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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
Well here are my keys to the game for the Chiefs to be able to beat the Colts.
1.)Be able to effectively throw the ball to keep the Colts from keying on the run game. As much as the Chiefs need to run the ball to be in this game, I think back to a game years ago where the Colts had a terrible run defence and KC tries to pound Larry Johnson between the tackles for a 4 yard loss.
2.)Figure out a way to keep Mathis from doing limited damage. They will likely match him up against Eric Fisher who really was not very good for a lot of this season, so the Chiefs may need to figure out how to get Fisher some help, and design plays to move away from Mathis. They also need to beware of Bethea in the middle of the field.
3.)Get pressure on Andrew Luck. Ever since Tamba Hali and Justin Houston went down within minutes against San Diego in week 11 the Chiefs defence has been lit up like Rob Ford. If they can get Houston back and he's somewhat effective this might give the Chiefs that second rusher that doesn't allow opposition to cheat on Hali. Even if you let the Colts runt the ball a bit and kick some field goals that's okay...don't let Andrew Luck beat you.
4.)Stop Suck-oping! Succop has been pretty bad this year, missed several in range field goals. No way you trust him over the Vinitierri to kick a clutch field goal. He can't be missing field goals inside the dome. Other than him the special teams were majorly improved this year, so a couple of big returns will certainly help the Chiefs cause.
My prediction....I've seen this movie a lot in the past....it always ends tragically for me....eff you Colts enjoy your damn 27-7 win, and enjoy the ass kicking you'll be handed in Foxboro next week. I'm not a huge Patriot fan...but them and the Bengals are my only hope to keep the Bronco's and Colts from getting to the Superbowl.
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Eric Fisher has been ruled out for KC due to injury and Hali is listed as questionable.
I like your points. For KC to win, they will have to use more of an aerial attack. The Colts will be keying in on Charles and that is what they need to do to win the game. Limiting Charles runs to short gains is a much. The guy is a gamebreaker. Because of that, Smith will have to use a guy like Bowe a lot tomorrow.
Besides Mathis who is dominant (and my vote for Defensive POTY), Freeman is another guy KC should key in on. Great year and he is always everywhere. Butler can explode with picks as well.
Our game plan is to limit Charles though. Guy is a beast and he can dictate the game. Don't let Charles beat you. Make Alex Smith throw to Bowe, Avery, Fasano, etc. If he can do that for 25+ points and win then you tip your cap to him.
Luck will have to spread the ball around. Brown has been great this year in the running game and Richardson has been good in recieving from the backfield. Hilton, Fleener, Whalen, Rogers, all need to be used. I don't see it being a 20 point game Syl. I will say 23-20.