1-4.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/398847845_7433148926712771_4570838232021504977_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=5f2048&_nc_ohc=nbyk95yqisYAX8ks-92&_nc_ht=scontent.fmci1-4.fna&oh=00_AfDxgTjmKOSDeB83xELZxpNnL3G8s47YvoUsNk0bD3-BqA&oe=654CB323[/IMG]
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                DEFENSE
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                #1088629
                TopekaRoy
                Participant
                  More Stats & More Stuff

                  Team Leaders:
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                  Prisco’s Pick:
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                  [TD]The Chiefs are coming off a loss at Denver, one where
                  the offense didn’t look that good. Miami impressed in
                  beating New England, but they haven’t beaten a team
                  with a winning record yet. This is a big chance. I just
                  don’t think it will happen. Patrick Mahomes will get the
                  best of the Dolphins defense as he gets back going right
                  after his flu game last week.
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                  Chiefs 30

                  Dolphins 26

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                  #1088630
                  TopekaRoy
                  Participant

                    5 Things to Watch on Sunday | Chargers vs. Dolphins
                    from Chiefs.com

                    Nov 03, 2023 at 05:07 PM
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                    [TD]Matt McMullen
                    CHiefs Reporter
                    Chiefs.com
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                    The Kansas City Chiefs will head to Germany this weekend for a big-time matchup against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday morning.

                    Here are five things to keep in mind heading into game day.

                    1. Here’s a look at the final injury report for both teams.

                    The Chiefs will be without tailback Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) on Sunday after the team elected that it would be best if he remained in Kansas City to recover. Kansas City also listed linebacker Willie Gay Jr. (lower back) and wide receiver Richie James (knee) as “Questionable” for the game. James, who hasn’t played since Week 2, remains on Injured Reserve and would need to be activated in order to play.

                    As for the Dolphins, they listed two players as “Out” for Sunday (offensive lineman Rob Hunt and safety Brandon Jones) and eight players as “Questionable,” including left tackle Terron Armstead (knee), cornerback Xavien Howard (groin), center Connor Williams (groin) and wide receiver Braxton Berrios (hamstring).

                    Hunt is a significant loss for Miami considering that he’s the Dolphins’ starting right guard. This will mark the first game that he has ever missed in his career. Williams and Armstead, meanwhile, are both starters for Miami who have missed time in recent weeks. Berrios, who appeared on the injury report mid-week with a hamstring issue, is a contributor to Miami’s offense (20 catches for 194 yards and one touchdown) and has the second-best kickoff return average (24.6 yards) of any player in the league.

                    Lastly, Howard – one of the top corners in the NFL – has not played since Week 6.

                    2. Nobody has gotten rid of the football quicker than Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa this season.

                    The Dolphins’ offense currently leads the NFL in numerous categories, including points-per-game (33.9 points) and yards-per-game (453.3 yards), due in large part to the performance of Tagovailoa, who leads the league in passing yards (2,416), passing touchdowns (18) and passer rating (108.8).

                    Tagovailoa’s success this season has been predicated on his quick release, which is by far the fastest of any quarterback in the NFL. In fact, Tagovailoa is getting rid of the football in just 2.28 seconds on average – by far the quickest of any passer in the league this season – and on more than 62 percent of his passes, Tagovailoa has thrown the ball in fewer than 2.5 seconds. Additionally, according to Pro Football Focus’ grading metrics, Tagovailoa is ranked as the top passer in the NFL this season on throws of fewer than 2.5 seconds.

                    That quick release time is directly correlated to the fact that Tagovailoa has been the least-pressured quarterback in the NFL this year. Specifically, Tagovailoa has only been pressured on 21 percent of his dropbacks this year, but – for what it’s worth – he has struggled when under pressure. Tagovailoa has completed less than 40 percent of his passes when under pressure this year, throwing two interceptions.

                    With all of this in mind, it will be critical for the Chiefs’ defense to disrupt Tagovailoa’s rhythm on Sunday. That can be achieved – among other things – by successfully covering his first read and knocking down passes at the line of scrimmage, which Kansas City has excelled at so far this season.

                    “They’re very rhythm-based. [They want to get] the ball out on time,” said defensive lineman Charles Omenihu. “If you can throw that off, it gives a chance for the defense to dictate how things are going to go.”

                    Furthermore, as much attention as Miami’s passing game has garnered, any attempt to throw off the Dolphins’ rhythm must begin with stopping their top-ranked running game. Miami leads the NFL in total rushing yards (1,214), rushing touchdowns (16) and average yards-per-rush (5.9), and because of that viable threat, the Dolphins have tallied the third-most passing attempts off play-action (64) of any team in the league.

