The Chiefs have won six consecutive games by fewer than 7 points. That's an NFL record to you and me, Rusty. And the last 5 games is a 2015 Royals bullpen situation.
The six began with CAR game where the offense was unable to seal the deal after getting the ball at midfield at 1;53. Three and out, punting to the CAR 9 with 1:26 left and no timeouts. The defense rose to the occasion.
But in the last 5 games Andy and GOAT have put together impressive, non-because Chiefs days, game killing drives. Andy has become clock wizard with Mahomes. So the next time the Chiefs need to kill the clock, just chill baby chill. Here they are for your remembering pleasure:
I've had a lot of issues with how Andy closes out games. But ever since he trusted mahomes it looks pretty awesome. And I'd have to think it's vice versa. How many times have we gone for it on 4th down because mahomes pleaded to the sidelines? It's pretty crazy to think about how perfect a qb mahomes is for Reid. [Reply]
I don't remember Reid being an elite closer until Mahomes became starter. We've had some epic collapses under Reid in big games prior to Mahomes. They're a great compliment to each other but I think Mahomes should get most the credit. [Reply]
Originally Posted by JudasRising20:
I don't remember Reid being an elite closer until Mahomes became starter. We've had some epic collapses under Reid in big games prior to Mahomes. They're a great compliment to each other but I think Mahomes should get most the credit.
He wasn’t. Mahomes gives him the confidence to be more aggressive trying to pick up 1st downs late in games. Those more aggressive playcalls are still very high percentage because of Mahomes’ skillset.
Originally Posted by DTVietnam:
Reid still takes his foot off the gas a bit too early sometimes and makes games closer than they should be...
You know what happens when he doesn't take his foot off the gas? Mahomes gets crushed and fumbles the ball because our decimated OL can't hold back an elite pass rush. Be careful what you wish for. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Dartgod:
You know what happens when he doesn't take his foot off the gas? Mahomes gets crushed and fumbles the ball because our decimated OL can't hold back an elite pass rush. Be careful what you wish for.
People would have been pissed because they always are but on the 3rd and 10 when he got smashed and fumbled, I told my BIL I’d just run it and punt.
You’re up 2 scores and the saints offense looks like a popgun [Reply]
Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
Yes, they are. As long as they trust their guy to get the job done and are a little aggressive when it's "winning time."
I just hate the “andy has become this or that”
Nah. He’s what he’s always been he just has a hall of fame Ray qb who he trusts now.
Originally Posted by Chieftain:
Reid called a great game. Probably the best playcalling of any game this season. I can't think of a single play in today's game that I questioned. That's elite level coaching. Of course helps having Mahomes.
I can't agree with you. He knows the OL is backups of backups and yet he called a ton of deep routes and plays that take forever to develop. It got more frustrating to watch because the Saints D made it clear they were sticking with the double high safeties. The reverses were especially terrible choices against a fast defense too. Chiefs had success rushing the ball and should have gone to the run more often early to wear down that defense and make shit easy for the garbage OL. [Reply]
I dont think he took the foot off the pedal last 2 weeks at least. They made costly turnovers, and were playing good teams. Miami game - Mahomes puts ball to Hill on last INT 5 yards deeper, its 37-10. Now throwing deep balls up 20 isnt taking pedal off.
This week, they were playing for it still - but sack fumble gave them a chance and some momentum, but on 2nd down after 2 min warning- pass play that all but sealed game. That was aggressive. [Reply]