The Chiefs are an offensive team. Yes, you want a good defense, but "good" is relative here.
You aren't gonna build a lock down 2000 Ravens type defense with the finances being what they are. A good defense here gets a turnover a game and forces a couple punts and a fg or two instead of a TD.
Keep teams under 24-28 points and you're fine. [Reply]
Teams also play us hyper aggressively on offense and play catch up alot which skews things. They are gambling more on 4th downs, looking for 7 not 3...etc. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother:
Teams also play us hyper aggressively on offense and play catch up alot which skews things. They are gambling more on 4th downs, looking for 7 not 3...etc.
This.
Honestly, with Mahomes and Andy, the Chiefs should take a page out of that book. [Reply]
Originally Posted by crispystl:
If the Chiefs went all in on that strategy they'd be damn near impossible to beat.
Mahomes would pick up a ton of those 4th and <7
I'd be much more inclined to say Mahomes would pick up a ton of those 4th and >7.
We're terrible in short yardage situations, especially on 3rd and 4th down.
Just watch how the Eagles or Chargers do it when they're being aggressive. They run QB sneaks.
One, we don't even run QB sneaks. And second, when we do run in short yardage, we get stoned pretty much every time. It's kind of baffling actually, considering the strengths of our linemen. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
I'd be much more inclined to say Mahomes would pick up a ton of those 4th and >7.
We're terrible in short yardage situations, especially on 3rd and 4th down.
Just watch how the Eagles or Chargers do it when they're being aggressive. They run QB sneaks.
One, we don't even run QB sneaks. And second, when we do run in short yardage, we get stoned pretty much every time. It's kind of baffling actually, considering the strengths of our linemen.
I think the biggest reason why this team constantly gets stoned on 3rd or 4th and short is because we don't QB sneak and probably never will again as long as Andy coaches here. The QB sneak is effective because of the suddenness of it. The Oline can get enough of a push for the QB to gain the yard or less needed. KC will hand to the back that has to run 2-3 yards before getting to the line. By that time the LBs can get there to be extra defenders to stop it.
I would be curious however with how effective teams are in 4th and 2. Do they convert at a higher % than KC? [Reply]
Originally Posted by Pasta Little Brother:
Teams also play us hyper aggressively on offense and play catch up alot which skews things. They are gambling more on 4th downs, looking for 7 not 3...etc.
^ Truth. Our offense impacts our defense's numbers. Teams know KC will score and a lot so they have to do things they normally don't. Since Patrick started it is well known that kicking FGs is a way to lose. Teams have to score TDs. [Reply]