                    “This team has a lot of play-action rhythm passing. Everybody up front has to at least respect that it could be a run, and then, boom, all of the sudden, it’s a pass play and he’s getting the ball out really quick,” said Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. “We have to begin there. If there is a way [to] get the game one-dimensional, then we have the chance to [disrupt their offensive rhythm].”

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                    3.The Dolphins’ offense thrives on big plays.

                    This seems like an obvious point, but it’s of particular importance when playing the Dolphins: the Chiefs must mitigate the Dolphins’ big plays.

                    Miami has 11 scoring drives this season that took place in four or fewer plays, which are by far the most for any team in the NFL. The Dolphins also have a league-most 46 plays of 20+ yards, including 33 passes and 13 runs. Digging even deeper, 22 of those 46 plays – or 48 percent – have occurred on first down.

                    Hitting the big play is Miami’s bread and butter, so in order to slow down the Dolphins’ high-powered attack, the Chiefs will need to limit the chunk plays. It should come as no surprise that in the two games Miami lost this season (in which the Dolphins didn’t score more than 20 points in either), they were held to just eight 20-yard plays combined. The Eagles, in particular, held Miami to just three big plays.

                    Fortunately, the Chiefs have been among the best in the NFL this season at limiting big plays. Kansas City has only yielded 22 plays of 20+ yards this season – the second-fewest of any team in the NFL, and the fewest among teams to play eight games. It’s worth mentioning that they have yielded eight such plays over their last two games, but as a whole, this defense has been tough to stretch the field against.

                    4. The Chiefs’ pass-rush was a positive from last week that Kansas City can build on moving forward.

                    Kansas City recorded a season-best six sacks last week against Denver, and as a team, the Chiefs’ 28 sacks on the year are the second-most of any team in the NFL. The man leading the way for Kansas City’s pass-rush has been defensive end George Karlaftis, whose six sacks lead the team. That total already matches Karlaftis’ sack tally from all of last season, and through eight games, his 39 pressures rank seventh in the NFL.

                    Overall, the Chiefs are one of just two teams to yield no more than 24 points in a single game this season, joining the Baltimore Ravens.

                    5. Kansas City has often bounced back quickly from tough losses in recent years.

                    The Chiefs dropped a tough one last week, but recent history should provide some comfort. In his six years as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback, Patrick Mahomes is 14-3 in regular-season games immediately following a loss.

                    Here’s a quick season-by-season breakdown of Mahomes’ record following a loss:

                    2018: 3-1

                    2019: 2-1

                    2020: 1-0

                    2021: 4-1

                    2022: 3-0

                    2023: 1-0

                    That past success doesn’t guarantee anything moving forward, and the Chiefs will need to take care of business on Sunday, but if anything, that 14-3 record indicates an ability to quickly bounce back from difficult circumstances. Mahomes will aim to make it 15-3 this weekend.

                    #1088631
                    TopekaRoy
                    Participant

                      Game Preview
                      from The Associated Press

                      Chiefs ready to face former teammate Tyreek Hill and high-flying Dolphins in Germany

                      By DAVE SKRETTA
                      Thu, November 2, 2023 at 1:41 p.m. CDT

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                      KANSAS CITY, Mo. — — Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt typically has a voice in most major trades involving his franchise, and that presumably includes the one that sent record-setting wide receiver Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins for a package of draft picks early last year.

                      Hill was due for a big contract extension, and cash-strapped at the time, the Chiefs decided to send him to Miami, which also fulfilled his wishes. And while Hill has flourished alongside quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, helping to give the Dolphins the league’s No. 1 offense, the Chiefs used many of those picks to build the league’s No. 2-ranked pass and scoring defense.

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                      “I think that was a trade that worked out well for both parties,” said Hunt, whose defending Super Bowl champions face Hill for the first time Sunday when the Chiefs (6-2) play the Dolphins (6-2) at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.

                      “Tyreek is an incredible player and has done well with the Dolphins,” Hunt said, “but I also think it has benefited the Chiefs. The draft compensation we received — a lot of that capital was used to improve our defense.”

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                      Still, given the way the Chiefs have struggled to find a reliable pass-catcher besides All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce, and the way that Hill is putting up numbers this season, nobody would quibble if Hunt had a bit of buyer’s remorse.

                      It was the Chiefs who gave him a chance in 2016, when many NFL teams would not touch him in the draft after his off-the-field problems in college. And it was with the Chiefs that Hill became one of the league’s most dynamic playmakers, going to the Pro Bowl six times, making three All-Pro teams and setting a slew of records while winning a Super Bowl ring.

