Originally Posted by duncan_idaho:
Joey Burrow is now playing through a dislocated finger on his throwing hand and the Bengals’ OL still isn’t good (has surrendered 36 sacks).
The KC DL is going to pound them into submission. Not a good matchup for Cincinnati.
Re: San Diego, that’s the toughest game left on KC’s schedule, primarily because of the turnaround time.
Thankfully it’s a divisional opponent they spent time prepping for in the offseason, and weather should not be an issue for it.
I don’t know if KC will be favored, but if they pound the Raiders this week I’d guess they will.
Jones should feast against the Bengals. With our improved run defense, Mixon doesn’t worry me much. Teams with TE’s who can attack the inside seams tend to give us trouble, and Uzomah only has like 2 good games on the year. I don’t think he’s much of a threat. Higgins and Chase are great, but Sneed and Ward match up with them about as well as any CBs will. [Reply]
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
Jones should feast against the Bengals. With our improved run defense, Mixon doesn’t worry me much. Teams with TE’s who can attack the inside seams tend to give us trouble, and Uzomah only has like 2 good games on the year. I don’t think he’s much of a threat. Higgins and Chase are great, but Sneed and Ward match up with them about as well as any CBs will.
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
PFF isn't just "math". They use subjective "eye tests" as well. And they're letting past history blind them when it comes to the Pats.
I'm referring to Football Outsiders. That place has usually been rock solid with these types of rankings because they are not as subjective. [Reply]
The pure math systems really like the Patriots as well. DVOA has NE as the #11 offense, the #2 defense, and the #4 special teams, good for #2 overall on the year.
Looking at the last 10 games, the Patriots are far and away the best team using DVOA.
Not saying I agree that's the case in reality, but the numbers like the Pats, especially right now. [Reply]