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                      Hill has been at his best in his second season with the Dolphins, though. He leads the NFL with 1,014 yards receiving, putting him on pace to become the first 2,000-yard receiver, while leading the league with eight touchdown receptions.

                      To put that in perspective, the entirety of the Chiefs’ wide receiver corps has combined for 1,185 yards and six touchdowns.
                      Continued in next post~~~

                      #1088632
                      TopekaRoy
                      Participant

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                        “It’s just another game,” Hill insisted. “It’s just like if you’re in high school and you move to a different city, it’s still ball. At the end of the day, my job is to go out there and do what I’ve been doing all year.”

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                        The Chiefs had a few games during Hill’s tenure with them when opponents were to keep him under control, and perhaps coach Andy Reid and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo can lean on those experiences to contain him Sunday.

                        “He’s a great play. That’s the bottom line,” Reid said. “You might slow him down, but he’s going to make plays somewhere. That’s what makes him the player he is. He has speed, quickness and he’s smart.”

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                        MAHOMES MISSING THE MARK

                        Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was fighting the flu last week in Denver, then gashed his non-throwing hand, and ended up having one of his worst games in a 24-9 loss to their AFC West rival. He was 24 of 38 for 241 yards with no touchdowns and two picks, and the result was a quarterback rating of 59.2, the second-worst of his career.

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                        DOMINATING DUO

                        Miami could have its starting cornerback duo of Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey for the first time this season. Ramsey, who was acquired from the Rams this past offseason, missed the first seven games while working back from a July knee surgery. He made his Dolphins debut last Sunday against New England and intercepted Mac Jones in the second quarter. Howard is dealing with a groin injury that kept him out the last two weeks, but he said Wednesday that he’s “ready to play now.”
                        Continued in next post~~~

                        #1088633
                        TopekaRoy
                        Participant

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                          TURNOVER TROUBLE

                          Along with the two interceptions that Mahomes threw last week, he also fumbled the ball away. Marquez Valdes-Scantling lost another fumble and Mecole Hardman, who recently returned to the Chiefs after a trade with the Jets, muffed a punt at the Chiefs 5. Reid lamented afterward that he couldn’t remember one of his teams turning the ball over five times in a game.

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                          ROSTER RUNDOWN

                          Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead is eligible to come off injured reserve, while safety Jevon Holland is out of the concussion protocol and offensive guard Robert Hunt is day to day with a sore hamstring. Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon is dealing with a sore groin and linebacker Willie Gay Jr. a bruised lower back; they signed former linebacker Darius Harris off the Raiders’ practice squad in hopes he can help immediately given his knowledge of the Kansas City defense.

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                          DIFFERING APPROACHES

                          The Dolphins flew overnight to Germany on Monday, giving them several days to get accustomed to the time difference and their surroundings. The Chiefs took a different approach, leaving after practice Thursday in an attempt to keep their weekly schedule as close to normal as possible. It’s the same approach that they took in London in 2015.

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                          “The team has the opportunity to experience a different country and culture together. I think that’s a really cool opportunity,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said. “I told the team that if you make a play in a game, there’s some kid that speaks German that is wearing your jersey for the rest of his adolescence. You have lifelong fans. That is kind of what happens in those type of environments. Their first exposure is you making this play, and that’s a really, really cool opportunity.”

                          #1088634
                          TopekaRoy
                          Participant

                            Kingdom Conversations
                            from Chiefs.com

                            #1088635
                            TopekaRoy
                            Participant

                              5 things to watch as the Chiefs play the Dolphins in Germany
                              from ArrowheadPride.com

                              A pivotal matchup in the AFC — featuring two of the NFL’s most exciting teams — goes on the international stage.

                              By Ron Kopp | @Ron_Kopp | Oct 27, 2023, 10:30am CDT

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                              In Week 9, the (6-2) Kansas City Chiefs and the (6-2) Miami Dolphins will be squaring off in unfamiliar territory: Frankfurt, Germany. It will be only the second NFL game ever played in Germany. It will take place in Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park starting at 8:30 a.m. (Arrowhead Time) on Sunday morning.

                              The German fans are in for an exciting matchup. The Chiefs boast star players like quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and defensive tackle Chris Jones — but they haven’t been as electric as the Dolphins have been this year.

                              Miami wide receiver Tyreek Hill is leading the league’s most productive offense into his personal revenge game, adding a layer of motivation on top of what was already promised to be a thrilling contest.

                              According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Kansas City is favored by 1.5 points.

                              I have five things to watch in what is arguably the Chiefs’ biggest game this season:

                              1. Slowing the Dolphins’ running game

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                              Yes… even with Tyreek Hill (and fellow wide receiver Jaylen Waddle) threatening big plays, the Chiefs’ defensive game plan starts with stopping the run. In the locker room on Thursday, safety Justin Reid explained the problem.

                              “If we don’t stop the run — and they’re running the ball down our throats all day — we have to load the box,” Reid told reporters. “At that point, they get one-on-one coverage on the outside, which is where Tyreek takes over… You stop the run first. [If] you force them into a one-dimensional offense, you know they’re going to throw it deep — then at that point, we can have a better coverage situation to prevent that.”

                              This season, no team has gained more rushing yards than the Dolphins, averaging 152 yards per game and 5.9 yards on each attempt. Running back Raheem Mostert leads the NFL in runs of 15 yards or more (8), utilizing his downhill speed when the scheme opens it up for him.

                              Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo echoed Reid’s remarks in his Thursday press conference.

                              “We’ve got to play it honest,” he said. “Stop the run first — hopefully get them in longer down-and-distances — so we know what they’re going to do. Then [we can] try to disrupt them.”

                              2. Getting Tua Tagovailoa out of rhythm

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                              The first point leads into the second point: heating up Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. But their offensive scheme can make that very difficult.

                              “This team has a lot of play-action rhythm passing,” noted Spagnuolo. “Everybody up front has to at least respect that it could be a run — and then, boom! All of a sudden, it’s a pass play — and he’s getting the ball out really quickly. That’s what he’s really good at.”

                              Tagovailoa has the league’s quickest average time from snap to throw. For that reason, he also faces the league’s lowest pressure rate. The Chiefs’ pass rush will need to continue batting passes down at the line — but a lot will ride on the back end quickly covering Miami’s receivers. Reid pointed out how the defense can flip the Dolphins’ scheme on themselves.

                              “If [the opposing quarterback is] a rhythm passer, you can jump some routes,” explained the veteran safety. “So there will be some opportunities there. You want to make him hold onto the ball — because when he doesn’t get it out on time, you can maybe force him into a mistake he wouldn’t make if you allowed him to be in the pocket comfortably.”
                              Continued in next post~~~

                              #1088636
                              TopekaRoy
                              Participant

                                ~~~Continued from previous post
                                3. Cleaner execution of the passing offense

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                                The Denver Broncos’ defense deserves credit for aiding in Kansas City’s miserable performance in last Sunday’s 24-9 loss.

                                The Dolphins’ defense can present similar challenges with their secondary — including cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Jalen Ramsey. The latter made his season debut last week, returning from a meniscus injury in training camp.

                                “Both of them are great players,” Mahomes told reporters in Germany during his Friday press conference. “They’re physical, they’re smart [and] they’re fast. It’ll be a great challenge for our receivers and tight ends.”

                                The defense is led by Broncos’ former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who has faced Mahomes a handful of times.

                                “Coach Fangio has a great defensive scheme,” noted Mahomes. “I have a lot of respect for him. So there will be a game plan that he comes in with — that we’ll have to adjust to and continue to make plays.”

                                4. Getting physical with the Dolphins’ receivers

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                                The Chiefs’ defensive backs haven’t shied away from playing aggressively this season. In Frankfurt, the speed of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle may prevent Kansas City from imposing their will in the same way — but safety Justin Reid knows it’s still important.

                                “A lot of them are speed guys that don’t want to have that contact and mess up their running form,” he explained. “So I think it’s important to be physical when we can. When we have an opportunity to take a shot on [a receiver] legally, we want to take every one of those. Don’t let him just slide down or go out of bounds… put him on the ground.”

                                Watch for the Kansas City secondary to make their presence felt on Sunday.

                                5. Leaning on Isiah Pacheco

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                                Last Sunday, starting running back Isiah Pacheco had only eight carries. That was tied for the lowest mark of his season; he also saw eight handoffs in the Week 1 loss.

                                Even though both games were close, the Chiefs relied on the passing attack — and it didn’t work out like it typically has with Mahomes. In other games this season, Kansas City was more willing to stick to the ground — and it helped carry an up-and-down unit over the finish line to a victory.

                                Even if the Dolphins’ offense can generate points early in the game, I’d like to see Kansas City stick to a balanced attack. On a unit that has been begging for reliability, Pacheco has been one of the most reliable playmakers.

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                                TopekaRoy
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                                  Boy, I needed that extra hour of sleep for today’s way-too-early game. I’m going to chalk last week’s performance up to Mahomes having the flu. I think we’ll see a much better team today.

                                  Go Chiefs!!!

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